April 16, 2021
Our Perspective: Will a Federal Lawsuit Restore More Favorable EB-5 Conditions?
In December 2020, a lawsuit was filed in federal court challenging the EB-5 Modernization Rule which went into effect in November 2019. If successful, the lawsuit could help…
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April 15, 2021
House Considering Bills Eliminating Future Travel Bans
Two bills went to the House Judiciary Committee that could potentially provide protection to those who wish to enter the U.S. The ultimate goal of these bills is to prevent the…
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April 15, 2021
Our Perspective: April 2021 Visa Bulletin
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) released the April 2021 Visa Bulletin. This month, the bulletin notifies applicants if they are able to submit their I-485,…
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April 12, 2021
Update for F-1 Students Seeking Optional Practical Training
Students who have an F-1 status and are seeking optional practical training (OPT) can now file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization online if they are filing under…
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April 9, 2021
News Alert: USCIS Confirms Elimination of “Blank Space” Criteria
USCIS today confirmed that for all forms it has reverted to the form rejection criteria it applied before October 2019 regarding blank responses. In 2019, USCIS changed the form…
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April 6, 2021
Certain Visa Seekers Now Able To Reapply
The U.S. Department of State stated some foreigners who previously were denied H-1B, H-2B, J and L temporary visas are now allowed to reapply for a visa. Certain specialty…
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April 3, 2021
Not Selected in the H-1B Cap FY 2022? Consider Filing an Untimely MTR to Recapture a Previous H-1B Petition
As many of our clients are already aware, USCIS has completed the H-1B Lottery for FY 2022. Due to a high number of registrations, the number of candidates selected in the lottery…
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April 2, 2021
USCIS Visa Bulletin Explained
Each month, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) releases updates on the availability of various visa categories and required filing dates. As such, the visa…
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April 1, 2021
NEWS ALERT: ICE announces extension, new employee guidance to I-9 compliance flexibility
Below is a News Release from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) today announced an extension of the flexibilities in…
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April 1, 2021
Guest Worker Visa Pause Expired
An order instituted by former President Trump expired on March 31, 2021. The order, Proclamation 10052, specifically restricted H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, H-2B…
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