Clarifies Policy on Requirements for Third-Party Worksite H-1B Petitions WASHINGTON—The H-1B visa program generally allows a foreign employee to work for a specific sponsoring American employer. As is true in many employment situations, the location of work can change. USCIS has published a policy memorandum making clear that USCIS may …
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5th Annual Taste of the Valley Scholarship Fundraiser
By: Diana Moreno, SDSU Assistant Director of Development & Community Affairs San Diego State University Imperial Valley (SDSU IV), will host its 5th Annual Taste of the Valley Scholarship Fundraiser on Friday, April 6, 2018, at the campus Rollie Carrillo Quad at 6:30 PM. Over 500 business, civic and community …
Read More »IID and community receive update on Colorado River
-Editorial Many interested community members attended a public workshop held at the Imperial Irrigation District boardroom on January 30, to hear about the laws and agreements that govern the Colorado River. The presentation was led by noted water attorney Charles DuMars. The focus of the workshop was to provide, within …
Read More »MEXICALI, NATIONAL LEADER IN MEDICAL INDUSTRY
-With an investment of more than 120 million dollars, Medline Industries, Inc. starts construction of a plant in Mexicali that will generate more than 3 thousand direct jobs. -It positions Mexicali as a national leader in the medical industry. With an investment of more than 120 million dollars, on February …
Read More »JOHN FLOWERS HEADING TO EUROPEAN BASKETBALL
Joins Chalons-Reims of the French League Mexicali, Baja California.- Soles de Mexicali striker Jonhathan Flowers travels to Gallic lands to join the Chalons-Reims Champagne of the French League starting Friday, February 23. The player stated that he has been very comfortable in Mexicali but before this European basketball offer he …
Read More »Calexico Brewing Company Opens Its Doors
-Editorial The dream of three Calexico young entrepreneurs has become a reality with the opening of the Calexico Brewing Company this month. Craft beer has been getting a lot of momentum in the binational region having several tasting rooms open in the Imperial Valley, Mexicali, and San Diego. Many craft …
Read More »NAFTA moves forward in 2018
By: Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, Economist (PhD). – Automotive content rules in NAFTA. The seventh round of NAFTA will take place from February 25 to March 5 in Mexico City. Rules of origin is one of the most discussed topics in conversations. “The rules for automotive content, one of the most …
Read More »WOMEN WHO LIVE FOUNDATION AND SUPER CHIVAS IN DONATION CAMPAIGN
The donation campaign started by the company Súper Chivas in favor of the Mujeres Que Viven Foundation (Women who live). For the second year in a row, the distinguished clients of this Super Market, will be contributing their donations in their purchases, for the needs of the FMQV. “Since last …
Read More »SENATOR VICTOR HERMOSILLO TAKES PRESIDENCY OF THE COMMITTEE OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
The plenary of the Senate of the Republic approved with 67 votes in favor and 18 against, the agreement of Political Coordination Board (Jucopo) from which senator Victor Hermosillo was appointed as President of the Commission of Foreign Relations International Organizations. The legislator for Baja California thanked the support of …
Read More »The economy of Baja California and Mexico grew in the last year
By: Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, Economist (PhD) Against all odds, Mexico’s economy has growth in the first year of Trump. One year after Trump took office, NAFTA remains in place. When Trump won the election a year ago, the Mexican peso fell by approximately 11%. A year later, the Mexican economy is …
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