January 28, 2022
Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination is Now Required for Land or Ferry Entry to the U.S.
The Department of Homeland Security now requires that all visa holders entering the U.S. from Mexico or Canada via land…
January 6, 2022
DOS Expands Visa Interview Waiver Program
The New Policy: The Department of State has extended its visa interview waiver policy. This policy gives U.S. consulates discretion…
November 18, 2021
USCIS Reaches Settlement That Benefits L-2 and H-4 Spouses
As a result of a lengthy lawsuit, the USCIS willlower thehurdles for some H-4 and L-2 spouses. The lawsuit, Shergill…
November 4, 2021
President Biden Issues Executive Order That Will Lift the Travel Ban on November 8, 2021
On November 8, 2021 the regional COVID-19 travel bans will be lifted and a vaccination requirement for nonimmigrant visa holders…
October 16, 2020
New Rules Affecting H-1B Workers and Employment-Based Green Card Applicants, October 2020
On October 8, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a new rule, “Strengthening the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification…
June 23, 2020
Executive Order June 2020
The President Signs an Executive Order Banning Entry of Some Foreign Nationals Applying for Work Visas On Monday, June 22,…
April 17, 2020
How Does a Foreign National Qualify for a Recovery Rebate under the CARES Act?
Many foreign nationals living in the U.S. may be wondering whether they will receive recovery rebates, also known as stimulus…
March 12, 2019
Premium Processing Now Available For All H-1B Petitions
As of March 12, the USCIS is resuming premium processing services (PPS) for all new and pending H-1B petitions. Employers…
October 18, 2018
Employers Brace for Battle with the USCIS
As is widely known, employment-based immigration cases have come under increased scrutiny in recent times. For example, in March of…