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November 11, 2021

DHS Settlement Provides Relief from Employment Authorization Delays for H-4 and L-2 Spouses

As part of its settlement in Sherquill, et al. v. Mayorkas, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) is implementing structural changes to its policies regarding work authorization for the spouses of H-1B and L-1 nonimmigrant visa holders who hold H-4 or L-2 status.

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October 15, 2021

U.S. Travel Restrictions Lifted For Fully Vaccinated Foreign National Travelers Beginning November 8, 2021

Kevin Munoz, White House Assistant Press Secretary, has confirmed reports today that the U.S. will be lifting travel restrictions to the U.S.

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September 23, 2021

Employers: How To Comply with I-9 and E-Verify Rules During Government Shutdown

During a U.S. Federal Government shutdown, E-Verify is not available for new case creation or Tentative Non-Confirmation (“TNC”) resolution which otherwise are subject to very strict timing requirements.

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September 23, 2021

What Happens To Immigration Filings When The Government Shuts Down?

In the event that the Federal Government shuts down October 1. 2021, we anticipate that most agencies that process immigration matters will remain open based on past experience with government shutdowns.

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September 21, 2021

The End of National Interest Exception Waivers?

The Biden Administration announced yesterday that the United States would ease entry bans on foreign nationals who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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August 31, 2021

DHS extends deferral of Form I-9 physical presence requirement through December 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 the U.S.

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July 29, 2021

USCIS Conducts Second Round Of Random Selections for FY 2022 H-1B Cap

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that they have “determined that we needed to select additional registrations to reach the FY 2022 numerical allocations.

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July 6, 2021

State Department Extends Validity of National Interest Exceptions Subject to COVID-19 Travel Ban

On June 29, 2021, the State Department announced that it would extend the validity of previously approved National Interest Exceptions (NIEs) for travelers from certain countries, subject to restrictions.

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May 3, 2021

Biden administration restricts travel from India to the US amid COVID crisis

On April 30^th, 2021 the Whitehouse issued A Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Coronavirus Disease 2019 which, effective May 4, 2021, will restrict travel into the United States for most non U.S.

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April 19, 2021

No SSN? No Problem: On-Boarding Newly Arrived Foreign National Employees without Social Security Numbers

For a number of reasons, a newly arrived Foreign National employee may not receive their Social Security Number (“SSN”) from the Social Security Administration by the time they are scheduled to begin work in the U.S.