The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it will temporarily suspend premium processing for cap-subject H-1B visas. On May 27 at the latest, USCIS will begin accepting expedited processing...
Category: Immigration Law
Mar 18, 2020
Immigration Law
USCIS Cancels All In-Person Interviews
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is canceling all in-person interviews, including asylum, naturalization, and green card interviews, as part of the effort to combat COVID-19. All face-to-face services will...
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we want to update our clients on the measures we are taking to provide you with the highest quality legal services while keeping our workplace and our community safe and healthy. ...
Mar 15, 2020
Immigration Law
Trump Administration Extends Travel Restrictions to United Kingdom and Ireland
Following the travel ban for visitors from the European Schengen countries, the Trump administration has extended these restrictions to the United Kingdom and Ireland. Beginning at midnight Eastern Standard Time on Monday,...
US Embassies and Consulates in France, Jamaica, Israel and elsewhere are canceling or limiting scheduled visa interviews in response to the spread of coronavirus. The US Embassies in Paris, France and Kingston, Jamaica have...
Mar 12, 2020
Immigration Law
President Trump Announces 30-Day Ban on Travel to the US from Schengen Countries
President Trump issued a new travel ban last night in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Beginning at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020, the United States will not admit foreign nationals who have been physically...
Mar 11, 2020
Immigration Law
Government Adapts F, M, and J Visa Restrictions in Response to Coronavirus
Amidst the spread of COVID-19, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has stated that it will make “temporary adaptations” to visa rules that restrict international students’ ability to take online classes....
Mar 05, 2020
Immigration Law
Presidential Proclamation Extends Travel Restrictions to Include Visitors to Iran
President Trump has expanded the government’s coronavirus-related travel restrictions, which now apply to travelers who have recently visited Iran. As of March 2, 2020, all immigrants or nonimmigrants who were physically...
Mar 04, 2020
Immigration Law
USCIS Asks Sick Applicants to Reschedule Appointments During Coronavirus Outbreak, Closes Seattle Office
On February 25, 2020, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) issued an alert asking applicants experiencing flu-like symptoms to reschedule their appointments, whether or not they were exposed to coronavirus....
Feb 05, 2020
Immigration Law
USCIS Issues New I-9 Forms
On January 31, 2020, USCIS issued an updated version of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with minor changes to the form and instructions. Employers should begin using the updated form as soon as possible....