January 24, 2023
USCIS Will Begin “Bundling” Adjudication of Petitions for H-4 and L-2 Dependents
On January 20, 2023, the USCIS settled a class action lawsuit that challenged the extremely long adjudication and processing times…
November 11, 2022
Impact of Equal Pay Transparency Laws on PERM Labor Market Test
As of November 1, 2022, New York City, California, Rhode Island, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, and Washington…
June 30, 2022
“But What About My Medical Exam?” Quick tips for how to handle Adjustment of Status-related medical exams
The Form I-693 medical exam has long been a standard building block of the Adjustment of Status application for applicants…
May 6, 2022
Temporary Rule Allows for 540 Day Automatic Extension for Some EADs
The USCIS has issued a temporary final rule that allows for a 540 day automatic extension for some EAD renewal…
January 31, 2022
Victoria Gentry Serves as Chair of Immigration Practice Committee of Nashville Bar Association
The Immigration Group is pleased to announce that Victoria Gentry, the firm’s Managing Attorney, will serve as the Chair of…
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…
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,…