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Biden Administration Rescinding COVID-19 Travel Ban as of November 8, 2021

Beginning November 8, the United States will lift the travel ban for certain countries (China, Iran, the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Brazil, South Africa, and India) and instead require a proof of vaccination for all foreign travelers. Unlike the old rule that restricted international travelers from specific countries, the new rule applies the […]

By mdeutsch | Published September 21, 2021 | Posted in Immigration, Immigration News, Media and Publications, Uncategorized | Tagged employment-based immigration, family-based immigration, foreign workers, H-1B, H-1B Visas, H-4 visas, homeland security, Immigration, immigration application, immigration delays, immigration for executives, immigration general, nonimmigrant visas, professional workers, US Visa, visa | Comments Off on Biden Administration Rescinding COVID-19 Travel Ban as of November 8, 2021

The Fall of Afghanistan: Visa Options for Those Who Can Depart *

The most recent fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban is both stunning in speed and devastating for the tens of thousands who supported the U.S. mission over the last two decades. In a span of just 10 days, Afghans saw their hopes and dreams crumble. With many people stuck at the airport and others sheltering […]

By mdeutsch | Published August 28, 2021 | Posted in Immigration, Immigration News, Media and Publications, Uncategorized | Tagged applying for immigration, Asylum, COVID-19, crime surge, employment-based immigration, family-based immigration, foreign workers, Immigration, immigration application, immigration general, refugees, State Department, US Visa, violent crime, visa, Visas | Comments Off on The Fall of Afghanistan: Visa Options for Those Who Can Depart *

UPDATE – Trump Proclamations Halting or Delaying Immigration

July 22, 2020 On July 22, 2020, the Department of State (DOS) further explained the “national interest” exceptions to the current policy of nonissuance of H-1B, L-1, J and Immigrant Visas: For H-1Bs, exceptions are available in these situations: For travel as a public health or healthcare professional, or researcher to alleviate the effects of the […]

By mdeutsch | Published June 23, 2020 | Posted in Immigration, Immigration News, Media and Publications, Permanent Residence, Uncategorized | Tagged applying for immigration, Asylum, Congress on immigration, employment-based immigration, family-based immigration, foreign workers, H-1B, immigration application, immigration delays, immigration for businesses, immigration for children, immigration for executives, immigration general, immigration plan, immigration reform, labor certification, nonimmigrant visas, professional workers, Visas, work permits | Comments Off on UPDATE – Trump Proclamations Halting or Delaying Immigration

USCIS Preparing to Resume Public Services on June 4th

USCIS announced that, as of June 4th, 2020, it will reopen and resume nonemergency public services. On March 18, USCIS had temporarily suspended routine in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices and application support centersto help slow the spread of COVID-19. The USCIS website lists full information about the resumption of interviews, naturalization oath ceremonies and biometrics […]

By mdeutsch | Published May 28, 2020 | Posted in Immigration, Immigration News, Media and Publications, Permanent Residence, Uncategorized | Tagged applying for immigration, Asylum, employment-based immigration, family-based immigration, foreign workers, immigration application, immigration delays, immigration general | Comments Off on USCIS Preparing to Resume Public Services on June 4th

Presidential Proclamations Suspending Travel Due To COVID-19

Practice Alert: Presidential Proclamations Suspending Entry Due to 2019 Novel Coronavirus Information published by the American Immigration Lawyers Association on March 12, 2020, as AILA Doc. No. 20031235. President Trump has issued three proclamations in recent weeks suspending the entry into the United States, as immigrants or nonimmigrants, of individuals who were physically present within […]

By mdeutsch | Published March 13, 2020 | Posted in Immigration, Immigration News, Media and Publications | Tagged applying for immigration, foreign workers, Immigration, immigration application, immigration delays, immigration for businesses, immigration for executives, immigration general, obtaining us visa in canada, professional workers, State Department, Visas | Comments Off on Presidential Proclamations Suspending Travel Due To COVID-19

Government Expands Social Media Monitoring of Immigration Applicants

The Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law issued an investigative report detailing the extent of the greatly increased monitoring of social media by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Monitoring social media sites by DHS is not new; the department has been using the technique for over ten years. As […]

By mdeutsch | Published July 24, 2019 | Posted in Immigration, Immigration News, Media and Publications, Uncategorized | Tagged applying for immigration, foreign workers, Immigration, immigration and crime, immigration application, immigration general, immigration plan, immigration reform, Practice of immigration law, State Department, US Visa, Visas | Comments Off on Government Expands Social Media Monitoring of Immigration Applicants

USCIS Will No Longer Premium Process H-4s and L-2s filed with H-1B and L-1 Petitions

The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) reports that USCIS will no longer continue its “courtesy practice” of providing premium processing service to H-4 and L-2 applications (Form I-539) filed concurrently with H-1B and L-1 petitions (Form I-129). Rather, USCIS will separate an I-539 application from the I-129 petition and follow the regular I-539 processing time, […]

By mdeutsch | Published July 17, 2019 | Posted in Immigration, Immigration News, Uncategorized | Tagged applying for immigration, employment-based immigration, foreign workers, H-1B, H-1B Visas, H-4 visas, Immigration, immigration application, immigration for businesses, immigration for children, immigration for executives, immigration from canada, immigration general, L-1, nonimmigrant visas, professional workers, US Visa, visa, Visas, work permits | Comments Off on USCIS Will No Longer Premium Process H-4s and L-2s filed with H-1B and L-1 Petitions

USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for All H-1B Petitions

March 12, 2019 USCIS announced today that it is resuming premium processing on Tuesday, March 12, for all H-1B petitions. If you received a request for evidence (RFE) for a pending petition, you may include your RFE response with the premium processing request. When an H-1B petitioner properly requests the agency’s premium processing service, USCIS guarantees a […]

By mdeutsch | Published March 12, 2019 | Posted in Immigration, Immigration News | Tagged employment-based immigration, foreign workers, H-1B, H-1B Visas, H-4 visas, Immigration, immigration application, immigration for businesses, immigration for executives, immigration general, US Visa, Visas, work permits | Comments Off on USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for All H-1B Petitions

DHS Plans to End Employment Authorization for H-4 Spouses

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed amending its rule permitting employment authorization for H‑4 dependent spouses. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issues H‑4 visas to the spouses and minor children of H‑1B visa holders. Currently, an H‑4 dependent spouse is permitted to receive an employment authorization under certain conditions, specifically if the H‑1B visa holder is […]

By mdeutsch | Published February 26, 2019 | Posted in Immigration, Immigration News, Media and Publications, Permanent Residence | Tagged employment-based immigration, foreign workers, H-1B, H-1B Visas, H-4 visas, Immigration, immigration application, immigration for businesses, immigration for executives, immigration general, immigration plan, nonimmigrant visas, professional workers, work permits | Comments Off on DHS Plans to End Employment Authorization for H-4 Spouses

Update: New Rule for H-1B Visas Goes into Effect

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published its final rule, amending the process for selecting foreign nationals to receive cap-subject H-1B visas. The H-1B visa program allows companies to hire, for a three-year term (renewable once), foreign workers who have a bachelor degree or higher and have highly specialized knowledge in specialty occupations such as […]

By mdeutsch | Published February 5, 2019 | Posted in Immigration, Immigration News, Media and Publications, Uncategorized | Tagged applying for immigration, employment-based immigration, foreign workers, H-1B, H-1B Visas, Immigration, immigration application, immigration for businesses, immigration for executives, immigration general, nonimmigrant visas, professional workers, US Visa, Visas, work permits | Comments Off on Update: New Rule for H-1B Visas Goes into Effect