Category: News
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DOS Issues Update on Court Order Regarding Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Pose a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market
On June 22, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation 10052 (PP 10052) suspending certain nonimmigrant visas until December 31, 2020. Effective June 24, the proclamation prohibits foreign nationals, and any foreign nationals accompanying or following to join them, from entering the U.S. under the H-1B, H-2B, J, or L nonimmigrant visa classifications. Lawsuit Challenging the Proclamation’s Legal […]Read More -
New York State’s Quarantine Rules for International Travelers
On September 28, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed Executive Order No. 205.1 confirming the mandatory quarantine requirements for international travelers arriving in New York State. What are the New York State quarantine requirements for international travelers? The order modifies Executive Order No. 205, which confirmed a 14-day quarantine requirement for travelers arriving in New York from any state with […]Read More -
Canada Releases Additional Details on Entry for Extended Family Members & Limited Release from Quarantine for Compassionate Reasons
On October 8, 2020, Canada officially released the details regarding individuals exempt from the Canadian border restrictions and options for obtaining limited release from the 14-day mandatory quarantine in Canada for compassionate reasons. Under the new rules, the following individuals are now eligible to enter Canada if they obtain the proper authorization: An immediate family member […]Read More -
New rules from DHS & DOL to Significantly Impact the H-1B Visa Program
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) have released new rules that will result in significant changes to the H-1B specialty occupation program, making it more difficult for skilled foreign workers to acquire H-1B visas and work permits. DHS’s new rule will impede on employers’ ability to sponsor foreign workers by restricting the definition […]Read More -
Canada to Change Border Restrictions this Week, Allowing Certain Individuals with Pre-Approval to Enter
Last Friday, Canada announced that it will share new procedures on Thursday that will allow some extended family members, international students, and individuals with compassionate reasons to cross the border. All individuals will need pre-approval from the Canadian government in order to cross the border. Canada has stated that there will be a “robust process” […]Read More -
FAQ October 2020 Visa Bulletin
On September 24, 2020, the Department of State (DOS) released the highly-anticipated October 2020 Visa Bulletin. The Visa Bulletin, released monthly by the DOS, provides updated dates on when a foreign national can submit their Adjustment of Status (AOS) application or have their AOS case adjudicated. The submission of an AOS application is the final step […]Read More -
October 2020 Visa Bulletin Provides Significant Forward Movement for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications
On September 24, 2020, the Department of State (DOS) released the October 2020 Visa Bulletin. The Visa Bulletin, released monthly by the DOS, provides updated dates on when a foreign national can submit his/her Adjustment of Status (AOS) application or have his/her AOS case adjudicated. The submission and adjudication of the AOS application are the final steps […]Read More -
USCIS Implements New Law Regarding Citizenship for Children of Military Members & U.S. Government Employees Stationed Overseas
Last week, USCIS updated policy guidance concerning residency requirements under section 320 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to comply with the requirements of the recently enacted Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act. Under the new law, a child born outside of the U.S. acquires automatic citizenship under INA 320, […]Read More -
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Impact on U.S. Immigration
On Friday, September 18, 2020, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died at 87-years-old due to complications from metastatic cancer of the pancreas. Appointed to the Supreme Court in 1993, Ginsburg served as a Justice for 27 years. While Ginsburg was often heralded for her fight for women’s rights, many also considered Ginsburg a champion […]Read More -
Federal Appeals Court Rules Trump Administration Can End Temporary Protected Status for More than 300,000 Immigrants
On Monday, September 14, 2020, a federal appeals court ruled that President Trump can phase out protections for hundreds of thousands of families that have been living and working legally in the United States under Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in California lifted a block on […]Read More