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Trump Administration Lifts Regional Covid-19 Bans for Europe and Brazil, but Biden Team to Reverse
In conjunction with the CDC requirement of a negative Covid-19 test for all international travel to the United States starting January 26, President Trump has issued a proclamation lifting the travel ban for Brazil, Schengen countries, Ireland and the United...
Expediting Immigration Applications Before USCIS
It can be frustrating to file an application or petition before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) only to wait through seemingly endless delays. But all may not be lost: USCIS will consider requests to expedite applications and petitions on...
New COVID-19 travel restrictions; DOL tries again to increase prevailing wages
More travel and immigration updates emerged this week from the CDC and the Department of Labor.
First and most urgent, the U.S. will require negative COVID-19 tests from international passengers arriving by air on and after January 26. A...
Nonimmigrant Visa Suspension Extended – What Are The Options?
In one of the last acts of the Trump Administration, the nonimmigrant visa suspension – first announced in June – was extended through March 31, 2021. This suspends the issuance of new L-1, H-1B, H-2B, and certain J-1 visas through...
Critical Updates to Rules and Restrictions on H-1B Lottery
Restrictions on the H-1B lottery will be published tomorrow by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The “midnight” regulation would be scheduled to take effect on March 9, in time for the 2022 H-1B cap season. However, we believe...
Consular NIV Interview Waivers Expanded
There is relief for certain travelers renewing their visa stamp. On December 29, Secretary of State Pompeo, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, temporarily expanded the ability of consular officers to waive the in-person interview requirement for individuals...
CCIU Newsletter (December 2020 | 150)
Just when we thought the year was winding down, we have new extensions and a travel restriction to share! Before its expiration, President Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act...
CCIU Newsletter (December 2020 | 149)
2021 is right around the corner, and timely immigration updates may impact broader themes during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this CCIU December Edition: Part III, we provide updates on the H-1B Computer Programmer as a specialty occupation, in addition to proposed deregulatory...
CCIU Newsletter (December 2020 | 148)
As we approach on the beginning of a New Year, timely immigration updates may impact broader themes during the COVID-19 pandemic. These updates include the H-1B program and employment-based...
CCIU Newsletter (December 2020 | 147)
Restrictive H-1B Rules Enjoined
Great news! The two new regulations that drastically increased prevailing wage requirements for H-1B and PERM, and would have soon...
What’s Next? Post-Election Regulatory Shifts
With so much change and uncertainty in our day to day lives, we enjoyed hearing perspectives from the American Immigration Council’s most recent webinar, “The state on immigration after the 2020 election.”
There were 900 changes to the...
CCIU Newsletter (November 2020 | 146)
President-Elect Biden Pledges Immigration-Related Actions in First 100 Days
President-elect Joe Biden has pledged in the first 100 days of his administration to set...
Immigration News
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New Leadership Strikes a New Tone for America
January 20, 2021
America turned a corner today. We not only installed new leadership, but these leaders set a distinctively new tone for the next four years. A president is a political and policy leader, but he or she is also our conductor-in-chief, coordinating the […]
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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New Leadership Strikes a New Tone for America
January 20, 2021
America turned a corner today. We not only installed new leadership, but these leaders set a distinctively new tone for the next four years. A president is a political and policy leader, but he or she is also our conductor-in-chief, coordinating the […]
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.