Security Checks (Part 2)
As already mentioned in the first part of this article, there are three kinds of security checks affecting nonimmigrant visa processing: Visa Condor – Heightened Security Checks Visa Mantis – Technology Alert List NCIC Criminal Database Check This article will discuss the Technology Alert List (TAL), and will offer suggestions on what visa applicants can […]
FEM Conference on Work Visas to Israel
Basic Background Information concerning Security Checks
Since September 11th, numerous measures designed at enhancing security and simplifying visa processing at U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad have been employed, in order to identify and eliminate weaknesses of the visa processing system. Various government agencies have conferred in an extensive review of visa issuing procedures, resulting in mandatory visa interviews and increased security […]
The Diversity Lottery
The Diversity Lottery (Green Card Lottery) is a Green Card program created by the United States Government. Under the current rules of this program, 55,000 Green Cards are made available on an annual basis through a lottery system. However, the Diversity Lottery is not open to all people in the world. Rather, it is only […]
Immigration and “Employment” in the 21st Century
There is little argument that modern technology is changing the way that we perform our jobs. For many employees and employers alike, only an internet connection is required in order to complete the full range of job tasks. Combine this fact with the near omnipresence of mobile devices and laptop computers, and it becomes clear […]
Business Visitor in Israel? Not Necessarily!
In our global age, social and occupational mobility are very important. These interests should be the focus of any country interested in economic development. Many businesspeople and global companies’ visitors enter Israel for a wide variety of reasons: business meetings, participation in conventions, negotiations, signing contracts, and other commercial activities. Global companies and Human Resource […]
