July 18, 2022 update:The M-274 Handbook for Employers was updated with guidance on how to verify work authorization for E-2 and L-2 spouses.May 18, 2022 update: Effective May 4, 2022, the automatic extension period is now 540 days for eligible spouses, not to exceed...
On January 28, 2022, USCIS announced the dates for the upcoming H-1B cap registration window and selection process. Selection will be via random lottery, as in prior years. (USCIS has abandoned its plans for a wage-based selection process.)In its announcement USCIS...
12/28/2021 update: On December 24, 2021, the Biden Administration stated that it would lift the Southern African travel ban at midnight on December 31, 2021. Original post 11/29/2021:On November 26, 2021, the Biden Administration issued a new geographic travel ban due...
11/12/2021 Update: On November 12, 2021, USCIS released a confirming policy memo and corresponding policy manual changes that, in addition to the H-4 and L-2 changes discussed below, also includes automatic extensions of work authorization for E spouses (including...
12/03/2021 update:On December 2, 2021, the CDC amended its order regarding testing requirements for all air passengers 2 years of age or older to require a negative test within 1 day of boarding a flight to the U.S. The new requirement goes into effect for flights...
Last updated: 09/22/2021Disclaimer: Any foreign national considering international travel should have an attorney review the particular circumstances of their case as there are currently several “bans” in effect. On September 20, 2021, the White House announced that...
Last updated: 08/24/2021Disclaimer: Any foreign national considering international travel should have an attorney review the particular circumstances of their case as there are currently several “bans” in effect. It is not yet known for how long the Biden...
Last updated: 07/06/2021Disclaimer: Any foreign national considering international travel should have an attorney review the particular circumstances of their case as there are currently several “bans” in effect. It is not yet known for how long the Biden...
Last updated: 06/24/2021Disclaimer: Any foreign national considering international travel should have an attorney review the particular circumstances of their case as there are currently several “bans” in effect. It is not yet known for how long the Biden...
