Although foreign national entrepreneurs have helped shape the U.S. economy both historically and recently, the current U.S. immigration system is not friendly to them, especially in seeking the coveted “green card.”...more
Employers are experiencing incredible challenges recruiting for all types of jobs. Recruiting for that special “make or break” position – often for a C-suite, technology innovator, or creative – has always been tough. U.S....more
3/15/2022
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Foreign Nationals ,
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Immigration Reform ,
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One of the drawbacks of our current immigration system is that most spouses who accompany foreign workers are not allowed to work until they are well into the “green card” process. Often people spend years on temporary work...more
Social networks are abuzz with news that the “green card” waiting line has moved ahead substantially. For some categories, the difference is years! What does the latest update from the Department of State (DOS) mean for...more
On August 12, 2020, the Department of State (DOS) updated and expanded guidance regarding exceptions to the employment-related entry suspensions (Presidential Proclamations 10014 & 10052). As a reminder, these are the...more
8/17/2020
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H-2B ,
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Visas
As expected, President Trump signed a Proclamation suspending entry into the United States of certain people eligible for temporary work visas, their spouses, and children effective June 24, 2020, until December 31, 2020. The...more
You may have heard that the President tweeted earlier this week that he would soon issue an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration. The threatened Executive Order “suspending immigration” was issued as a...more
The wide-ranging effects of COVID-19 touch immigration laws in some significant ways. This quick guide will help you avoid pitfalls and know when to contact your attorney....more
Beginning March 13, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. EST, the countries below have been added the entry suspension, similar to the 14-day entry suspension Iran and China.
This White House proclamation does not apply to people aboard a...more
3/13/2020
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China ,
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Emergency Management Plans ,
EU ,
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Infectious Diseases ,
International Travel ,
Iran ,
Medical Testing ,
Presidential Proclamations ,
Public Health ,
Quarantine ,
Travel Ban ,
Travel Restrictions ,
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Our wrap-up of immigration news from the month of January continues today as we review the implementation of the new “public charge” rule.
Implementation of Public Charge Rule -
The Trump Administration proposed a...more
2/8/2020
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Immigration Procedures ,
Immigration Reform ,
New Rules ,
Pending Litigation ,
Public Assistance ,
Public Charge ,
Residency Status ,
Trump Administration ,
Updated Forms ,
USCIS
Unlike the groundhog, the Trump Administration has not spent January sleeping. It issued several consequential announcements in the last week of January, getting a jump on Punxsutawney Phil....more
2/7/2020
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China ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Workers ,
Immigrants ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Presidential Proclamations ,
Public Health ,
Travel Ban ,
Travelers ,
Traveling Employee ,
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Visa Applications
January was a busy month for the Trump Administration. Yesterday, we covered the presidential proclamation suspending entry of foreign nationals who have visited China 14 days preceding their entry. This article covers the...more
As of January 24, 2020, some pregnant foreign nationals traveling to the United States will have more to overcome than tight seat-belts and inadequate bathrooms.
The Department of State has changed the rules for obtaining...more
2/4/2020
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Immigration Procedures ,
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Pregnancy ,
Rebuttable Presumptions ,
Tourism ,
US Department of State ,
Visas
At a recent “stakeholder” call, the government provided more information about the new universal interview requirement for green cards (permanent residence) issued in the United States (otherwise known as the “adjustment of...more
Iowa Department of Transportation recently changed the procedure for license renewals for persons with temporary visas. The ability to obtain a driver’s license is often a reason people want to file visa applications with...more
No doubt you have heard that the President issued a Proclamation extending and changing the travel ban which resulted in so much controversy earlier this year.
The new ban is based on a survey of how countries in the world...more
On June 26, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal of the injunction on the Executive Order, “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States,” known as the “travel ban,” in its...more
Besides the wall, another immigration-related theme made a frequent appearance in the presidential campaign: the H-1B visa. This program allows foreign nationals with a bachelor’s degree or higher (or the equivalent in...more
Today the White House released the promised updated “travel ban” Executive Order (“Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States”). The original Executive Order was enjoined by a federal court on...more
The President issued an Executive Order late Friday, January 27, 2017, banning entry for people from certain countries for 90 days. The situation developed over the weekend and continues to develop. ...more
Despite a wide variety of opinions about immigration, most people agree that a person who will benefit the national interest should be allowed to immigrate. While immigration law includes a path for immigration in the...more