A few months back, I had the privilege of speaking on a panel about “future-proofing” your immigration practice. Alongside esteemed co-panelists William Stock, Hannah F. Little, and Emily Amara Gordon, Esq., we covered a wide range of topics—from AI integration to process improvement and social media strategies.In this blog post, I’ll dive deeper into four
How Can I Qualify for an O-1A Visa?
Are you looking into getting an O-1 visa as someone with extraordinary ability in your field? You may be wondering- how can I qualify for an O-1A visa?
Fiona McEntee, an experienced immigration attorney with over 16 years in the field, has some invaluable insights into navigating the O-1A visa criteria. Fiona also
Fiona McEntee, an experienced immigration attorney with over 16 years in the field, has some invaluable insights into navigating the O-1A visa criteria. Fiona also
Report on Trends in Global Migration
This week, Kate Kalmykov and Nataliya Rymer attended a series of meetings in Amsterdam with colleagues and industry professionals on global migration, as well as with the GT Amsterdam office.
Key takeaways for 2024 include:
- Companies will continue to focus on cost-saving measures in 2024
- Many global migration teams have set cost savings targets—either
Will Canada Ban Canadian Work Experience Requirements?
Ontario is on the verge of implementing a novel policy: banning employers from requiring Canadian work experience. This move aims to open doors for the country’s vast immigrant population who often struggle to find jobs in their fields despite having international qualifications.
Canada accepts a significant number of immigrants, welcoming over 526,000 new permanent
Understanding Schedule A in U.S. Immigration: Why This Matters and What Changes We May See
We’ve recently been hearing a lot about Schedule A and some proposed changes, which could be great for many immigrants (or would-be immigrants) to the U.S. This blog post will explain what Schedule A is, what proposed changes are being discussed, and how this could benefit you.
What is Schedule A in U.S. Immigration?
Coming January 29: 20,000 H-1Bs for Visa Renewal – What You Need to Know!
As outlined in an earlier Immigration Insights & Issues blog post, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) posted a proposal to resume the renewal of limited visas in the U.S. after almost 20 years via a pilot program. Finally, on December 21, 2023, the requirements for the pilot program were announced by DOS.
What are
Worrisome Waiting: How Will USCIS “Modernize” the H-1B Visa Program?
On October 23, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the component within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) charged with the adjudication of applications for immigration benefits and naturalization, proposed in a 94-page, single-spaced, three-column document to “modernize” the H-1B nonimmigrant visa category for noncitizen workers in specialty occupations. The comment period for this
Immigration Directives in President Biden’s Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence
On Oct. 30, 2023, President Biden issued a wide-ranging executive order (EO) on the “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence.” The stated goal of this order is promoting “responsible innovation, competition, and collaboration that will allow the United States to lead in AI and unlock the technology’s potential to
Executive Order: A Real Shift in Immigration and AI, or Just AI Creation?
Seyfarth Synopsis: On October 30, 2023, President Biden issued an Executive Order that sets a new course for the safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Interestingly, this order is not just about technology- it brings with it a host of implications, including a significant move marking a new direction in immigration
Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence: Immigration Initiatives to Support AI Experts
On October 30, 2023, in a recent executive order titled “Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence,” the President of the United States emphasized the importance of responsible AI development and outlined various initiatives.
One crucial aspect of this order focuses on immigration initiatives aimed at attracting and