Immigration
04.07.20
02.05.20
Trump administration expands travel ban
President Trump’s travel ban now includes foreign nationals of Burma (Myanmar), Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Nigeria, Sudan and Tanzania.
Category Immigration
01.31.20
What is the current version of Form I-9?
On January 31, 2020, the USCIS announced that employers needed to begin using a revised Form I-9.
Category Immigration
01.29.20
Need a new H-1B? There’s a new filing date!
Beginning this year, USCIS will only consider those foreign nationals who are pre-registered between March 1 and 20 in the H-1B lottery.
Category Immigration
01.28.20
New DOS rule to address so-called “birth tourism”
A new DOS rule will make it more difficult for pregnant women to obtain a B visitor visa.
Category Immigration
01.28.20
DHS can begin enforcing public charge rule
The Supreme Court will allow DHS to enforce its controversial public charge rule in all states except Illinois while litigation continues.
Category Immigration
01.23.20
Iranian nationals no longer eligible for E-1 and E-2 visa status
As a result of the termination of a 1955 treaty between Iran and the U.S., nationals of Iran are no longer eligible for E-1 or E-2 status.
Category Immigration
01.13.20
DHS extending Temporary Protected Status for Yemen nationals
The Department of Homeland Security has extended Temporary Protected Status for Yemeni nationals for 18 months.
Category Immigration
12.12.19
The 2020 H-1B cap season is upon us
It’s time to get ready for the H-1B lottery again. But this year, the rules have changed.
Category Immigration