October 07, 2020
New DOL DHS Rules to change H-1B Process and Prevailing Wage levels
This message is meant only for those clients who have either an H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 or PERM matter with our firm. This information may impact any upcoming filings in those categories. If that does not apply to you, you may ignore this message. New...
read moreJuly 09, 2020
USCIS Prepares to Furlough Thousands of Workers
USCIS has notified approximately 13,400 of its employees that they will be administratively furloughed when the agency’s funding runs out around August 3, 2020. Although USCIS is a fee-funded agency, multiple news agencies have reported that frequent policy changes, suspension of income-generating immigration programs,...
read moreJuly 02, 2020
President Trump Issues Amended Proclamation to Clarify Restrictions on certain H/L/J Entries
On June 29, 2020, President Trump issued an amendment to Proclamation 10052, suspending entry of certain H/L/J workers to the United States. This amendment notes that the limit on entry to the U.S. applies to any individual who does not have a valid nonimmigrant...
read moreJune 22, 2020
President Trump Signs Executive Order Suspending Certain H, J, and L Visa Holders from Entering the U.S. Through 2020
This e-mail is intended to provide a summary of the Presidential Proclamation issued today (June 22, 2020). First, a quick takeaway: The Proclamation affects only certain individuals who are outside the U.S. on or after the effective date (June 24, 2020). If you, or...
read moreMay 29, 2020
USCIS Will Resume Premium Processing in Four Phases
US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today, May 29, 2020, that it will resume its premium processing services under a phased approach. “Premium processing” is the service by which USCIS guarantees initial adjudication of a case within 15 calendar days, for an additional $1440...
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