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On Wednesday, March 18, the US and Canada mutually agreed to temporarily restrict all non-essential travel across their shared border. Trade between the two countries will continue. As with other COVID-19 related travel...
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...
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...
When considering best practices in employee relations, employers often overlook their significant legal obligations during the hiring process. Read more...
Mar 12, 2020
Employment Discrimination
Because of Sex: Whether Title VII Protects Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Can an employee be fired for being gay? Transgender? The U.S. Supreme Court will answer those related, yet distinct, questions in the upcoming term. Read more...
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....