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USCIS to Begin Accepting Applications Under its New Process to Promote the Unity and Stability of Families on August 19, 2024 | JD Supra
In June 2024, the Biden Administration announced several immigration actions using the authority of the executive branch. Within a political landscape of stalemate on virtually all things immigration, it has not been unusual for recent administrations to seek to achieve certain policy goals outside of the legislative process.
U.S. Supreme Court to Decide U.S. Citizens’ Rights When a Consulate Denies a Spousal Visa | JD Supra
The U.S. Supreme Court of the U.S. (SCOTUS) has granted certiorari to hear Department of State v. Muñoz, at the request of the Biden Administration. The stakes are high.
U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and State Accelerate ESTA Eligibility for Israeli Nationals, Effective Immediately | JD Supra
The U.S. Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and State (DOS) announced in September that the agencies were expanding the list of Visa Waiver Program countries to include Israel, with a projected effective date of November 30, 2023. On October 19th, DHS released an updated statement announcing that it had accelerated the timeline of the VWP designation, effective immediately.
ICE Announces End to Form I-9 Document Inspection Flexibility Policies | JD Supra
In response to the unprecedented impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on business and government operations, many U.S. government agencies implemented various temporary flexibility policies to facilitate operations. Some have been adopted permanently—such as USCIS accepting scans of original signatures on its forms—and others have expired, or will be expiring. One of those expiring policies concerns the remote inspection of identity and work authorization documents for employees on Form I-9.
Green Card Applicants, and their Physicians & Lawyers Rejoice: USCIS Permanently Removes Logistical Hurdle in the Adjustment of Status Application Process | Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP - JDSupra
On March 31, 2023, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a major change to a longstanding practice in its Policy Manual: The 60-day rule is being permanently suspended.
USCIS Announces Registration Period for FY 2024 H-1B Cap Season | JD Supra
Because the demand for H-1B visas typically exceeds the number of H-1B visas available for a given year under the quota, USCIS conducts an annual lottery in order to determine which petitions will be selected for full adjudication to receive an H-1B visa. This year, USCIS will be using the same electronic registration process that it implemented two cycles ago (note: webpage not yet updated for FY 2024 cycle).
U.S. Department of State Passport Processing Delays Could Hamper International Travel Plans for the Inattentive | JD Supra
Do you have plans to travel outside of the U.S. for the holidays? If so, go grab your passport right now and ensure it is, and will be, valid during your scheduled trip. Generally speaking, you need a valid passport to enter other countries and to return to the U.S. (with exceptions). Moreover, foreign nations commonly require that you have sufficient blank pages for visa/entry stamping.
Take a Number, Please: A Review of FY2022 Employment-Based Immigrant Visas (Green Cards) & Adjustment of Status Processing | JD Supra
Attainment of an immigrant visa—colloquially known as a “Green Card”—is the ultimate goal for many foreign nationals temporarily residing in the U.S. Having a green card means finally doing away with frequent visa renewals, processing nightmares and backlogs, and international travel issues. It also allows the green card holder to work for any employer in the U.S. The cost?: the green card process is nightmarish: It is lengthy, complex, costly, often unpredictable, and can be anxiety-inducing.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Other Agencies Announce Their Spring 2022 Unified Agenda: Immigration Focus | JD Supra
The Biden Administration’s Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions reports on the actions administrative agencies plan to issue in the near and long term. Released by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, the Agenda provides important public notice and transparency about proposed regulatory and deregulatory actions within the Executive Branch.
USCIS Announces Registration Period for FY 2023 H-1B Cap Season | JD Supra
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2023 H-1B cap season lottery will open at 12 pm EST on March 1, 2022, and will run through noon on March 18, 2022. Because the demand for H-1B visas typically exceeds the number of H-1B visas available for a given year under the quota, USCIS conducts an annual lottery in order to determine which petitions will be selected for full adjudication to receive an H-1B visa.
New COVID-19 Vaccination And Testing Protocols Effective November 8th; Prior Travel Restrictions/NIE Regime Has Been Rescinded
Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel United States: New COVID-19 Vaccination And Testing Protocols Effective November 8th; Prior Travel Restrictions/NIE Regime Has Been Rescinded 11 November 2021 Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
New COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Protocols Effective November 8th; Prior Travel Restrictions/NIE Regime Has Been Rescinded | JD Supra
Effective November 8, 2021, the U.S. government has rescinded the much bemoaned geography-based travel restrictions and National Interest Exception (NIE) regime that was implemented through a series of Presidential Proclamations. This blog will summarize the new requirements for travelers to the United States.
COVID-19 Vaccination to be Required of Most Green Card Applicants | JD Supra
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have recently added vaccination against COVID-19 to its list of required vaccinations for individuals seeking lawful permanent resident status—colloquially known as a “green card”—in the United States. This requirement becomes effective on October 1, 2021.
[Webinar] New Landscapes in Employment Law & Global Mobility - October 7th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT | JD Supra
October 7th, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT HR Legalist Live Presents: New Landscapes in Employment Law & Global Mobility Join us on Thursday, October 7, 2021, for the next installment of “HR Legalist Live,” where Obermayer attorneys bring their popular blog to life.
COVID-19 Vaccination To Be Required Of Most Green Card Applicants
Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel United States: COVID-19 Vaccination To Be Required Of Most Green Card Applicants 17 September 2021 Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
Got The Travel Itch? Strict U.S. Travel Restrictions Persist Despite Relaxation Of Rules For U.S. Travelers
Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel United States: Got The Travel Itch? Strict U.S. Travel Restrictions Persist Despite Relaxation Of Rules For U.S. Travelers 26 August 2021 Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. As the summer kicks in and the global pandemic begins to shift in some countries, people are ready to travel, no matter the obstacles in the way.
Got the Travel Itch? Strict U.S. Travel Restrictions Persist Despite Relaxation of Rules for U.S. Travelers | JD Supra
As the summer kicks in and the global pandemic begins to shift in some countries, people are ready to travel, no matter the obstacles in the way. Curiously, while travel and visa rules are usually bilateral in nature, that is not how things are unfolding now. For instance, on June 18th, the European Union (“EU”) added the U.S. to its list of countries (non-binding) for which travel restrictions should be lifted.
USCIS Announces Registration Period for FY 2022 H-1B Cap Season | JD Supra
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2022 H-1B cap season lottery will open at 12pm EST on March 9, 2021 and will run through March 25, 2021. Because the demand for H-1B visas typically exceeds the number of visas available for a given year, USCIS conducts an annual lottery in order to determine which petitions will be selected for full adjudication to receive an H-1B visa.
Businesses & Foreign Nationals Eagerly Await Return to Immigration-Friendly Policies Under Biden Administration: What to Expect | JD Supra
Fifth in a Series of Blogs Regarding the Presidential Transition From the beginning of the Trump presidency, the administration made clear that it would seek to enact major reforms of the U.S. immigration system, underpinning such an ambitious effort with the president’s “Buy American, Hire American” Executive Order. In sum, the Trump administration has made more than 400 alterations to the U.S. immigration system while in office.
Department of Homeland Security Proposes Restrictive H-1B Regulation to Codify Its Highly Disputed Adjudicatory Practices | JD Supra
Earlier this month, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) regulations that are anticipated to be highly restrictive and far-reaching. The proposed regulations would codify major changes in how the agency interprets and applies H-1B specialty occupation and other rules in adjudicating H-1B nonimmigrant visa petitions filed with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (“USCIS”).
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Modifies COVID-19 Special Exemptions for F-1/M-1 Students Regarding Online Courses, Potential to Impact CPT Work Authorizations | Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP - JDSupra
On July 6, 2020, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (“SEVP”) announced a series of changes for the Fall 2020 semester that will rollback accommodations made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic with regard to F-1/M-1 student visa holders’ ability to take courses online.
Trump Administration Issues Presidential Proclamation Severely Restricting Entry of Certain Nonimmigrants into the U.S. & Extending Prior Ban on Entry of Most Immigrant Visa Categories | Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP - JDSupra
On June 22, 2020, the Trump Administration issued yet another Presidential Proclamation that further restricts immigration and stands to severely impact the U.S. business community and its ability to hire foreign talent. The latest Proclamation targets some of the most commonly used employment-based visa categories.
USCIS Announces Temporary Office Closures and Postponement of Appointments | JD Supra
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USCIS to Implement Policy Change Impacting the Acquisition of Citizenship for Children Born Overseas | JD Supra
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USCIS to Commence Premium Processing Adjudications for Pending H-1B Cap- Subject Petitions Starting June 10 | JD Supra
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USCIS Launches New Online H-1B Employer Data Hub | JD Supra
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USCIS to Close the Moscow Field Office | JD Supra
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Canadian Cannabis Legalization: Considerations at the U.S. Border for Canadian Nationals and U.S. Employers | JD Supra
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The Department of Homeland Security Proposes New Pre-Registration Procedure and Alterations to Lottery Selection Process for H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions | Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC - JDSupra
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TN Visa Category Left Unchanged in NAFTA Successor Agreement: The “United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement” | JD Supra
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USCIS to Begin Issuing Redesigned ‘Green Cards’ Starting May 1, 2017
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on April 19, 2017 that the agency will begin issuing revamped Permanent Resident Cards (commonly referred to as “green cards”) and Employment Authorization Documents (EAD Cards) as a part of the Next Generation Secure Identification Document Project, a multi-agency initiative aimed at modernizing security measures through advanced biometrics technologies.
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