VENEZUELA DESIGNATED FOR TPS
On March 8, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security designated Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status(TPS) for 18 months, until September 2022. Venezuelan nationals (and individuals without nationality who last…
USCIS Rescinds August 2019 Public Charge Final Rule
Effective immediately, information required solely by the August 14, 2019 Public Charge Final Rule will no longer be required on certain immigration filings. Adjustment of Status applicants will no longer…
I-9 COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS FOR EMPLOYERS PREPARING TO RETURN TO “NORMAL OPERATIONS”
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has supported employers who transitioned to a remote workforce during the COVID-19 national emergency with temporary accommodations related to Form I-9 Compliance. Deferral of…
USCIS ANNOUNCES ACCOMODATIONS FOR F-1 STUDENTS AFFECTED BY AGENCY DELAYS
On February 26, 2021, USCIS announced three different accommodations for F-1 international students affected by current agency delays in issuing receipt notices for and processing post-completion OPT applications. These apply to I-765 applications received on or after…
Premium Processing For E-3 Petitions Extended
On February 24, 2021, USCIS announced that it will extend the option to premium process E-3 petitions. Premium processing provides for a 15-day adjudication window for eligible petitions. The current…
President Biden Revokes Temporary Immigrant Visa Ban
On February 24, 2021, President Biden issued a Proclamation revoking former President Trump’s temporary ban (Proclamation 10014) on the issuance of immigrant visas (green cards) to most foreign nationals through…
Maggio Kattar Welcomes Patricia Wonder
Patricia A. Wonder, Esq. is an immigration attorney based in Maggio Kattar’s Washington, DC headquarters. Patricia has been in the immigration field for 24 years including seventeen years as a…
DHS Continues to Extend I-9 Flexibility through March 31, 2021
On March 19, 2020, DHS announced a new policy which deferred the requirement for employers to review original documents presented by employees to prove their identity and authorization to work in…
11TH HOUR TRUMP ADMINISTRATION H-1B MEASURES
Over the past several days, the Trump Administration has issued or re-issued three H-1B rules changes which would dramatically impact the H-1B sponsorship process for employers. None of these measures…