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Entering the United States as a Foreign National? Here Is What You Need to Know

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OVERVIEW- •The goal of this alert is to provide general information regarding entry into the United States as well as applicable information for various employment-based visa categories. •Given the current climate in the...more

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Immigration Insider | February 2025

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Details regarding this year’s H-1B lottery, changes to visa processing at U.S. Consulates, and information about documentation requirements for foreign nationals are included in this month’s edition of Immigration Insider....more

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Documentation Requirements for Foreign Nationals Residing in the United States

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A critical recommendation for foreign nationals in the United States that has gained vital importance in recent days is that they must carry documentation evidencing immigration status at all times....more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

Immigration Summer Travel Checklist

Summer travel is expected to remain at record high levels in 2024, continuing the upsurge since pandemic-era restrictions were lifted. International travelers should expect busy consulates and U.S. Ports of Entry. Although...more

Lippes Mathias LLP

Visa Processing Pitfalls: Mistakes to Avoid when Applying

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Applying for a U.S. visa can be a stressful process for foreign nationals worldwide - particularly in the post-pandemic environment. Visas are issued by the U.S. Department of State through officers at U.S. embassies and...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Elimination of Paper Documentation in Streamlined Entry Process Raises Issues for Foreign Nationals

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Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has been implementing “Simplified Arrival” at all airports, seaports, and most ports of entry since early 2022. The purpose is to secure and streamline the entry process. But the...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

USCIS Ends Pandemic-Related Flexible Deadlines

On March 23, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) terminated its COVID-19-related policy extending deadlines to respond to USCIS notices. WHAT THIS MEANS FOR EMPLOYERS AND FOREIGN NATIONALS - ...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Administration Releasing New COVID-19 International Travel Policies for Individuals Flying Into U.S.

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While not all the details are available, the Biden Administration is releasing more information about the lifting of the 14-day travel restrictions. Here is what is known so far: •The 14-day travel restrictions on...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Biden Administration To Rescind Regional COVID-19 Travel Restrictions In November

The White House has announced that, effective early November, regional COVID-19 travel restrictions will be rescinded. The current restrictions will be replaced with a new requirement that all foreign nationals be fully...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Biden Administration Plans To Rescind COVID-19 Travel Bans And Instead Required Proof Of Vaccination From International Travelers...

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The White House announced that it is plans to ease travel restrictions on all international travelers coming into the United States beginning in early November 2021. The White House will rescind the current geographic...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

White House Relaxes Travel Ban For Foreign Nationals Entering The United States

On September 20, 2021, the Biden administration announced that it would be relaxing its restrictions on the entry of foreign nationals to the United States commencing in November 2021. Not setting a date certain for now, but...more

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Employment Authorization Documentation Delays

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) announced on August 19, 2020, that foreign nationals may present evidence of employment authorization (Form I-797, Notice of Action) approval instead of an actual...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Will U.S. Customs & Border Protection Admit Your Foreign Visitor? How to Avoid that Sunday Evening Phone Call from CBP

It’s 9:30 pm on a Sunday and you just got a call on your cell from U.S. Customs & Border Protection (“CBP”) at LAX. A Vice President from one of your foreign offices has been spending a lot of time here lately developing...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Foreign Nationals In The United States – What Documents Should I Carry With Me?

Clients often ask what specific documents they should carry with them while they are in the United States, whether they find themselves in their hometown or have need for domestic U.S. travel. In addition, highways and roads...more

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