15 Jan
by Foster LLP, on Immigration Updates, News
On Friday, January 15, 2021, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the suspension of in-person services on January 19 and 20, in a move intended to “ensure the safety of our employees and individuals with appointments” in the event of unrest related to Inauguration Day. Services will be suspended on January 19 and 20 at […]
14 Jan
by Foster LLP, on COVID-19 Updates, Immigration Updates, News
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) signed an order on Jan. 12, 2021 expanding the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test to all air passengers before they will be permitted to board a flight to the United States. This new order will apply to U.S. citizens and foreign nationals alike. Previously, the requirement […]
7 Jan
by Foster LLP, on Immigration Updates, News
On January 8, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is scheduled to publish in the Federal Register a final rule prioritizing allocation of H-1B visas according to the wage level of the offered position. The stated goal of the regulation is to fulfill President Trump’s order for DHS to take action to ensure that H-1B visas are allocated […]
5 Jan
by Foster LLP, on Immigration Updates, News
On December 31, 2020, President Trump extended Presidential Proclamation 10014 and Presidential Proclamation 10052 until March 31, 2021. On April 22, 2020, the president issued Presidential Proclamation 10014, which suspended for a period of 60 days (with some exceptions) the entry into the United States of those seeking first-time admission as lawful permanent residents. On June 22, 2020, President Trump issued Presidential […]
