The Biden Administration has allowed the temporary work visa ban (Presidential Proclamation 10052) to expire on March 31, 2021 and will not extend it. While this is welcome news, individuals may still face challenges traveling to the U.S. due to other COVID-19 measures, including regional travel bans, consular service limitations and COVID-19 testing requirements.
Read MoreThe Department of Labor (DOL) has published a new regulation that substantially increases the prevailing wage levels used when filing H-1B and E-3 work visa applications and PERM labor certification applications. This new DOL rule is effective immediately.
However, since DOL circumvented the normal rulemaking process to roll out this new rule with very weak legal justifications for doing so, we expect this new rule will be challenged in court.w rule with very weak legal justifications for doing so, we expect this new rule will be challenged in court.
Read MoreThe Department of Homeland Security has confirmed that the restrictions on nonessential land border travel between the US, Canada and Mexico have been extended to September 21, 2020.
Read MoreIn a move that many had anticipated for some time, President Trump signed a Presidential Proclamation on Monday, June 22, suspending the issuance of work visas in the H-1B, H-2B, J-1 and L visa categories based on the administration’s belief that doing so will avoid the risk of “displacing and disadvantaging United States workers during the current recovery.”
Read MoreAfter temporarily suspending its premium processing service on March 20, 2020, USCIS announced today that it will gradually reinstate premium processing service for certain I-129 and I-140 filings.
Read MoreIn response to COVID-19, USCIS issued a Policy Memorandum outlining temporary policy changes to provide some flexibility for J-1 waiver physicians regarding the full-time work requirements of J-1 waiver programs for doctors.
Read MoreOn April 22, 2020 President Trump signed a presidential proclamation suspending the entry of only a limited group of immigrant visa applicants to the US for 60 days. The proclamation is effective as of 11.59pm on April 23, 2020. Notably, the proclamation does not impact immigrants already in the US, or individuals or any nonimmigrant visa programs, including the H-1B, L-1, TN, E, O-1, P-1, F-1, J-1 and B visa programs.
Read MoreVia tweet, President Trump has announced that he plans to sign an Executive Order that would temporarily suspend immigration into the US. No other details have been provided by the President, White House staff or government agency officials.
Read MoreRecently published policy changes all signal a much higher level of scrutiny aimed towards students. And the implications are harsh.
Read MoreSome TPS recipients should begin making alternative immigration plans or prepare to depart the US next year.
Read MorePostal delivery of important documents to be improved by use of signature service.
Read MoreUnannounced policy shift for STEM OPTs creates confusion for staffing industry.
Read MoreIt's more important than ever to make certain that USCIS has your proper mailing address.
Read MoreThe rule to revoke the H-4 EAD program was not published in February, as initially expected. A status update to the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia explains future plans.
Read MoreUSCIS policy memo changes what signatures will be considered valid on applications filed with the agency.
Read MoreDACA recipients rejoice over news that renewals are being processed again due to a judge's order. Eligible applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.
Read More200,000 El Salvadorans told that Homeland Security is terminating their TPS status, effective September 9, 2019.
Read MoreRecent reports have some fearing for H-1B extension policy changes. Ellis Porter analyzes the potential of this new threat to those relying on the "7th Year Extension."
Read MoreWhat made 2017 a Year to Remember in Immigration Law.
Read MoreH-4 EAD program is slated for revocation in 2018.
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