Remember when Travel - State Dept told us resumption of routine visa operations will be based on local conditions? In 7/1 webinar, Department of State told employees "posts must not resume routine services until told to do so by the Department." 𝘋𝘳 𝘔𝘰𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘷 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘮𝘱, CAR 000206.

Why should expedited requests wait for services to resume Department of State Travel - State Dept? Are consulates already not processing some NIVs? 5+months now, why the standard response to pause NIVs? Why is public kept in the dark? Ridiulous! @ImmAttyBanias U.S. Ambassador to India curtisatlaw Greg Siskind

More evidence #H1B holders are GOOD for the economy and more evidence a functional #eb5 program is essential. forbes.com/sites/stuartan…

#DrMvTrump #dv2020 update: Pursuant to the court’s order, Chris Lyerla, U.S. Department of Justice Attorney for Defendants President Donald J. Trump and Secretary Pompeo, has provided us just now with this partially unredacted slide. It is helpful to show at least 2 things:1/3

This helps explain why embassies worldwide are not applying national interest exceptions to DVs, even though they’ve never said that publicly, and on August 12, put out update suggesting that they do. They’re 221(g)ing those apps. travel.state.gov/content/travel… pst Nicolette Glazer

Mohammed/Aker/Gomez/Fonjong/Panda Update (1) 3 reply briefs have been filed in support of PI/TRO. (a) Joint from Mohammed, Aker and Fonjong plaintiffs (b) Gomez plaintiffs (c) Panda plaintiffs (2) Gomez plaintiffs have filed reply in support of class certification 1/2

curtisatlaw, Rafael Urena, Greg Siskind, Joseph & Hall, P.C., pablo and yours truly, filed our Reply brief in the Mohammed/Aker portion of the #DV2020 litigation. I truly believe we have the best and strongest arguments and look forward to Thursday's PI Hearing. dropbox.com/s/ovsd5sh53j8j…

Mohammed/Aker/Gomez/Fonjong/Panda Update: Judge has issued order suggesting the oral arguments tomorrow will take at least 1.5 hours, but probably 2 hours with rebuttals.

Might i suggest to all- the hashtag: #noban - it’s short and simple, and encompasses all impacted in conversation, not just one category. #NoImmigrationBan #DV2020 #drmvtrump #fonjongvtrump #gomezvtrump #pandavwolf Greg Siskind justiceactionctr.bsky.social AILA Charles Kuck @ImmAttyBanias

The preliminary injunction hearing in the Gomez v. Trump (& consolidated cases). I will be sharing thoughts as we go along. Should start in a few minutes & last about 90 to 120 minutes. This is a critical hearing. The judge will decide whether to enjoin the visa bans. 1

Wow, that was some argument in the #NoBan #DV2020 case. 3.5 hours! I am proud to be part of an exceptional group of lawyers, each of whom made terrific arguments! NOW, its up to Judge Mehta. #LetWin! curtisatlaw Rafael Urena Greg Siskind Joseph & Hall, P.C. @phillipkuck Karen Tumlin

Love to see the agency announce one thing while its attorneys argue the opposite in court. #h1b #pandavwolf #noban

Here is what I spent my day doing--Trying to stop Trump from stopping legal immigration to the United States. I believe that Judge Mehta will do the right thing. courthousenews.com/immigration-ad…

Immigration Advocates Challenge Visa Ban, Urge Judge to Curb Trump’s Power wp.me/p7VhVF-2vzK via Courthouse News

Update in #AkervTrump, just 1 of 5 consolidated #noban cases, where plaintiffs represented by Charles Kuck @phillipkuck Greg Siskind. Gov. just filed opposition to expired #dv2020 plaintiffs motion for class certification. drive.google.com/file/d/1vHdpMX… 1/10

curtisatlaw @phillipkuck Greg Siskind More nonsense from the team that brought you yesterday’s government “arguement.” We will kick this back in their teeth. Get the dentures ready.

And the beat goes on . . . #h1b forbes.com/sites/stuartan…

Judge Mehta cancelled argument today in Panda v Wolf. In light of that, I wouldn't be surprised to see a decision issued late afternoon today. Unsurprising to see a major decision filed late in the afternoon on a Friday before a long weekend/federal holiday. #H1B

Very disappointing decision, partially denying the Panda's preliminary injunction to enjoin the nonimmigrant visa ban as it applies to 171 Indian #h1B visa holders. The court expands executive authority under 212(f) to previously unknown limits. Order at wasdenbanias.com/pandavwolf

For you H1Bs out there - @ImmAttyBanias continues to work hard for you.