Summary: Delays in processing documents has created a crisis for some Lawful Permanent Residents since the ability to work is
July 24, 2020
Summary: Delays in processing documents has created a crisis for some Lawful Permanent Residents since the ability to work is
UPDATE: Additional Exceptions to Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visa Issuance By Jonathan A. Grode and Joshua H. Rolf Quick Takeaways Derivatives
Quick Takeaways Limited resumption on consulate-by-consulate basis, depending on local conditions. No timetable for universal reopening, resumption of normal workload,
We previously reported that the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) announced plans to severely modify temporary exemptions for nonimmigrant students taking
Quick Takeaways: If RFE, NOID, NOIR, Denial, or other Agency request issued between March 1, 2020 and September 11, 2020,
We reported yesterday that the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) announced plans to severely modify temporary exemptions for nonimmigrant students taking
On Monday, July 6th the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) announced that it has implemented modifications to temporary exemptions for nonimmigrant
Quick Takeaways The Global Entry Program has been closed since March 19th due to COVID-19. Its reopening has been postponed until
Quick Takeaways: Changes now in effect. Unless subject to an exception, U.S. Department of State will not issue new or
Quick Takeaways: Changes now in effect. Canadians and Bermudians excluded from Executive Order by virtue of being visa exempt. All
Quick Takeaways: Changes go into effect 12:01AM EST on June 24, 2020 and unless lifted or enjoined will remain in
Quick Takeaways: No changes in effect currently. Proposed suspension of issuing H-1B, L-1, J-1, and H-2B Visas for the remainder
On Thursday, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to rescind Deferred Action for
Quick Takeaways: Effective 11:59PM March 26, 2020, recent visitors to Brazil will also be banned from traveling to the United
Quick Takeaways: Phased roll-out will begin June 1, full return expected by June 22 when all H-1B Petitions, including Fiscal
On May 11, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a Policy Memorandum introducing temporary policy changes regarding the
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an advance copy of a temporary final rule to be published and
Summary: Last week (May 5, 2020) we wrote that executing a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) required a valid, current identity
Summary: The quarantine is creating havoc in the restaurant industry. Many places temporarily closed, others went to curbside pickup or
The 2020 federal deficit will likely top $3.8 trillion and, by 2022, will be approximately 106% of the Gross Domestic