June 2020 Visa Bulletin Commentary
The June 2020 Visa Bulletin was released earlier today, marking another month with a late release date. Nevertheless, this month saw significant movement in the EB1 India category for the[…]
USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests
USCIS announced today that they are extending their flexibility in responding to agency requests, expanding on their previous announcement from back at the end of March. The flexibility now applies[…]
USCIS Offices Preparing to Reopen on June 4
USCIS announced today that they are tentatively planning to re-open their offices and resume in-person services on June 4, 2020. For most cases, USCIS will automatically reschedule any interviews, ceremonies,[…]
USCIS Updates Policy on False Claims of U.S. Citizenship
Today, USCIS announced an update to its Policy Manual regarding false claims to U.S. citizenship. The agency is adopting a Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) precedent decision in Matter of[…]
May 2020 Visa Bulletin Commentary
The May 2020 Visa Bulletin was released today. Nothing particularly major to report for this month, other than the very late release date of the bulletin. It is worth monitoring[…]
BREAKING: Trump Issues Executive Order Suspending Entry of Immigrants
After the cryptic tweet Monday evening that caused widespread anxiety and fear amongst immigrants and immigration attorneys alike, President Trump finally issued his advertised Executive Order, which promised to temporarily[…]
Breaking: White House Issues Proclamation on Suspension of Entry of Immigrants
The White House issued the eagerly awaited proclamation today that laid out who cannot come to the US after a tweet created a national and international anxious frenzy. In sum,[…]
News Alert: Possible Suspension of Immigration
News Alert: Possible Suspension of Immigration Dear Client, At approximately 7pm on April 20th, 2020, Trump tweeted the following: “In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well[…]
DHS and USDA Move to Protect American Farmers and Ensure Continued Flow of America’s Food Supply
All it took was a global pandemic for USCIS to start behaving somewhat reasonably. The agency recently announced some temporary flexibility and relaxation of requirements as pertains to H-2A agricultural[…]
COVID-19 Delays in Extension/Change of Status Filings
USCIS announced today that the agency recognizes that COVID-19 is presenting unique immigration-related challenges, particularly in the sense that a global pandemic may make it difficult for nonimmigrants to depart[…]