Due to the #covid19pandemic, USCIS is further extending flexibility for responding to agency requests, initially implemented on March 30th. More information on the extended flexibility can be found below: #uscis #covid19 immigrationlaw.com/alerts/Uscis-e…

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has provided additional instructions for employers on notating Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification when conducting remote inspections. #I9verification, #DHS lnkd.in/gctbzHE

In light of recent restrictions and litigation, the status of H-1B workers in the United States remains uncertain for the immediate future. Click below to read Pearl Immigration's latest blog on the H-1B visa #h1b #executiveorder immigrationlaw.com/the-complexity…

The Trump Administration rescinded a previous rule that banned visas for international students enrolled in online-only courses for the fall 2020 semester. More information can be found by clicking the link below: #f1visa #trumpadministration immigrationlaw.com/alerts/Trump-a…

UK nationals in Spain and their family members are now allowed to apply for a residence document that grants them the status “beneficiary of the [Brexit] withdrawal agreement”. #brexit #spain immigrationlaw.com/alerts/Procedu…

On July 16, 2020, the Department of State announced exceptions to Presidential Proclamations 10014 and 10052 suspending the entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants to the United States. immigrationlaw.com/alerts/Excepti…

Following a suspension and reduction of services due to #covid19, U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide are now resuming visa services. More information can be found below: #visaservices #usembassy immigrationlaw.com/alerts/U-s-emb…

In response to rising cases of #covid19, the United States, Mexico, and Canada have extended a reciprocal land border closure through August. More information regarding the closures can be found below: #borderclosures immigrationlaw.com/alerts/Us-ca-m…

On July 21, 2020, President Trump signed a #memo excluding undocumented foreign nationals from state census counts to determine state representation in Congress and allocation of federal funding. #census immigrationlaw.com/alerts/Trump-a…

Effective July 27, 2020, a new “pay rate” system in New Zealand will be used to determine the skill level for essential skills visa holders. #newzealand #skillsvisa immigrationlaw.com/alerts/New-pay…

Due to ongoing #covid19 concerns, USCIS has provided health and safety guidance for visitors to its facilities. More information on USCIS' visitor policies can be found by clicking below: #uscis #visitingpolicies #covid19 immigrationlaw.com/alerts/Uscis-r…

On July 28, 2020, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that it will reject initial Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) applications and may rescind the DACA program. Click on the link below for for information: #daca #dhs immigrationlaw.com/alerts/Initial…

The UK government has released additional information on the new Hong Kong British National (Overseas) (BNO) Visa, after announcing the simplified immigration route for BNO status holders earlier this month. #BNO #hongkong immigrationlaw.com/alerts/Additio…

USCIS has announced updates to filing fees for certain applications, which will take effect on October 1, 2020. More information can be found below: #uscis #filingfees immigrationlaw.com/alerts/Uscis-r…

An appeals court in New York has upheld a rule blocking the Trump Administration from denying legal status to visa and green card applicants based on their likelihood of becoming a public charge: #publiccharge #trumpadministration #immigrationpolicy immigrationlaw.com/alerts/Public-…

The European Council has revised its recommendations to EU member states about which countries’ residents should be permitted to enter the member states for non-essential travel. More information can be found by clicking the following link: immigrationlaw.com/alerts/Algeria…

After nearly five months, the U.S. Department of State has lifted its Level 4 travel advisory warning U.S. citizens to avoid international travel due to COVID-19. immigrationlaw.com/alerts/Departm…

A lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s June 22, 2020 Proclamation authorizing suspension of entry into the U.S. for most foreign nationals has progressed. Click below for more information. #executiveorder #lawsuit immigrationlaw.com/alerts/Lawsuit…

The U.S. Department of State has updated its guidance for individuals seeking national interest waivers (NIWs) due to COVID-19-related travel bans. More information regarding the new guidance on NIWs can be found below. #NIW #DOS #covid19 immigrationlaw.com/alerts/Departm…

US-CA-MX Border Closure Extended through September 21, 2020. More information regarding the closures can be found below: #covid19 #BorderClosures immigrationlaw.com/alerts/Us-ca-m…