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September 27, 2021
U.S. to Lift COVID-19 Travel Restrictions in Early November 2021
This message relates to the lifting of COVID-19 travel restrictions to the U.S. If the information does not apply to your situation, you may disregard it. On September 20, 2021, the White House announced its plans to ease travel restrictions on international travelers coming...
read moreApril 30, 2021
U.S. will suspend entry for certain individuals who have been physically present in India
This alert applies only to individuals currently in India, or who are considering travel to India. If this does not describe your situation, you may disregard the message. On April 30, 2021, President Biden issued a Proclamation suspending entry to the United States of...
read moreApril 01, 2021
H-1B, H-2B, J-1 and L-1 Visa Restrictions Lifted
The U.S. Department of State officially confirmed today, April 1, 2021, that Presidential Proclamation 10052 (“PP 10052”) expired on March 31, 2021 and is no longer in effect. PP 10052 temporarily suspended the entry of certain H-1B, H-2B, J-1 (for certain categories within the...
read moreMarch 03, 2021
What has changed? What remains the same? The First 30 Days of the Biden Administration from a Business Immigration Perspective
Since taking office on January 20, President Biden has issued several directives reversing the previous administration’s immigration policies, while others remain in effect. Further, the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, a bill that could make significant changes to the U.S. immigration system if enacted...
read moreFebruary 06, 2021
It’s that time of year again – H-1B Cap Lottery season!
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today, February 5, 2021, that the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2022 H-1B cap will open on March 9, 2021 and will run through March 25, 2021. This year’s lottery will follow the same electronic registration process that was first implemented last year. Only...
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