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Council for Global Immigration quoted in article – “USCIS Gives Final Word on H-1B Worksite Moves”

On July 21, 2015, USCIS issued final guidance concerning the Simeio Solutions decision. http://councilforglobalimmigration.org/NWSRM_USCIS_Final_Word_H1B_Worksite

Council for Global Immigration quoted in article – “USCIS Gives Final Word on H-1B Worksite Moves” SHRM, 07/27/2015 – “U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services…released final guidance July 21, 2015, stating that it will ‘generally not pursue new adverse actions&rsquo...

Council for Global Immigration quoted in article – “Ombudsman: USCIS Processes Burdensome for...

The 2015 CIS Ombudsman's Annual Report found that many USCIS processes remain challenging for employers.

http://councilforglobalimmigration.org/NWSRM_Ombudsman_USCIS_Processes_Burdensome

Council for Global Immigration quoted in article – “Ombudsman: USCIS Processes Burdensome for... SHRM, 07/16/2015 – “The Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman Annual Report 2015 reveals that longstanding challenges submitting petitions to U.S. Citizenship and Immigrati...

Check out some of the scenes from our 2015 Symposium and Advocacy Day, held June 8-11, 2015 in Washington, DC!

2015 Symposium and Advocacy Day

“Computer glitch at State Department causes havoc for foreign visitors”

There has been a delay in the issuance of visas at U.S. embassies worldwide due to a glitch in the State Department's computer system. http://councilforglobalimmigration.org/NWSRM_Computer_Glitch_at_DOS

“Computer glitch at State Department causes havoc for foreign visitors” The Washington Post, 06/23/2015 – “A computer glitch in the State Department system for conducting security checks on foreign visitors has virtually halted the issuing of visas at em...

Guess what? Our 2015 Symposium begins one week from today - and there is still time to register! Click here for info: http://symposium.councilforglobalimmigration.org/registration-information

Why You Should Attend:

You have less than one month to register for our 2015 Symposium! Don't forget to check out the session descriptions and many networking opportunities that we will offer June 8 - 11, 2015 in Washington, DC! http://symposium.councilforglobalimmigration.org/

Why You Should Attend: Get the latest news on executive action, immigration-related legislation, and tips for immigration compliance Hear directly from key policymakers and agency heads at USCIS, the Department of La...

Registration Information

You have one more day to register for our 2015 Symposium using discounted rates - prices go up after May 1!! http://symposium.councilforglobalimmigration.org/registration-information

Registration Information 2015 Symposium Registration Fees Until March 6, 2015 March 7 – May 1, 2015 May 2, 2015 and Later Council/SHRM Members ...

Keynote Speakers

USCIS Director Leon Rodriguez is confirmed as the first keynote speaker for our 2015 Symposium - more information here! http://symposium.councilforglobalimmigration.org/keynote-speakers

Keynote Speakers León Rodríguez, Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services León Rodríguez was confirmed by the Senate in June 2014 and sworn in on July 9, 2014, as the director o...

Council for Global Immigration quoted in article – “Almost Two-Thirds of H-1B Petitions Rejected...

233,000 petitions were filed in the FY 2016 H-1B cap. This means almost 2/3 of these petitions will be rejected for processing. http://councilforglobalimmigration.org/NWSRM_TwoThirds_H1B_Petitions_Rejected

Council for Global Immigration quoted in article – “Almost Two-Thirds of H-1B Petitions Rejected... SHRM, 04/13/2015 – “U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) received a record-breaking 233,000 H-1B cap-subject petitions for high-skilled guestworker visas, a 35 percent i...

Council for Global Immigration quoted in article – “FY 2016 H-1B Cap Reached”

On April 7, 2015 the H-1B Cap for FY 2016 was reached. http://councilforglobalimmigration.org/NWSRM_FY2016_H1B_Cap_Hit

Council for Global Immigration quoted in article – “FY 2016 H-1B Cap Reached” SHRM, 04/08/2015 – “U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services…reached the congressionally mandated H-1B cap for fiscal year (FY) 2016 in the first week. The cap on petiti...

“Court declines to lift hold on Obama

A federal judge in Texas will not lift his hold on President Obama's immigration actions. http://councilforglobalimmigration.org/NWSRM_Court_Declines_Lift_Hold_Obama_Immigration

“Court declines to lift hold on Obama The Hill, 04/07/2015 – “A federal judge denied the federal government's request to lift a hold on President Obama's controversial immigration actions in an opinion r...

USCIS Reaches FY 2016 H-1B Cap | USCIS

USCIS Reaches FY 2016 H-1B Cap | USCIS WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reached the congressionally mandated H-1B cap for fiscal year (FY) 2016. USCIS has also received more than the limit of 20,000 H-1B petitions filed under the U.S. advanced degree exemption.

2015 Guide: Moving Forward on Immigration: How the U.S. Employment-Based System Works – and How...

Check out our new guide - "Moving Forward on Immigration: How the U.S. Employment-Based System Works - and How It Can Work Better"

The Council for Global Immigration (CFGI) and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) 2015 guide, "Moving Forward on Immigration: How the U.S. Employment-Based Immigration System Works - and How It Can Work Better," lays out the elements of the current, outdated system and puts forward solutions supported by U.S. employers to modernize it.

http://councilforglobalimmigration.org/guide-emp-based-immigration

2015 Guide: Moving Forward on Immigration: How the U.S. Employment-Based System Works – and How... Click here to flip through the guide. Click here to download PDF version. The Council for Global Immigration (CFGI) and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) 2015 ...

Council for Global Immigration quoted in article – “E-Verify Mandate Passes Committee”

The Legal Workforce Act (H.R. 1147) was approved and passed out of the House Judiciary Committee by a vote of 20-13. http://councilforglobalimmigration.org/NWSRM_EVerify_Mandate_Passes_HJC

Council for Global Immigration quoted in article – “E-Verify Mandate Passes Committee” SHRM, 03/05/2015 – “The House Judiciary Committee approved the Legal Workforce Act (H.R. 1147) Mar. 3, 2015, which would repeal the current paper-based I-9 system and require all U.S...

“200 years of immigration to the U.S., visualized”

Check out this interesting graphic that details immigration to the U.S. over the last 200 years http://councilforglobalimmigration.org/NWSRM_200_Years_Immigration_to_US

“200 years of immigration to the U.S., visualized” The Washington Post, 03/02/2015 – “Where have immigrants to the U.S. come from? Natalia Bronshtein, a professor and consultant…created this fascinating visualization of the n...

This afternoon, the House voted to fund DHS through September 30 by a vote of 257-167. http://councilforglobalimmigration.org/NWSRM_House_Passes_DHS_Funding

“DHS still faces shutdown if Congress can

It is possible a DHS shutdown will occur if Congress cannot agree on funding by this Friday, March 6. http://councilforglobalimmigration.org/NWSRM_DHS_Shutdown_Congress_Cannot_Agree

“DHS still faces shutdown if Congress can CBS News, 03/02/2015 – “Denied a longer-term deal by disputes over immigration, Congress agreed last Friday [February 27] to extend funding for the Department of Homeland S...

Why You Should Attend:

One week left to lock in early bird registration pricing for our 2015 Symposium - register here! http://goo.gl/jBNn7X

Why You Should Attend: Get the latest news on executive action, immigration-related legislation, and tips for immigration compliance Hear directly from key policymakers and agency heads at USCIS, the Department of La...

“Highly Skilled Immigrant Spouses Can Soon Work in US”

Spouses of certain H-1B visa holders will be eligible to work in U.S. starting May 26, 2015. http://councilforglobalimmigration.org/NWSRM_Highly_Skilled_Spouses_Can_Soon_Work

“Highly Skilled Immigrant Spouses Can Soon Work in US” Associated Press, 02/24/2015 – “…[On] Tuesday [February 24]…the Obama administration announced a visa rule revision that will let spouses of some highly skil...

Employers Welcome Work Authorization for Certain H-1B Spouses

In response to USCIS' announcement on February 24, employers welcomed work authorization for certain H-1B spouses. http://councilforglobalimmigration.org/NWSRM_CFGI_SHRM_Press_Release_02242015

Employers Welcome Work Authorization for Certain H-1B Spouses FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24, 2015 Council Contact: Nicole Longo, The Fratelli Group, (202) 822-9491 SHRM Contact: Kate Kennedy, (703) 535-6260 Employers Welcome Work Authori...

“Republicans split on DHS funding, edging closer to partial agency shutdown”

On February 23, the Senate held its fourth vote on the DHS funding bill proposed by the House. http://councilforglobalimmigration.org/NWSRM_DHS_Funding_Edge_Closer_Shutdown

“Republicans split on DHS funding, edging closer to partial agency shutdown” The Washington Post, 02/23/2015 – “Congressional Republicans remained sharply divided Monday [February 23] over how to fund the Department of Homeland Security, prompting White House...

“Obama administration appeals ruling on immigration orders”

Yesterday, the Department of Justice appealed last week's ruling by a U.S. District Judge in TX that blocked President Obama's Executive Actions on Immigration. http://councilforglobalimmigration.org/NWSRM_Administration_Appeals_Immigration_Order_Ruling

“Obama administration appeals ruling on immigration orders” The Washington Post, 02/23/2015 – “The Obama administration Monday [February 23] appealed a ruling by a Texas judge that temporarily blocked the president's executive action...

“Experts Predict Record-Breaking H-1B Visa Demand”

Employers should already be preparing for what is expected to be a busy FY2016 H-1B Cap season. http://councilforglobalimmigration.org/NWSRM_Experts_Predict_Record_H1B

“Experts Predict Record-Breaking H-1B Visa Demand” SHRM, 02/20/2015 – “Employers should be well on their way to initiating and preparing their H-1B cap-subject visa petitions for the 2016 fiscal year (FY) deadline, which is now less ...

“Federal Judge Stalls Obama’s Executive Action on Immigration”

In response to a lawsuit brought by 26 states, a federal judge has temporarily stopped President Obama's Executive Action on Immigration. http://councilforglobalimmigration.org/NWSRM_Judge_Stalls_Obama_Executive_Action

“Federal Judge Stalls Obama’s Executive Action on Immigration” The Associated Press, 02/17/2015 – “The White House promised an appeal Tuesday [February 17] after a federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked President Barack Obama's executive...

Plenaries & Workshops

Session descriptions are now up on our Symposium website. Check them out to see what interests you! http://symposium.councilforglobalimmigration.org/workshops

Plenaries & Workshops The Symposium will include valuable panels, discussions and networking opportunities that will provide you with the resources you need to keep your organization compliant and ADVANCE your own professi...

“Over Half The States Are Suing Obama For Immigration Actions”

A total of 26 states have now filed a lawsuit challenging President Obama's Executive Actions on immigration. http://councilforglobalimmigration.org/NWSRM_States_Case_Executive_Actions

“Over Half The States Are Suing Obama For Immigration Actions” Huffington Post, 01/26/2015 – “More than half of U.S. states are now involved in a lawsuit to stop President Barack Obama's executive actions on immigration, with the addition of...

Why You Should Attend:

Registration is now open for our 2015 Symposium, to be held June 8 - 11, 2015 in Washington, DC! http://symposium.councilforglobalimmigration.org/

Why You Should Attend: Get the latest news on executive action, immigration-related legislation, and tips for immigration compliance Hear directly from key policymakers and agency heads at USCIS, the Department of La...

“Congress Stuck on Homeland Security Funding, Immigration”

On February 5, the Senate failed to advance the DHS funding bill for a third time, with a vote of 52-47. http://councilforglobalimmigration.org/NWSRM_Congress_DHS_Funding_Immigration

“Congress Stuck on Homeland Security Funding, Immigration” Associated Press, 02/05/2015 – “A congressional stalemate over funding for the Homeland Security Department deepened Thursday [February 5] as Senate Democrats blocked action on the b...

“50 years later, Americans give thumbs-up to immigration law that changed the nation”

Here's a look back at how the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 impacts how we view our nation's immigration laws today. http://councilforglobalimmigration.org/NWSRM_Immigration_Law_50_Years_Later

“50 years later, Americans give thumbs-up to immigration law that changed the nation” Pew Research Center, 02/04/2015 – “As Washington once again engages in a heated political battle over immigration policy, it’s worth reminding ourselves just how much the ...

Map: Here's How the President's Actions on Immigration Will Impact Your State

Want to know how President Obama's Executive Action on Immigration will affect your state? Then check out the White House's latest interactive map! http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2015/01/26/map-heres-how-presidents-actions-immigration-will-impact-your-state

Map: Here's How the President's Actions on Immigration Will Impact Your State "Passions still fly on immigration, but surely we can all see something of ourselves in the striving young student, and agree that no one benefits when a hardworking mom is snatched from her child, and that it’s possible to shape a law that upholds our tradition as a nation of laws and a nation of i…

Council for Global Immigration quoted in article – “SOTU: Obama Doubles Down on Immigration...

In his State of the Union address last week, President Obama stressed the importance of immigration reform. http://councilforglobalimmigration.org/NWSRM_SOTU_Obama_Immigration_Executive_Action

Council for Global Immigration quoted in article – “SOTU: Obama Doubles Down on Immigration... SHRM, 01/21/2015 – “President Barack Obama chided Congress on ‘refighting past battles on immigration when we’ve got a system to fix,’ during his State of the ...

“Allow highly skilled immigration and boost the economy”

Senator Hatch's recently introduced Immigration Innovation Act, S. 153, not only improves immigration for high-skilled workers, but also benefits the economy. http://councilforglobalimmigration.org/NWSRM_Highly_Skilled_Immigration_Boost_Economy

“Allow highly skilled immigration and boost the economy” The Hill, 01/21/2015 – “Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) just introduced the bipartisan Immigration Innovation Act (I-Squared), which…expand[s] the immigration system for highly skil...

Employers Urge President and Congress to Act on Immigration Reform

In advance of yesterday's State of the Union address, employers urged President Obama and Congress to act on immigration reform. http://councilforglobalimmigration.org/NWSRM_CFGI_SHRM_Press_Release_01202015

Employers Urge President and Congress to Act on Immigration Reform FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2015 Council Contact: Nicole Longo, The Fratelli Group, (202) 822-9491 SHRM Contact: Kate Kennedy, (703) 535-6260 Employers Urge President and C...

Will you be watching President Obama's State of the Union tonight at 9:00pm ET? If so, please join us, , in a live Twitter chat with SHRM's Government Affairs team during the President's remarks. You can join the conversation by following the hashtag . We hope to see you there!