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General, Scott Railton – Posted on July 20, 2022July 20, 2022

CBP Increases Use of Mobile Applications

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is transitioning certain inspection processes and public-facing functions to mobile applications. CBP One has become the primary traveler application. … Continue reading >CBP Increases Use of Mobile Applications

Physician, Scott Railton – Posted on June 20, 2022June 20, 2022

Delays With Conrad 30 and Other J-1 Waiver Application Processing for Foreign Physicians

The U.S. Department of State has been experiencing delays in processing various types of applications, including J-1 waiver recommendations for Conrad 30 and other types of J-1 waiver applicants. … Continue reading >Delays With Conrad 30 and Other J-1 Waiver Application Processing for Foreign Physicians

General, Physician, Scott Railton – Posted on April 13, 2022April 13, 2022

J-1 Waivers for Physicians Specialists Update- Washington State

Conrad 30 waivers still remain available for a few physician specialists slots in Washington State. … Continue reading >J-1 Waivers for Physicians Specialists Update- Washington State

General, Scott Railton – Posted on January 31, 2022January 31, 2022

USCIS Announces This Year’s H-1B Lottery Registration Process

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that the initial registration period for this year’s H-1B lottery will open on March … Continue reading >USCIS Announces This Year’s H-1B Lottery Registration Process

General, Scott Railton – Posted on December 24, 2021December 24, 2021

CBP: Know Before You Go

At the beginning of the holiday season, U.S. Customs and Border Protection published a “Know Before You Go” travel advisory. … Continue reading >CBP: Know Before You Go

Coronavirus, General, Scott Railton – Posted on September 27, 2021September 27, 2021

Immigration, Public Health, and COVID-19 Vaccinations (Form I-693)

Public health concerns sit at the foundation of immigration law and policy. In 1647, the Massachusetts Bay Colony enacted a … Continue reading >Immigration, Public Health, and COVID-19 Vaccinations (Form I-693)

Marijuana and Immigration, Scott Railton – Posted on April 2, 2021April 20, 2021

Immigration & Cannabis Legalization Update

There may be good news on the horizon, in regards to cannabis and immigration. It really depends on how aggressive … Continue reading >Immigration & Cannabis Legalization Update

General, Scott Railton – Posted on March 21, 2021March 22, 2021

U.S.-Canada Border Closure Update

The U.S.-Canada border continues to be closed to “non-essential” travel, with extensions announced around the 20th of the month, for … Continue reading >U.S.-Canada Border Closure Update

General, Scott Railton – Posted on March 16, 2021March 16, 2021

DHS Secretary Statement on Public Charge Rule

One of the bigger changes the Biden Administration has made in immigration policy is the decision last week to not … Continue reading >DHS Secretary Statement on Public Charge Rule

General, Scott Railton – Posted on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021

USCIS: FY 2022 H-1B Registration Lottery To Open On March 9th

Here is USCIS’s announcement regarding this year’s H-1B lottery. We are working with clients now to gather information and evaluate … Continue reading >USCIS: FY 2022 H-1B Registration Lottery To Open On March 9th