Chin & Curtis News and Events
Updated Travel Advisory – April 2021
Travel guidance has changed in the past few months due to surges in COVID-19 infections and a change in the administration. This advisory provides updates to travel bans and protocols, updates to National Interest Exceptions (NIE) for the Schengen area,...
CCIU Newsletter (March 2021 | 158)
This March immigration news update includes the House passage of the ‘Dreamer’ and Farmworker Bills, the DHS’ withdrawal of the proposed “Affidavit of Support Rule,” an EB-5...
CCIU Newsletter (March 2021 | 157)
This March immigration news update includes new DHS regulations surrounding the Public Charge Rule, Travel Ban guidance, Interview Waiver Eligibility extensions, H-1B petitions, and much more.
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CCIU Newsletter (March 2021 | 156)
This month's CCIU newsletter updates include DOS guidance on travel exceptions, common mistakes to avoid in H-1B Registration, updates to the social security administration tentative non-confirmation process, and ICE's new case review process.
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President Biden Lifts Ban on Immigrants
On Wednesday, February 24, President Biden revoked the Trump Administration's ban on immigrants, saying the order failed to advance American interests. The ban's rescission is effective immediately. Immigrant applicants, including those selected in the FY 2020 Diversity Visa Lottery, may...
HR’s Most Common Immigration Pain Points
Human resources professionals have their hands full managing the needs of their workforce, including helping employees through the work visa process. Foreign talent is a critical component for U.S. companies, especially those driving innovation in sectors that rely on a...
CCIU Newsletter (February 2021 | 154)
This third edition of the February CCIU Newsletter brings additional immigration news and updates: the Biden Administration unveiled a new immigration reform bill, USCIS issued an update to last year’s H-1B visa cap, and diversity visas have been extended, among...
Overview of the Cap H-1B Process
The H-1B lottery season is a crucial time of year, providing a path for companies and employees to vie for work visas. With demand for H-1B visas consistently outpacing supply, understanding the process and requirements for participation is a high...
Immigration News
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Court Allows ICE to Use Enforcement Priorities Set by the Biden Administration
September 16, 2021
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday stayed a significant part of an earlier decision by the Northern District of Texas that would have blocked the implementation of the Biden administration’s immigration enforcement priorities. In […]
Visa Bulletin
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers for: “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to the National Visa Center.
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Immigration News
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Court Allows ICE to Use Enforcement Priorities Set by the Biden Administration
September 16, 2021
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday stayed a significant part of an earlier decision by the Northern District of Texas that would have blocked the implementation of the Biden administration’s immigration enforcement priorities. In […]
VISA Bulletin
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers for: “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to the National Visa Center.