Immigration
01.13.21
10.06.20
President Trump signs H.R. 8337, potentially expanding USCIS...
On October 1, 2020, President Trump signed H.R. 8337, which will continue to fund the federal government and also potentially significantly changes USCIS Premium Processing service.
Category Immigration
10.05.20
New USCIS fees and forms blocked
On September 29, 2020, a federal judge blocked implementation of the new USCIS fee rule, largely based on questions regarding the legality of the appointment of Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Chad Wolf.
Category Immigration
05.14.20
COVID-19 temporary List B document policy for I-9 purposes
As a result of COVID-19, employers may treat an expired List B identity document as a receipt for I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, purposes.
Category Immigration
03.25.20
USCIS suspends Premium Processing service for all I-129 and...
USCIS’ suspension of Premium Processing of certain immigration petitions will most significantly impact H-1B workers changing employers.
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
01.23.20
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
11.08.19
DHS extends TPS documents for six countries
To ensure compliance with various court orders, DHS has announced it will extend the validity of TPS-related documents for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Sudan through January 4, 2021.
Category Immigration