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March 20, 2020

I-9 Update: DHS Temporarily Permits Virtual Document Review

The Department of Homeland security has announced that they will temporarily defer the physical presence requirements associated with Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) under Section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) for employers who have transitioned to a telework only arrangement for their workforce.

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Blog, Uncategorized
March 16, 2020

Travelers to the U.S. from United Kingdom and Ireland Subject to Restrictions

President Trump announced over the weekend that beginning, Monday, March 16 2020,at 11:59 EDT, the travel restrictions recently put in place for 26 countries in Europe will be expanded to include travellers to the U.S.

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Blog, Uncategorized
March 16, 2020

Premium Processing Suspended for FY 2021 Cap-Subject Petitions

USCIS announced on March 16 that premium processing service will be temporarily suspended for fiscal year 2021 cap-subject H-1B petitions. The full announcement can be found here.

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Blog, Uncategorized
February 4, 2020

U.S. Limits Travellers from China

In response to the coronavirus outbreak in China, on January 31, 2020 the Trump Administration issued a proclamation suspending and limiting the entry of all aliens (immigrant and non-immigrant visa holders) who were physically present in China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) during the 14-days preceding their entry or attempted reentry.

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September 3, 2019

USCIS Proposes $10 Registration Fee for H-1B Cap-Subject Filings

As USCIS announced in June, cap filings made in April 2020 may include a $10 registration fee for employers who wish to register for the lottery.

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August 21, 2019

Reminder: Fines for Form I-9 Violations Increase Every April

As a reminder, fines for Form I-9 violations will increase every year on April 5 as a result of the inflation adjustment to civil monetary penalties required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (2015 Act) which was signed into law on November 2, 2015.

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News and Events, Uncategorized
July 19, 2019

Meredith Jolie co-hosts event with Judge Paul L. Friedman

On Thursday, July 19, 2019, Maggio Kattar immigration attorney Meredith Jolie co-hosted the annual reception for alumni of the University at Buffalo School of Law.