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United States to Lift Longstanding Travel Restrictions
The White House will lift COVID-19 travel restrictions for fully vaccinated international visitors starting Nov. 8. The U.S. first placed a travel ban on anyone coming from China and it was then extended by the Trump and Biden administrations to other countries. Under the current rules, many...
F1 students are no longer required to submit subsequent applications to ‘Bridge the Gap’ for change of status to F-1
On July 20, 2021, USCIS announced a new policy that will bring relief to those who file change of status applications to F-1 status. Under the new policy, approved F-1 change of status applications will be effective the day USCIS approves the application. Prior to this policy, individuals were...
Immigrant Visa Backlog Discussion with Neal Vermillion
Immigrant Visa Backlog Discussion with Neal Vermillion
Division Chief Visa Office, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State
President Biden Revokes Healthcare Insurance Proclamation
On May 14, 2021 we were advised that President Biden revoked Presidential Proclamation 9945 of October 4, 2019, which suspended the entry of immigrants who would financially burden the U.S. healthcare system. In his proclamation, Biden noted that Proclamation 9945 "does not advance the interests...
USCIS Response to COVID-19
Effective May 17, 2021, USCIS will temporarily suspend the biometrics submission requirement for certain applicants filing Form I-539 to request an extension of stay in or change of status to H-4, L-2, and E nonimmigrant status. The suspension will apply through May 17, 2023. The suspension will...
USCIS to Suspend Biometrics Requirement for Certain I-539 Applicants Beginning May 17, 2021
On May 3, 2021, USCIS announced, through a declaration submitted in the Edakunni v. Mayorkas litigation, that it will suspend the biometrics requirements for certain I-539 applicants for a two-year period beginning on May 17, 2021. The biometrics suspension will apply to the H...
Updated Facial Coverings Policy at USCIS Field Offices
USCIS recently posted the following updates relating to policy on facial coverings: USCIS Response to COVID-19 Everyone 2 years of age or older who has not been fully vaccinated must wear facial coverings.A person is considered fully vaccinated two...
President Biden Revokes Healthcare Insurance Proclamation
On May 14, 2021 we were advised that President Biden revoked Presidential Proclamation 9945 of October 4, 2019, which suspended the entry of immigrants who would financially burden the U.S. healthcare system. In his proclamation, Biden noted that Proclamation 9945...
DOL Further Delay of Effective Date of Final Rule on Computation of Prevailing Wage Levels
The Department of Labor has further delayed until November 14, 2022, the effective date of the final rule on computation of prevailing wage levels which was published at 86 FR 3608 on 1/14/21. The corresponding transition dates are delayed until January 1, 2023,...
USCIS Response to COVID-19
Effective May 17, 2021, USCIS will temporarily suspend the biometrics submission requirement for certain applicants filing Form I-539 to request an extension of stay in or change of status to H-4, L-2, and E nonimmigrant status. The suspension will apply through May...
National Interest Exceptions for Certain Travelers from China, Iran, Brazil, South Africa, Schengen Area, United Kingdom, and Ireland
Effective April 26, 2021, the State Department published its expansion of national interest exceptions (NIE) to for Brazil, China, Iran, and South Africa. Furthermore, NIE eligibility now is automatic for F and M students, certain academics covered by exchange...
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Law360: Immigration
- Seafood Biz Owner Gets Probation For H-2B Visa Fraud November 24, 2021A federal judge sentenced a Maryland seafood wholesaler to three years of probation and a $240,000 fine after its owner admitted the company effectively underpaid its H-2B guest workers by having them perform work outside the scope of their visas.
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