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Global Trade Alert

United States of America: Rule change may result in fewer visas for individuals with extraordinary abilities

Announcement

14 Sep 2018

Authorities will accept letters directly from labor unions in opposition to “O” nonimmigrant visa petitions for individuals with extraordinary ability in science, education, business, athletics, or the arts, and individuals with extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry, and certain essential support personnel.

 

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14 Sep 2018

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Updated: 14 Sep 2018
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On September 14, 2018, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it effective immediately will begin accepting copies of negative consultation letters directly from labor uni...

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