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Student Exchange Visitor Program Adjusts COVID Related Exemptions for Fall Semester
July 7, 2020 | Blog | By Lindsey Steinberg
Update: Reopening of Global Entry Enrollment Centers Postponed to August 10, 2020
July 6, 2020 | Blog | By Colleen DiNicola
Update: Global Entry Enrollment Centers Scheduled to Re-Open on July 6, 2020
July 1, 2020 | Blog | By Colleen DiNicola
DACA Supreme Court Decision – Further Analysis
June 22, 2020 | Blog | By Susan Cohen, Juan Steevens
Last week the U.S. Supreme Court upheld three lower court rulings, holding that President Trump’s 2017 move to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was unlawful under a federal law known as the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). In its landmark decision, the Court held that the Department of Homeland Security’s termination of DACA was “arbitrary and capricious” under the APA. This challenge presented a complex set of legal arguments, which we analyze in further detail.
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Form I-9 Requirements Flexibility Extended for Another 30 Days to July 19, 2020
June 17, 2020 | Blog
On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced they would again extend flexibility related to in-person Form I-9 compliance that was granted earlier this year, in March 2020.
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Update: Phased Re-Opening Plan at U.S. Passport Agencies; Significant Processing Delays Expected to Continue
June 16, 2020 | Blog | By Colleen DiNicola
On Monday, June 15, 2020, 14 Passport Agencies entered the first phase of a three-phase re-opening plan. Beginning in March, all Passport Agencies were closed to in-person appointments for urgent passport applications except in cases of documented life or death emergencies requiring international travel within 3 days.
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President Trump Issues Proclamation Targeting Certain Chinese Graduate Students and Researchers Seeking to Study or Conduct Research in the U.S.
June 4, 2020 | Blog | By Susan Cohen
On May 29, 2020, President Trump issued a proclamation suspending the entry of certain Chinese F-1 and J-1 foreign students and exchange visitors who have ties to Chinese institutions that support the People’s Republic of China military initiatives.
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Update: Suspension of Trusted Traveler Enrollment Extended to July 6, 2020
June 4, 2020 | Blog | By Colleen DiNicola
On May 26, 2020 Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that it is further extending its suspension of operations at all Trusted Traveler enrollment centers until at least July 6, 2020 to protect CBP officers and the general public from exposure to COVID-19.
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USCIS Phases in Premium Processing
June 2, 2020 | Blog | By William Coffman
On June 1, 2020, USCIS resumed premium processing in phases by case-type. Premium processing had been temporarily suspended since March 20, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Form I-9 Requirements Flexibility Extended for 30 Days
May 18, 2020 | Blog | By Lindsey Steinberg
On Friday May 15, 2020, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced they would extend flexibility related to in-person Form I-9 compliance that was granted earlier this year.
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Impact of COVID-19 on F-1 students seeking OPT
May 7, 2020 | Blog | By Eun Hae Kim
The coronavirus pandemic has caused unprecedented disruptions and damage across the world, and its grave impact has been felt acutely by international students in the United States.
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Part Four of the COVID-19 Roadmap Series: Ensuring a Safe Workplace – Reimagining the Physical Workspace and Business Travel
May 4, 2020 | Blog | By Delaney Busch, Angel Feng
Given the challenges presented by COVID-19, many businesses must consider large-scale, transformational changes to their operations. As social distancing continues and safety concerns pervade the public consciousness, adjustments to the physical workspace and business travel practices will be necessary to reflect these new considerations. In Part 4 of our COVID-19 Roadmap Series, we outline important planning steps and concerns employers need to consider relating to physical workspaces and business travel.
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Newest Version of Form I-9 Must Be Used Starting May 1, 2020. Updated M-274, Handbook for Employers Now Available
April 29, 2020 | Blog | By Angel Feng
Beginning May 1,2020, employers must use the latest edition of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Use of prior editions of the Form I-9 is not permitted.
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New Updates to Trusted Traveler Programs
April 28, 2020 | Blog | By Colleen DiNicola
On April 22, 2020, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced it is extending its suspension of operations at all Trusted Traveler enrollment centers until at least June 1, 2020 to protect CBP officers and the general public from exposure to COVID-19.
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USCIS Offices Planning to Reopen on or After June 4
April 27, 2020 | Blog | By Angel Feng
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it is extending its current office closures, and is now preparing to reopen its offices on or after June 4, 2020.
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Forthcoming Executive Order Will Bar Green Card Seekers for 60 Days
April 21, 2020 | Blog | By Susan Cohen
Reduced Operations at U.S. Passport Agencies in Response to COVID-19; Processing Delays Expected
April 2, 2020 | Blog | By Colleen DiNicola
U.S. citizens have several ways to obtain or renew a US passport, and under certain conditions, the process can be completed in as little as 24 hours. However, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. State Department has significantly reduced operations at Regional Passport Agencies and Acceptance Facilities.
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USCIS Announces Extended Deadlines for Petitioners/Applicants to Respond to RFEs and NOIDs
March 27, 2020 | Blog | By Barbara Chin
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the numerous travel bans and “shelter in place” orders which have been recently announced, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it will extend certain filing deadlines by 60 days.
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USCIS Completes Lottery Selection Process for H-1B FY2021 Cap
March 27, 2020 | Blog | By John Quill
On March 27, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updates on the H-1B cap registration process. Employers and attorneys will need to log into the USCIS Registration portal in order to learn the status of each registration.
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Viewpoint Editors
Susan J. Cohen
Member / Founding Chair, Immigration Practice
Barbara Chin
Practice Group Associate
William L. Coffman
Special Counsel
Angel Feng
Special Counsel
Douglas Hauer
Member
Maryanne Kline
Practice Group Associate
Cassie Ramos
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