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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On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services announced receipt of approximately 275,000 registrations for entry into the U.S. Regular Cap and Master’s Cap lotteries under the annual H-1B quota. As a result, the chance of winning the lottery this year was lower than ever. USCIS has indicated […]
US Department of State Suspends Routine Visa Services
19 Mar
by Foster LLP, on COVID-19 Updates, Immigration Updates, News
On March 18, 2020, the U.S. Department of State announced the temporary suspension of routine visa services in most countries worldwide. For several days various posts have been notifying applicants of appointment cancellation, but the Department of State had not yet formally announced a near worldwide suspension of visa services. […]
Status of U.S. Consular Operations in Mexico in Light of COVID-19
17 Mar
by Third Party Provider, on COVID-19 Updates, News
Original article found here. The health and safety of those who work at and visit our embassy and consulate facilities is our highest priority. In response to the global pandemic COVID-19, and in line with the Mexican government’s call to increase social distancing, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City and […]