Immigration Update for the Week of August 9
United States: Senate Approves $600M Border Protection Bill Financed by Increased Employment Visa Fees
During a special session held on August 12, the Senate passed a $600 million spending bill that will increase law enforcement presence at the United States' southwestern border with Mexico and will finance additional infrastructure. Read the full post here. (August 12)
Brazil: Agreement on EU--Brazil Short-Stay Visa Waiver Nears Conclusion
Following two years of negotiations, the European Commission has adopted draft decisions regarding short-stay visa waiver agreements with Brazil. Read the full post here. (August 13)
United States: New Jersey and Pennsylvania Consider Stricter Employment Verification Requirements
Proposed legislation in Pennsylvania and New Jersey would impose stricter work authorization verification requirements on employers. Read the full post here. (August 15)
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