DHS To Increase Filing Fees Effective October 2, 2020
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today that it will raise filing fees for visa benefits, which will result in a weighted average increase to filing fees of 20%. …
I-9 Update: DHS Again Extends Virtual Document Review – With Limitations – But Response Time to NOIs Not Extended
Updated September 14, 2020: DHS has extended virtual document review flexibility through November 19, 2020. In March 2020 the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that…
Travel Restrictions From Canada and Mexico Extended
The U.S. government announced that the existing restrictions for certain foreign nationals entering the U.S. from Canada and Mexico will be extended until August 20, 2020. The restrictions apply to…
White House Walks Back Policy Limiting Online School for International Students
On July 6, 2020 Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that for the Fall 2020 semester, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) would be modifying the temporary exemptions put into place…
U.S. Consulates to Begin Phased Resumption of Routine Visa Services
We previously announced that on March 20, 2020 the United States Department of State (DOS) suspended routine visa services at the U.S. consular posts worldwide. Since that time, DOS has…
ICE Says Schools May Not Sponsor International Students If Classes Are Only Offered Online
On Monday, July 6th Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that for the Fall 2020 semester, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is modifying the temporary exemptions put into…
Update on Presidential Proclamation Placing Restrictions on Foreign Workers’ Entry Into the United States – New Amendment
A new Presidential Proclamation titled “Proclamation on Amendment to Proclamation 10052” was released late June 29, 2020, amending the Proclamation that imposed restrictions on the entry of certain foreign nationals…
President Trump Issues New Proclamation Placing Additional Restrictions on Certain Foreign Workers’ Entry to U.S.
The Presidential Proclamation titled “Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak” that has just been issued today imposes additional…
Maggio Kattar Expands Offices to Austin, Texas as Senior Attorney Maria Pilar Llusa Linberg Joins Our Team
Maggio Kattar is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Maria Pilar Llusa Lindberg to our team as she founds our first office in the state of Texas. In addition…