On April 1, 2021, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced that Presidential Proclamation 10052 expired on March 31, 2021. While it was widely expected that the Biden administration would opt against further extensions of the proclamation, the DOS announcement confirms the expiration of the restrictions, allowing U.S. employers to […]
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President Biden Rescinds Restrictions on New Immigrant Admissions
25 Feb
by Foster LLP, on Immigration Updates, News
On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, President Biden issued a Presidential Proclamation revoking former President Trump’s proclamation that suspended the admission of new immigrants (i.e., permanent residents) to the United States. The original Presidential Proclamation implementing the suspension was issued by former President Trump on April 22, 2020, and subsequent proclamations extended the suspension through […]
Presidential Proclamation Terminates Restrictions on Travel from Schengen Area, United Kingdom, Ireland and Brazil
19 Jan
by Foster LLP, on Immigration Updates, News
On Monday, January 18, 2021, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation terminating the restrictions on entry into the United States of travelers who have been physically present in the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Brazil within 14 days prior to entry. Citing the recent Centers for Disease Control […]
President Trump Extends Restrictive Immigration-Related Presidential Proclamations Through March 31, 2021
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 […]