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COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Requiring National Interest Exceptions (NIEs) to be lifted Nov. 8, 2021

October 26th, 2021
The Biden Administration announced that effective November 8, 2021, they will lift the current travel restrictions in response to COVID-19 that affect certain non-U.S. citizens and non-permanent residents who were physically present in China, Iran, B… Read More
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COVID-19 Travel Restrictions on U.S. Visas and Entry: The National Interest Exception (NIE)

September 27th, 2021
The Biden Administration announced that in November 2021, it will lift the COVID-19 travel restrictions for specific countries. Non-essential travel from certain countries to the U.S. is currently not permitted due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
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How do we determine what is law, what is the government’s interpretation or application of a law, or what is just the government’s opinion? Consider the source.

March 24th, 2021
Statutes vs. Regulations vs. Memos vs. Tweets in Immigration Law. Read More
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USCIS to open electronic registration process for annual H-1B lottery

February 15th, 2021
USCIS issued a final rule making significant changes to the H-1B visa lottery process in 2020, which will remain in place this year. The rule added an electronic registration requirement for employers seeking to submit H-1B cap-subject petitions. Emp… Read More
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Trump issues proclamation suspending entry of certain H-1B, H-2B, L and J nonimmigrants

June 23rd, 2020
THIS PROCLAMATION ONLY AFFECTS H-1B, H-2B, L, AND J VISAS - This proclamation is effective at 12:01 am (ET) on June 24, 2020. This proclamation will expire on March 31, 2021 and may be continued. Read More
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USCIS resumes premium processing for certain petitions

May 30th, 2020
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that it will resume premium processing for Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker and Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, in phases over the next month. View Full PDF Ann… Read More
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USCIS temporarily suspends all in-person appointments

April 27th, 2020
On March 18, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services temporarily suspended in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices, and application support centers (ASCs) to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). USCIS offices will b… Read More
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Temporary Travel Restrictions for Land Ports of Entry Between U.S. and Mexico and U.S. and Canada due to COVID-19

April 23rd, 2020
CBP is continuing to limit the travel of individuals from Canada and Mexico into the United States at land ports of entry and Ferries Service to “essential travel.” The restrictions will now remain in effect until 11:59 pm (ET) on 2/21/21. Read More
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President Trump Issues Proclamation “Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak.”

April 23rd, 2020
This proclamation is effective at 11:59 pm (ET) on April 23, 2020. The proclamation will expire 60 days from its effective date and may be continued. Nonimmigrant visa holders (e.g. H-1B, L, TN, E, etc.) are not included in the proclamation. Per the… Read More
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Suspension of Routine Visa Services

March 26th, 2020
In response to significant worldwide challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of State is temporarily suspending routine visa services at all U.S. Embassies and Consulates. Embassies and consulates will cancel all routine immigrant… Read More
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