Headlines: President Biden Sets in Motion a Flurry of Immigration Actions in First Days – Newly inaugurated President Joseph R. Biden launched a sweeping array of immigration-related executive orders, regulatory actions, and legislative proposals. DHS Pauses Certain Removals for 100 Days – The Department of Homeland Security announced that it is pausing for 100 days […]
Headlines: Biden Administration Poised to Introduce Immigration-Related Executive Orders; Democrats Prepare Legislation – The Biden administration has plans to introduce executive orders and push for immigration legislation “immediately” after taking office. Labor, Homeland Security Dept. Issue Final Rules Changing Prevailing Wage Methodology, Employer-Employee Relationship – The agencies’ final rules make substantive changes to foreign worker […]
Headlines: USCIS Issues Final Rule Prioritizing Higher Wages in H-1B Cap Selection Process – USCIS published a final rule prioritizing the selection of new H-1B petitions in 2021 based on proffered wages. USCIS Announces Delays in Issuing Receipt Notices Filed at Lockbox Facilities – USCIS announced delays of four to six weeks in sending out […]
Headlines: Trump Extends Through March Bans on Foreign Workers Previously Set to Expire December 31, 2020; Extends Memo on Visa Sanctions – President Trump signed a proclamation extending earlier proclamations suspending the entry of certain immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applicants through March 31, 2021. He also extended a separate memo on visa sanctions for certain […]
