Foreign nationals can now start working in Italy before the Contract of Stay is signed. Once an individual receives their work permit (Nulla Osta) and obtains a visa to enter the country, they can begin working, including
As part of their I-9 obligations, many employees provide an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) as evidence of their authorization to work in the United States. Such EADs have an expiration date, and those dates can
On August 1, 2023, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that they selected a total of 188,400 H-1B cap registrations to reach the annual 85,000 quota. In March 2023, the agency first selected 110,000 registrations
USCIS confirmed that E-Verify employers that checked Form I-9 identity and work authorization documents remotely under temporary COVID-19 flexibilities “must still complete the steps of the new alternative procedure to finalize the Form I-9” by Aug. 30 even
The Vietnamese government implemented changes to its e-visa program effective as of Aug. 15 2023. Authorities are now issuing e-visas to eligible foreign nationals of all nationalities at all ports of entry. Travelers can now request e-visas valid
The Singaporean government has announced that it will implement an education verification requirement for Employment Pass applicants. Beginning Sept. 1, 2023, employers must submit an education qualification verification on behalf of the foreign national when applying for
The Thai government has announced that it will introduce landing fees for those traveling to the country without certain permits. Beginning in June 2023, foreign nationals who travel to Thailand and do not hold a valid work permit or
Reports on the salaries paid to highly qualified specialists during the first quarter of 2023 (January through March) must be submitted by April 28. Salary reports must be submitted in person or mailed to the Ministry of
During a recent interview, Julie Stufft, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Visa Services in the Bureau of Consular Affairs, announced that the U.S. Department of State will launch a pilot program later in 2023 offering visa stamping renewal
USCIS has expanded premium processing for F-1 students to pending Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) applications based on Optional Practice Training (OPT) and STEM OPT. On April 3, 2023, the same will be extended to new EAD applications for OPT and STEM
