HOME ABOUT US MEMBERSHIP EVENTS NEWSROOM IMMIGRATION KNOWLEDGE PORTAL J-1 VISA PROGRAM ADVOCACY Symposium Job Bank Contact Us Forward to a Colleague Advocacy Subscribe to Advocacy From representing our members before federal policymakers to our comprehensive primer, "Navigating the U.S. Employment-based Immigration System," the Council for Global Immigration actively advocates for forward-looking employment-based visa policies that help our members build the talented workforces of today and tomorrow. Slide depicting the momentum of Immigration Reform in 2013 Updated Trusted Employer Fact Sheet and Visual ACIP Updates Congressional August Recess Talking Points on Trusted Employer Read more Latest News Subscribe to Council News Whether it’s happening in the United States or overseas, the Council for Global Immigration stays actively engaged in current developments in employment-based immigration around the world. “Ailing Midwestern Cities Extend a Welcoming Hand to Immigrants” “Thousands Rally Nationwide in Support of an Immigration Overhaul” “Cathy McMorris Rodgers: Immigration a ‘priority’ for this year” Read more Events Subscribe to Events The Council for Global Immigration promotes professional development through ongoing education and training, offering workshops, Webinars, teleconferences and our Annual Symposium. We also help to identify industry events that may be of interest to you. Council for Global Immigration Members Invited: CIS Ombudsman’s Annual Conference, October 24, 2013 The Council for Global Immigration’s Inside the Beltway Series – Monday, September 30th at 2:00pm ET House Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at 1:00pm ET Read more J-1 Visa Exchange Program Since 1984, the world’s leading employers have made the Council for Global Immigration their J-1 visa program sponsor of choice for their international Trainees and Interns. Use our J-1 visa program to: Allow international employees to become familiar with company-specific and US technologies through US-based on-the-job training Facilitate global dissemination of your company’s best practices and American business culture Expose American employees to a global work environment and international talent Delegate the complexities and responsibilities of J-1 visa sponsorship to us. Read more Council for Global Immigration Symposium – June 2-5, 2014 Westin Alexandria – Alexandria, VA Click here for more information Symposium 2014 – Request for Proposals We are seeking submissions of workshop proposals for our 2014 symposium for in-house immigration professionals to be held June 2-5, 2014 in Alexandria, Virginia. Deadline for Submission is October 25, 2013. Click here for more information about the RFP process. Subscribe to Council Feeds Newsroom | Events | Advocacy Search this site: Member Login Username:* Password:* Join | Forgot? Remember me Employer Immigration Metrics Report Click here to download Primer on Employment-based Immigration Click here to read the Council for Global Immigration and SHRM’s definitive guide to U.S. job creation and economic growth through employment-based immigration reform. IKP Alerts Visa Bulletin Preview – November Numbers Released for India and Rest of World SEVIS data glitch results in mass cancelation FY 2015 Diversity Visa Lottery Temporarily Remains Open During Shutdown Updated - Impact of Government Shutdown on Immigration Agencies Presentation: Spousal Work Authorization and Same-Sex Benefits Government shutdown gets closer: PERM and E-Verify among immigration processes to be affected PERM System Unavailable - Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 3 to 6 pm September Processing Times October Visa Bulletin ACIP submits comments on proposed revisions to Form I-129 and instructions Read more Our SHRM Affiliation As strategic affiliates, the Council for Global Immigration (formerly the American Council on International Personnel) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) help advance U.S. innovation and job growth by assisting organizations with workforce and talent management issues. A key priority for both organizations is U.S. immigration reform. Read more Stay Connected Home About Us Membership Events Newsroom Immigration Knowledge Portal J-1 Visa Program Advocacy © 2013 Council for Global Immigration (formerly ACIP) 1800 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 phone: (703) 548-3440 fax: (703) 665-4458