Immigration

This alert analyzes regulations announced by DOL and DHS on October 6, 2020 that will significantly impact the H-1B visa program. They take effect on December 7, 2020.

This alert covers an October 6, 2020 announcement by DOL and DHS regarding regulations that will significantly impact the H-1B visa program. Part 1 of our alert addresses DOL regulations taking effect on Thursday, October 9.

This immigration alert covers a preliminary injunction granted on September 29, 2020 that temporarily halts implementation of fee increases on most immigration benefit filings.

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.