The Biden Administration has allowed the temporary work visa ban (Presidential Proclamation 10052) to expire on March 31, 2021 and will not extend it. While this is welcome news, individuals may still face challenges traveling to the U.S. due to other COVID-19 measures, including regional travel bans, consular service limitations and COVID-19 testing requirements.
Read MoreOn June 22, 2020, President Trump signed a Presidential Proclamation (P.P. 10052) which suspended the entry and issuance of nonimmigrant visas (NIV) for applicants applying an H-1B, H-2B, L-1, and certain J-1 visas.
The US Department of State (DOS) has now issued new guidance clarifying how applicants subject to the visa suspension may qualify for a National Interest Exception (NIE), specifically those applying for an H-1B or L-1 visa who will resume their work in the US in the same position, with the same employer, and visa classification.
Read MoreIn a move that many had anticipated for some time, President Trump signed a Presidential Proclamation on Monday, June 22, suspending the issuance of work visas in the H-1B, H-2B, J-1 and L visa categories based on the administration’s belief that doing so will avoid the risk of “displacing and disadvantaging United States workers during the current recovery.”
Read MoreReceipting of H-1B cap cases is officially underway.
Read MoreMarch priority dates, you could say, continue to steadily march forward. Get our analysis of the latest visa bulletin.
Read MoreThe TPS extension announced by DHS today is welcome news that will benefit approximately 7,000 Syrians in the U.S. with TPS status and work authorization.
Read MoreRecent reports have some fearing for H-1B extension policy changes. Ellis Porter analyzes the potential of this new threat to those relying on the "7th Year Extension."
Read MoreWhat made 2017 a Year to Remember in Immigration Law.
Read MoreNearly a year has passed since the first travel ban was announced. It has been a bumpy legal road. This week, the Supreme Court sided with the government, allowing the ban to be implemented while legal wrangling continues.
Read MoreA Ninth Circuit ruling has resumed the Travel Ban for those without U.S. ties.
Read MoreRecent changes to direct filing addresses may result in I-129 rejections.
Read MoreApplicants can no longer rely on previously approved visas for future extension requests.
Read MoreVisa services are halted by both countries in retaliatroy moves.
Read MorePremium Processing is now back online for all application types.
Read MoreNews impacting guest workers and entrepreneaurs is on tap.
Read More© 2024 ELLIS PORTER PLC. All rights reserved.
