Immigration

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 […]

Per a recent announcement by the Canadian Minister of Transport, beginning January 7, 2021, Canada will require all air passengers to provide proof of a negative laboratory PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to being allowed to board a plane to Canada. This requirement will be applicable to Canadian […]

The Department of State (DOS) has recently announced that it will continue to allow consular officers to temporarily waive the in-person visa interview requirement for certain nonimmigrant visa applicants and also expand the eligibility criteria for interview waivers. Previously, the waiver was only applicable to individuals who were applying for the same nonimmigrant visa […]

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 […]