1. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Launched Online Appointment Request Form -
On August 21, USCIS launched a new online form for individuals to request in-person appointments at their local field offices....more
9/11/2023
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Disaster Aid ,
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Form I-9 ,
H-1B ,
Hawaii ,
Highly-Skilled Workers Visa ,
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Immigration Procedures ,
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Labor Condition Applications ,
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Seyfarth Synopsis: The below summarizes recent legal updates that impact U.S. immigration:
1. Submission Deadline for FY2024 H-1B Cap Petitions -
Employers should be reminded that the deadline to file a cap-subject...more
6/5/2023
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
CW-1 ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Form I-9 ,
H-1B ,
Immigrants ,
Labor Condition Applications ,
OFLC ,
Public Health Emergency ,
US Department of State ,
USCIS ,
Vaccinations ,
Visa Applications ,
Visas
Seyfarth Synopsis: As a result of the Omicron variant, the Biden Administration issued travel bans impacting non-citizens who have stayed in 8 African countries within 14 days of entering the U.S. These countries include the...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: The CDC issued new guidance clarifying President Biden’s October 25, 2021 Executive Order that impacts nonimmigrants’ international air travel to the U.S. Fully vaccinated nonimmigrants can enter the U.S....more
Seyfarth Synopsis: Effective November 8, 2021, the previously implemented country-specific COVID-related travel bans will be revoked. Fully vaccinated, international air passengers will need to comply with pre-arrival...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: The U.S. announced on April 30, 2021 that most travel from India will be restricted effective May 4, 2021, due to rising COVID-19 infections in India....more
Seyfarth Synopsis: Effective January 26, 2021, all international passengers (with minor exceptions) traveling by air must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test to enter the U.S. Alternatively, passengers may provide results...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: President Trump issued a new order restricting travel to the United States by certain nonimmigrants, including those in H-1B, H-2B, J-1 and L-1 status. ...more