On February 24, 2021, the Biden Administration issued a Presidential Proclamation that reversed President Trump’s EO that, for more than 10 months,
February 25, 2021
On February 24, 2021, the Biden Administration issued a Presidential Proclamation that reversed President Trump’s EO that, for more than 10 months,
Quick Takeaways As of January 26, 2021, all passengers on international flights to the United States must show a negative
Quick Takeaways Restrictions on travelers from Schengen Area countries, the UK/Ireland, and Brazil, set to expire on January 26, 2021,
Quick Takeaways: With limited international flights and country-specific restrictions, leaving the United States may present issues up front. Ongoing travel
Quick Takeaways Blocks rule that was set to go into effect on October 2, 2020. Current fees, forms, and processing
Quick Takeaways Fee increases and corresponding versions of new forms will apply to filings postmarked 10/02/2020 or later. Fee increases
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled Monday that President Trump can put an end
Second round of selections underway for those Registrations still on file from March 2020. At this time it is unclear
UPDATE: Additional Exceptions to Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visa Issuance By Jonathan A. Grode and Joshua H. Rolf Quick Takeaways Derivatives
Quick Takeaways Limited resumption on consulate-by-consulate basis, depending on local conditions. No timetable for universal reopening, resumption of normal workload,
Quick Takeaways: If RFE, NOID, NOIR, Denial, or other Agency request issued between March 1, 2020 and September 11, 2020,
Quick Takeaways The Global Entry Program has been closed since March 19th due to COVID-19. Its reopening has been postponed until
Quick Takeaways: Changes now in effect. Unless subject to an exception, U.S. Department of State will not issue new or
Quick Takeaways: Changes now in effect. Canadians and Bermudians excluded from Executive Order by virtue of being visa exempt. All
Quick Takeaways: Changes go into effect 12:01AM EST on June 24, 2020 and unless lifted or enjoined will remain in
Quick Takeaways: No changes in effect currently. Proposed suspension of issuing H-1B, L-1, J-1, and H-2B Visas for the remainder
Quick Takeaways: Effective 11:59PM March 26, 2020, recent visitors to Brazil will also be banned from traveling to the United
Quick Takeaways: Phased roll-out will begin June 1, full return expected by June 22 when all H-1B Petitions, including Fiscal
Quick Takeaways: If RFE, NOID, NOIR, Denial, or other Agency request issued between March 1, 2020 and July 1, 2020,
Quick Takeaways: Appointments, Interviews, naturalization ceremonies, and other face-to-face interactions with the public cancelled through June 3 USCIS will automatically