Consular Issues

Travel Ban Alert: State Department Rescinds Previous Policy Impacting Nonimmigrant Workers and NIEsTrump’s Executive Order Suspends Nonimmigrant visas, including H-1B, L-1 and J-1, for the rest of the yearCOVID-19 Update: Travel Restrictions with Canada and Mexico

EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program

Immigrant Visa Processing Changes – EB1 and EB3 advance rapidly; all other employment and fmily categories advance moderately; Coronavirus/DOS Closures cause uncertainty and unpredictability; Visa Office on Priority Dates, Demand, and PredictionsImmigrant Visa Processing Changes – slight movement in EB3 and EB-2; Coronavirus/DOS Closures cause uncertainty and unpredictability; Visa Office on Priority Dates, Demand, and PredictionsUpdate: USCIS Announces Temporary Office Closure Related to COVID-19

Employment Verification Compliance (including I-9s, E-Verify, and Enforcement)

USCIS to suspend biometrics requirements for H, L and E spousesDHS Extends Temporary flexibility for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification again - now 1/31/20Form I-9 Update: Employees Can Use Form I-797 Due To COVID-19 EAD Production Delays

General Immigration News and Updates

USCIS Terminates I-944 FormTravel Ban Alert: State Department Rescinds Previous Policy Impacting Nonimmigrant Workers and NIEsBREAKING NEWS: Biden Revokes Revokes Proclamation 10014 and Sections 1 of Proclamation 10052, and Proclamation 10131/Issues Proclamation on Ending Discriminatory Bans on Entry to The United States

H-1B Temporary Workers

USCIS to suspend biometrics requirements for H, L and E spousesTravel Ban Alert: State Department Rescinds Previous Policy Impacting Nonimmigrant Workers and NIEsBREAKING NEWS: Biden Revokes Revokes Proclamation 10014 and Sections 1 of Proclamation 10052, and Proclamation 10131/Issues Proclamation on Ending Discriminatory Bans on Entry to The United States

Immigrant Visas

BREAKING NEWS: Biden Revokes Revokes Proclamation 10014 and Sections 1 of Proclamation 10052, and Proclamation 10131/Issues Proclamation on Ending Discriminatory Bans on Entry to The United StatesTrump Extends Travel Ban for Certain Nonimmigrants and Immigrants (Proclamations 10014 and 10052)Immigrant Visa Processing Changes – EB1 and EB3 advance rapidly; all other employment and fmily categories advance moderately; Coronavirus/DOS Closures cause uncertainty and unpredictability; Visa Office on Priority Dates, Demand, and Predictions

Immigration Accountability Executive Action (Obama 2014)

Efforts to Address Immigration AnxietyVisa Waiver Program Changes – Certain Individuals No Longer EligibleUS Supreme Court to Consider Immigration Executive Action, DAPA Challenge

Intracompany Transferees (L-1 and Permanent Residence)

Travel Ban Alert: State Department Rescinds Previous Policy Impacting Nonimmigrant Workers and NIEsBREAKING NEWS: Biden Revokes Revokes Proclamation 10014 and Sections 1 of Proclamation 10052, and Proclamation 10131/Issues Proclamation on Ending Discriminatory Bans on Entry to The United StatesUSMCA Effective July 1, 2020 & TN Visa Update

Investors, Traders and Entrepreneurs (E visas and Permanent Residence)

Travel Ban Alert: State Department Rescinds Previous Policy Impacting Nonimmigrant Workers and NIEsTrump Extends Travel Ban for Certain Nonimmigrants and Immigrants (Proclamations 10014 and 10052)USMCA Effective July 1, 2020 & TN Visa Update

J-1 Waiver

BREAKING NEWS: Biden Revokes Revokes Proclamation 10014 and Sections 1 of Proclamation 10052, and Proclamation 10131/Issues Proclamation on Ending Discriminatory Bans on Entry to The United StatesMeeting Patient Needs with J-1 Waivered PhysiciansPremium Processing Resumes: June 2020 Phase-In Dates

Non-Immigrant Visas (other than Es, Ls and H-1B)

USCIS to suspend biometrics requirements for H, L and E spousesTravel Ban Alert: State Department Rescinds Previous Policy Impacting Nonimmigrant Workers and NIEsBREAKING NEWS: Biden Revokes Revokes Proclamation 10014 and Sections 1 of Proclamation 10052, and Proclamation 10131/Issues Proclamation on Ending Discriminatory Bans on Entry to The United States

PERM Labor Certification

Trump Extends Travel Ban for Certain Nonimmigrants and Immigrants (Proclamations 10014 and 10052)Immigrant Visa Processing Changes – EB1 and EB3 advance rapidly; all other employment and fmily categories advance moderately; Coronavirus/DOS Closures cause uncertainty and unpredictability; Visa Office on Priority Dates, Demand, and PredictionsImmigrant Visa Processing Changes – EB1 and EB5 remain current with slight movement in EB3 and EB-2; Coronavirus/DOS Closures cause uncertainty and unpredictability; Visa Office on Priority Dates, Demand, and Predictions

Permanent Residence

USCIS Terminates I-944 FormBREAKING NEWS: Biden Revokes Revokes Proclamation 10014 and Sections 1 of Proclamation 10052, and Proclamation 10131/Issues Proclamation on Ending Discriminatory Bans on Entry to The United StatesTrump Extends Travel Ban for Certain Nonimmigrants and Immigrants (Proclamations 10014 and 10052)

Priority Dates

Trump Extends Travel Ban for Certain Nonimmigrants and Immigrants (Proclamations 10014 and 10052)Immigrant Visa Processing Changes – EB1 and EB3 advance rapidly; all other employment and fmily categories advance moderately; Coronavirus/DOS Closures cause uncertainty and unpredictability; Visa Office on Priority Dates, Demand, and PredictionsImmigrant Visa Processing Changes – EB1 and EB5 remain current with slight movement in EB3 and EB-2; Coronavirus/DOS Closures cause uncertainty and unpredictability; Visa Office on Priority Dates, Demand, and Predictions

Startup Companies

FY2022 H-1B Cap Registration Dates AnnouncedUSCIS to Delay Effective Date of H-1B Selection Process ChangesGet Ready for H-1B Cap Season, With or Without Changes

Uncategorized

FY2022 H-1B Cap Registration Dates AnnouncedPrepare for H-1B Cap Season with our PodcastGet Ready for H-1B Cap Season, With or Without Changes