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Immigration Update – January 18, 2022

January 18, 2022/0 Comments/in 2022, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

Headlines: USCIS Clarifies Guidance on O-1 Nonimmigrants in Arts vs. Motion Pictures and Television – USCIS clarified guidance on how the agency determines whether an O-1B beneficiary will be evaluated as a person of extraordinary ability in the arts or as a person of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry when a […]

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Immigration Update – January 10, 2022

January 10, 2022/0 Comments/in 2022, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

Headlines: DHS OIG Finds That Manual Processing Slowed USCIS Benefits Delivery During Pandemic – In a new report, the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General found that continued reliance on manual processing slowed U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ benefits delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic. USCIS concurred with OIG’s recommendations. OFLC Completes Random Assignments […]

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Immigration Update – January 03, 2022

January 3, 2022/0 Comments/in 2022, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

Headlines: USCIS Extends Flexibilities for Responding to Certain Agency Requests – The flexibilities apply if the issuance date listed on the request, notice, or decision is between March 1, 2020, and March 26, 2022, inclusive. USCIS said it will consider a response to such requests and notices received within 60 calendar days after the response […]

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Immigration Update – December 27, 2021

December 27, 2021/0 Comments/in 2021, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

Headlines: State Dept. Expands Waivers of In-Person Interviews for Certain Temporary Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants – The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, has authorized consular officers to waive the in-person interview requirement for certain temporary employment nonimmigrant visa applicants who have a petition approved USCIS. Restrictions on Travelers From Southern […]

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Immigration Update – December 20, 2021

December 20, 2021/0 Comments/in 2021, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

Headlines: Immigration Provisions of Social Spending Bill in Limbo as Senate Democrats Struggle With Parliamentarian Rejections, Uncertainties – Lawmakers struggled to consider their options, including revisions to the immigration provisions or simply moving ahead without parliamentarian approval. DHS Extends I-9 Flexibility to April 30, 2022 – DHS extended the flexibility policy in complying with certain […]

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Immigration Update – December 13, 2021

December 13, 2021/0 Comments/in 2021, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

Headlines: Labor Dept. Implements Court Order Vacating Prevailing Wage Final Rule – The vacated rule amended regulations governing the prevailing wages for employment opportunities that U.S. employers seek to fill with foreign workers on a permanent or temporary basis through certain employment-based visas or through H-1B, H-1B1, or E-3 nonimmigrant visas. USCIS Temporarily Waives 60-Day […]

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Immigration Update – December 06, 2021

December 6, 2021/0 Comments/in 2021, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

Headlines: Biden Administration Increases Travel Restrictions in Response to New ‘Omicron’ Coronavirus Variant – In a rapidly developing situation, following new travel bans imposed on several countries, the Biden administration announced additional measures, effective December 6, 2021, including a requirement that inbound international passengers take a COVID-19 viral test within a day of their departure, […]

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Immigration Update – November 29, 2021

November 29, 2021/0 Comments/in 2021, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

Headlines: Travel Bans Imposed Quickly in Response to New ‘Omicron’ Coronavirus Variant – In a rapidly developing situation, President Biden said that most travelers (excluding U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents) who have been in any of eight countries in southern Africa for the prior 14 days will be barred from entry into the United […]

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Immigration Update – November 22, 2021

November 22, 2021/0 Comments/in 2021, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

Headlines: Build Back Better Act, Passed in House, Includes Immigration Provisions; Senate’s Next – The House of Representatives passed the “Build Back Better” budget reconciliation bill. It includes $100 billion toward immigration measures, including provisions paving the way for employees and others waiting in backlogs, and raising some immigration-related fees. It also would provide for […]

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Immigration Update – November 15, 2021

November 15, 2021/0 Comments/in 2021, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

Headlines: Major Settlement Changes USCIS’ Work Authorization Policy for Certain H-4, E, and L Nonimmigrant Dependent Spouses – Following recent litigation, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that certain H-4, E, or L dependent spouses will qualify for an automatic work permit extension if certain conditions are met. DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and […]

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Immigration Update – November 08, 2021

November 8, 2021/0 Comments/in 2021, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

Headlines: House Budget Reconciliation Bill Retains High-Skilled Immigrant Provisions, Would Impose Fee Increases – The House of Representatives’ draft social spending bill contains several immigration measures, including provisions paving the way for high-skilled scientists and engineers, and raising immigration-related fees. CDC Issues Order for Negative Pre-Departure COVID-19 Test or Documentation of Recovery from COVID-19 for […]

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Immigration Update – November 01, 2021

November 1, 2021/0 Comments/in 2021, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

Headlines: President Biden Replaces Country-by-Country Pandemic-Related Air Travel Restrictions With Vaccine Requirement – Effective November 8, 2021, a new Presidential Proclamation that governs the entry into the United States by air of “noncitizen nonimmigrants” revokes previous country-by-country restrictions applied during the COVID-19 pandemic and replaces them with a vaccination requirement. Settlement Agreement Outlines ‘New, Overarching’ […]

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Immigration Update – October 25, 2021

October 25, 2021/0 Comments/in 2021, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

  Headlines: DHS Continues Travel Restrictions at Land Border Ports of Entry With Mexico – DHS will continue to temporarily limit non-essential travel of individuals from Mexico into the United States at land ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border until January 21, 2022. DOJ, DOL Reach Settlements With Facebook Resolving Claims of Discrimination Against […]

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Immigration Update – October 18, 2021

October 18, 2021/0 Comments/in 2021, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

Headlines: DHS Announces Fully Vaccinated Travelers From Canada and Mexico Will Be Allowed to Enter United States at Land Borders and Ferry Crossings – The modifications will occur in two phases over the next few months. India and China EB-3 Dates Retrogress in November 2021 Visa Bulletin – The Department of State’s Visa Bulletin for […]

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Immigration Update – October 11, 2021

October 11, 2021/0 Comments/in 2021, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

Headlines: State Dept. Announces Changes in Vaccination Requirements for Immigrants and Certain Nonimmigrants – All immigrant visa applicants, all K fiancé(e) visa applicants, and nonimmigrant visa applicants who are referred to panel physicians must receive a full COVID-19 vaccine series as part of their medical exam before being issued a visa. The vaccine must be […]

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Immigration Update – October 04, 2021

October 4, 2021/0 Comments/in 2021, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

Headlines: Continuing Resolution to Fund Government Until December 3 Includes Provisions to Aid Afghans at Risk – The continuing resolution to keep the federal government open until December 3, 2021, was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden. USCIS Releases Information for Afghans at Risk, Including Parolees Departing Military Installations and Others […]

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Immigration Update – September 27, 2021

September 27, 2021/0 Comments/in 2021, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

Headlines: Biden Admin Announces New Policy: Vaccines, Testing Required for International Travelers to United States – The Biden administration will ease pandemic travel restrictions to allow fully vaccinated travelers to enter the United States beginning in November 2021. USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests – The flexibility, extended in response to the ongoing […]

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Immigration Update – September 20, 2021

September 20, 2021/0 Comments/in 2021, News & Articles/by lashawnwilkins

Headlines: Senate Parliamentarian Rejects Inclusion of Immigration Language in $3.5 Trillion Bill – In a blow to Democrats, President Biden, and immigration advocates, the Senate parliamentarian ruled that immigration language cannot be included in the $3.5 trillion filibuster-proof budget reconciliation bill. District Court Vacates H-1B Lottery Wage-Based Final Rule – The rule would have prioritized […]

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Immigration Update – September 13, 2021

September 20, 2021/0 Comments/in 2021, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

Headlines: DHS Continues TPS Designations for El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Sudan, Honduras, and Nepal – DHS announced the automatic extension of temporary protected status designations for El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Sudan, Honduras, and Nepal. The automatic extension of TPS-related documentation includes EADs through December 31, 2022. USCIS Is Expediting Afghan Petitions, Observers Say – According […]

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Immigration Update – September 07, 2021

September 7, 2021/0 Comments/in 2021, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

Vol. 10, No. 8A ▪ August 1, 2014 Headlines: State Dept. Releases Guidance on Immigrant Visa Prioritization – DOS released guidance on how its embassies and consulates are prioritizing immigrant visa applications as they work to reduce the backlog resulting from travel restrictions and operational constraints caused by the global COVID pandemic. DHS Extends I-9 […]

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