Digital technology specialists such as IT managers, developers, AI specialists, product managers, and marketing experts are in hot demand around the world right now. At the same time, a number of tech hubs are popping up around the world, providing truly cutting-edge technology research and product development. This is especially the case when it comes
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Top 10 Business Opportunities for Immigrants in the UK
Many overseas entrepreneurs move to the UK each year to set up a new business venture. The UK’s robust economy, welcoming environment for entrepreneurs, and ease of doing business make it an excellent place to start a new company. The sky is the limit when it comes to choosing the type of business to set…
August 2024 U.S. Immigration Updates For Employers
As the federal fiscal year draws to a close on September 30, 2024, there are several notable updates from U.S. courts and federal agencies affecting the employment-based immigration system.
H-4 Employment Authorization Continues
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued a decision on August 2, upholding the regulation that authorizes the Department…
How to Start a Cybersecurity Business in the UK as a Foreigner
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Key Updates to International Entrepreneur Parole for Immigrant Founders
We’re excited to share that the Biden/Harris Administration has recently made significant updates to the International Entrepreneur Parole (IEP) program.
History of International Entrepreneur Parole:
Due to the outdated immigration system lacking a “startup visa,” the Obama/Biden Administration introduced International Entrepreneur Parole. This program is designed for high-potential startups and founders. To apply,…
Immigration Tech in 2023: AI, B2C Immigration, Industry Partnerships, and More
For a fifth year in a row, I’ve compiled an annual round-up of what I think are some of the most interesting and important immigration and global mobility tech launches, acquisitions, and fundraising efforts in the prior year. So far, I’ve written immigration tech round-ups for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and…
Immigration Lollygagging ~ It’s Time for DOL to Act Quickly and Amend the Schedule A PERM Exemption

On October 30, 2023, President Biden issued Executive Order 14110 on the “Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence.”
EO 14110 included several directives intended to remove immigration-related impediments that make the U.S. less welcoming to noncitizen talent in the fields of artificial intelligence and other “critical and emerging technologies.”
Among the…
DHS Launches Three Pilot Programs to Test AI Uses
President Joe Biden’s Executive Order regarding the “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence” directs departments and agencies throughout the government, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State, to develop plans and policies to establish new standards for artificial intelligence (AI) use. In response, DHS has…
Beyond PERM: Unlocking New Pathways to Green Card Sponsorship for Key Talent
In light of prolonged Department of Labor (DOL) processing times and recent regulatory settlements involving the DOL and Department of Justice, employers are reevaluating their approaches to securing permanent residence (“green card”) sponsorship for essential talent. While the Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) process has been a staple for many U.S. companies, its multi-phase nature,…
The Much Neglected Schedule A, Group II Green Card Option Gets a Boost After USCIS Broadens the “Sciences or Arts” Definition
By Cyrus D. Mehta and Kaitlyn Box*
On April 10, 2024, USCIS issued a policy alert clarifying the term “sciences or arts” for Schedule A, Group II occupations. Schedule A occupations are those for which the Department of Labor (DOL) has recognized that a shortage of U.S. workers exists. Group I occupations consist of physical…
