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DHS Settlement Will Benefit L-2 and H-4 EAD Workers
November 12, 2021 | Alert | By Angel Feng, Shannon N. Parker, John Quill
This alert outlines a November 10, 2021 DHS announcement of policy changes that will benefit H-4 and L-2 employees, who have experienced employment disruptions due to USCIS processing delays.
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Travel Alert – Update* on U.S. Travel Bans and Travel Requirements
November 9, 2021 | Alert | By Maryanne Kline, William Coffman, Lindsey Steinberg
Read Mintz’s guide to U.S. travel bans and travel requirements, including the Biden administration’s recent requirement for inbound international travelers to the U.S. to test for COVID-19 within one day of flight departure or present documentation of recovery from COVID-19.
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Webinar Recording: H-1B Cap Planning
November 4, 2021 | Webinar | By John Quill, William Coffman, Angel Feng
The H-1B quota continues to be oversubscribed, and last year saw a record number of H-1B registration submissions, which resulted in low selection rates. Advance planning is required for H-1B cap candidates. This webinar discussed strategies for contingency planning for employees who are not selected in the cap lottery.
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Biden Administration Announces End to COVID-19 Travel Bans
October 26, 2021 | Alert | By William Coffman
Read about the October 25, 2021 Presidential Proclamation confirming that it will end all COVID-19 travel bans on Monday, November 8 and how this policy change will impact nonimmigrant travelers to the U.S.
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Facebook enters Settlement Agreement regarding PERM Labor Certification Recruiting Practices
October 21, 2021 | Blog | By William Coffman
The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Office of Public Affairs issued a press release two days ago, October 19, 2021, announcing a settlement with Facebook involving their recruiting practices to qualify foreign nationals for permanent residence (green card) status in the U.S. This settlement involves a civil fine of $4.75 million payable to the U.S. government, plus an additional payment of up to $9.5 million to eligible victims. This settlement ends a lawsuit filed by DOJ against Facebook in December of 2020.
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Webinar Recording: Changes to the COVID Travel Ban
October 21, 2021 | Webinar | By Maryanne Kline, John Quill
The Mintz Immigration Practice focused on the evolving immigration landscape and the anticipated changes to US immigration policies as of October 2021 in this 30-minute session.
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Biden Administration Announces Changes to COVID-19 Travel Bans
September 22, 2021 | Alert | By John Quill
This alert covers the White House’s September 20, 2021 announcement that it is revamping travel restrictions for international travelers entering the US. Beginning in early November, country-specific travel bans will be replaced by a policy based on vaccination status and COVID-19 testing.
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USCIS Announces New COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Immigration Medical Examinations
September 20, 2021 | Alert | By Angel Feng
This alert discusses the USCIS’s requirement, as of October 1, for any applicant for immigration categories requiring the immigration medical examination to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Form I-9 Requirements Flexibility Extended until December 31, 2021
September 9, 2021 | Blog | By Juan Steevens
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Streamlines Social Security Administration Applications for Form I-485 Permanent Resident Applicants
August 11, 2021 | Alert | By Susan Cohen
On Monday, August 9, 2021, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that applicants filing for permanent resident status may also apply for a Social Security number or replacement card as part of their adjustment of status application process.
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Settlement Reached with USCIS in Class Action Suit Relating to OPT Processing Delays
August 10, 2021 | Alert | By Lindsey Steinberg
This alert covers a USCIS settlement regarding lengthy delays in processing of Employment Authorization Document (EAD) applications for individuals in F-1 student status.
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USCIS Conducts Second H-1B Cap Lottery
August 10, 2021 | Blog | By Lindsey Steinberg
On Thursday, July 29, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the results of a second H-1B cap lottery. The agency selected an additional number of H-1B registrations from the original submissions, which occurred during the registration period from March 9 to March 25, 2021.
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US Department of State Extends Validity of National Interest Exceptions to 12 Months
July 7, 2021 | Alert | By Maryanne Kline
This alert discusses the US State Department’s July 6, 2021 announcement that National Interest Exceptions (NIEs) to the COVID-related travel ban are now valid for 12 months — up from 30 days — and that multiple entries are permitted.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Issues Policy Updates to Improve Legal Immigration Processes
June 16, 2021 | Alert | By William Coffman
This alert provides information about USCIS’s new, official policy updates to be included in its Policy Manual, which examiners use to adjudicate eligibility for immigration benefits.
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U.S. Department of State Issues More Revisions to National Interest Exceptions to COVID-19 Travel Bans
June 8, 2021 | Alert | By William Coffman
This alert covers updated guidance issued by the US Department of State on June 1, 2021 that expands the eligibility for National Interest Exceptions (NIEs) to the travel bans from the Schengen Area of the EU, the U.K., Ireland, China, Iran, Brazil, South Africa, and India.
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Form I-9 Requirements Flexibility Extended until August 31, 2021
June 1, 2021 | Blog
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced they would again extend flexibility relating to in-person Form I-9 compliance.
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DOS Announces New Interpretation of Citizenship at Birth Accounting for Advances in Assisted Reproductive Technologies
May 21, 2021 | | By Angel Feng
On May 18, 2021, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) updated its interpretation of the requirements for acquisition of U.S. citizenship at birth as provided by the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
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Revisions to National Interest Exceptions to Schengen Travel Ban
May 12, 2021 | Alert | By John Quill
This alert reviews the Department of State’s updated guidance, issued March 2, 2021, on the National Interest Exception (NIE) waiver to the COVID-related travel ban affecting individuals traveling to the US from the Schengen Area, the U.K. and Ireland.
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Travel Alert – Update on U.S. Travel Bans
May 12, 2021 | Alert | By Maryanne Kline
This alert advises caution regarding international travel and covers the CDC’s January 26, 2021 order on COVID-19 testing, current travel bans and their exemptions and waivers, visa processing, and additional notes on entry into the US.
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Biden Administration Bans Most Travel from India
May 12, 2021 | Alert | By John Quill
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