New US Travel Restrictions to Significantly Limit Travel from India Beginning May 4

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New US Travel Restrictions to Significantly Limit Travel from India Beginning May 4

President Joseph Biden has issued a presidential proclamation prohibiting the entry of foreign nationals who have been physically present in India within 14 days of their travel to the United States. These new travel restrictions were prompted by the surging number of COVID cases in India.

The travel restrictions impacting India will take effect at 12:01 am EDT on May 4, 2021 and will remain in place until terminated by the President.

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New H-1B Rule Submitted for OMB Review

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New H-1B Rule Submitted for OMB Review

On Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) submitted a new H-1B rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to be reviewed. OMB review is the final step of the agency rulemaking process that must be completed prior to a new rule being published.

The actual text of the rule is not yet available, but based on a description of the rule previously included in the agency’s regulatory agenda, the new H-1B rule is expected to modify the definition of an H-1B specialty occupation, as well as the definition of employment and the employer-employee relationship for H-1B purposes. Additionally, it is anticipated the rule will also impose new H-1B wage requirements.

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Coronavirus Updates: UK and Ireland Added to Travel Ban; US Consulates in India, Madrid, Paris and Dublin Cancel Visa Appointments

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Coronavirus Updates: UK and Ireland Added to Travel Ban; US Consulates in India, Madrid, Paris and Dublin Cancel Visa Appointments

Coronavirus continues to impact international travel, with the UK and Ireland recently added to the US travel bans. Also, operations at US Consulates in numerous countries, including India, Spain, Ireland and France, continue to be affected by Coronavirus resulting in visa appointment cancellations and/or consular service reductions.

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Ellis Porter Announces Free H-1B Cap Registration Service for Employers; Also, 12 Important Things to Know about the New H-1B Cap Registration Process

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Ellis Porter Announces Free H-1B Cap Registration Service for Employers; Also, 12 Important Things to Know about the New H-1B Cap Registration Process

The new H-1B cap registration process is being implemented this year and USCIS has finally provided some additional guidance about the new process and how it works, but open questions remain about several key aspects of the new process.

Check out our list of 12 important things to know about the new H-1B cap registration process, and read about how Ellis Porter plans to manage the registration process, including our free H-1B cap registration service for employers.

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Video Games and Visas for International Esports Athletes

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Video Games and Visas for International Esports Athletes

The gaming industry is on a rise and a huge part of that is contributed to esports. Professional sports leagues and teams continue to enter the world of esports in hopes of finding new ways to gain a bigger fan base. As more leagues like NBA 2K and eMLS League search overseas for talent, foreign national esports athletes should be aware of what visas to explore should they be offered an opportunity to play in the United States.

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