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New DHS Proposed Regulations will Revise the H-1B Cap Lottery
November 5, 2020 | Blog | By John Quill, Maryanne Kline
November 2020 Visa Bulletin: Filing Eligibility Continues for Employment-based Categories
October 29, 2020 | Blog | By Maryanne Kline, John Quill
The Department of State Proposes to Eliminate B-1 in Lieu of H Visa Classifications
October 23, 2020 | Blog
New Regulations will Significantly Restrict H-1B Visa Eligibility — Part 2 of 2
October 8, 2020 | Alert | By John Quill, William Coffman
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.
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New Regulations Will Significantly Restrict H-1B Visa Eligibility — Part 1 of 2
October 7, 2020 | Alert | By John Quill, William Coffman
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.
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Update: Phased Re-Opening Plan at U.S. Passport Agencies; U.S. Passport Office Resumes Routine and Expedited Passport Processing
October 6, 2020 | Blog | By Colleen DiNicola
This is Big: Visa Pathway Opens for Foreign Workers Seeking H-1B; H-2B; L-1 and J-1 Visa Stamps
October 2, 2020 | Blog | By Susan Cohen
Federal Court Halts USCIS Filing Fee Increases Nationwide
September 30, 2020 | Alert | By William Coffman
This immigration alert covers a preliminary injunction granted on September 29, 2020 that temporarily halts implementation of fee increases on most immigration benefit filings.
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Update: October 2020 Visa Bulletin – USCIS Will Accept Adjustment of Status Applications Based on “Dates for Filing” Chart
September 25, 2020 | Alert | By John Quill
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.
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Form I-9 Requirements Flexibility Extended for Additional 60 days to November 19, 2020
September 24, 2020 | Blog
October 2020 Visa Bulletin: Significant Advancement for Most Employment-Based Categories
September 24, 2020 | Alert | By John Quill
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.
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DHS Terminates COVID-related Flight Arrival Restrictions
September 14, 2020 | Blog
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.
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Unacceptable EAD Processing Delays
August 31, 2020 | Blog | By Susan Cohen
Form I-9 Flexibility Updates
August 21, 2020 | Blog | By John Quill, Eleanor Shea
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.
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Update - USCIS Filing Fee Increases
August 19, 2020 | Blog | By John Quill, Angel Feng
USCIS Conducts Second H-1B Cap Lottery
August 17, 2020 | Blog | By John Quill
August 12 Update: Department of State Implementation of the Presidential Proclamation Restricting H, L and J Entry into the United States
August 13, 2020 | Alert | By John Quill
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.
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USCIS to Significantly Increase Filing Fees
August 4, 2020 | Alert | By John Quill, Angel Feng
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.
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Public Charge Rule Blocked by New York Federal Court Judge amidst Pandemic
July 30, 2020 | Blog | By Lindsey Steinberg
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