Immigration

This alert reviews the cut-off dates for the EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and Other Worker employment-based categories that determine if an individual may file a Form I-485 Adjustment of Status application (“green card” application) to USCIS.

This alert covers the Department of State’s per-country priority date cut-offs for the October 2020 Visa Bulletin, including the dates found in the bulletin’s Final Action Chart and Dates for Filing Chart.

On September 15, 2020 the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will publish an announcement that it will terminate arrival restrictions applicable to certain international flights starting on September 14, 2020.

On August 18, 2020, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced they would again extend flexibility relating to in-person Form I-9 compliance.

This alert reviews August 12, 2020 guidance regarding the “National Interest” exemption to the Presidential Proclamation that bans entry to the US for H-1B, H-2B, L-1 and certain J-1 travelers who were outside the US and not in possession of a valid visa or travel document as of June 24, 2020.

On August 3, USCIS issued a Final Rule, which will dramatically increase filing fees for many common petitions and applications and reduce other filing fees.

On July 23, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is lifting its suspension of Trusted Traveler enrollment eligibility for New York residents, effective immediately. Trusted Traveler programs include the popular Global Entry program, NEXUS, Sentri, and FAST.

This Mintz immigration alert examines President Trump’s July 14 Executive Order and what it means for individuals holding Hong Kong SAR (Special Administrative Region) passports.

This alert provides an update on the government’s implementation of its June 22, 2020 Presidential Proclamation restricting entry of H, L and J visa holders into the United States.

This alert outlines President Trump’s June 22, 2020 travel ban proclamation, which extends a temporary travel ban announced on April 22, 2020 that restricted certain individuals issued immigrant visas at U.S. consulates from entering the US.