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USCIS Publishes Final Rule on Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds | August 2019
USCIS published an advance copy of a final rule that will prescribe how DHS will determine inadmissibility to the United States based on an individual’s likelihood of becoming a public charge. The rule will be published on August 14, 2019, and will go into effect 60...
Expect More Restrictions on H-1B Visas in 2020
Given what has happened so far, we agree with a recent article published by Forbes that 2020 is unlikely to be an improvement over 2019 for companies that hire foreign-born scientists and engineers on H-1B visas, and that companies should expect 2020 to bring more...
Trump Administration’s Agenda Would Further Restrict Legal Immigration
The Trump administration recently published its regulatory agenda, and it is far-reaching and comprehensive. Of interest to employers, the proposals would redefine the term “specialty occupation” to dramatically narrow the types of occupations that qualify for H-1B...
February 2020 Visa Bulletin Update
The February 2020 Visa Bulletin again shows some EB-1 advancement for all countries except for China and India, with final action dates of December 1, 2018, but no EB-1 advancement for India or China. EB-2 and EB-3 final action dates remain current for most...
Expect More Restrictions on H-1B Visas in 2020
Given what has happened so far, we agree with a recent article published by Forbes that 2020 is unlikely to be an improvement over 2019 for companies that hire foreign-born scientists and engineers on H-1B visas, and that companies should expect 2020 to bring more...
Trump Administration’s Agenda Would Further Restrict Legal Immigration
The Trump administration recently published its regulatory agenda, and it is far-reaching and comprehensive. Of interest to employers, the proposals would redefine the term “specialty occupation” to dramatically narrow the types of occupations that qualify for H-1B...
February 2020 Visa Bulletin Update
The February 2020 Visa Bulletin again shows some EB-1 advancement for all countries except for China and India, with final action dates of December 1, 2018, but no EB-1 advancement for India or China. EB-2 and EB-3 final action dates remain current for most...
Immigration News
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What’s Happening to Trump’s Travel Ban?
January 27, 2020
Monday marks the third anniversary of the Trump administration’s travel ban—a presidential proclamation that needlessly divides families on the basis of their religion and nationality. The proclamation restricts travel to the United […]
Visa Bulletin
January 2020
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during January 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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What’s Happening to Trump’s Travel Ban?
January 27, 2020
Monday marks the third anniversary of the Trump administration’s travel ban—a presidential proclamation that needlessly divides families on the basis of their religion and nationality. The proclamation restricts travel to the United […]
VISA Bulletin
January 2020
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during January 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.