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CBP Announces the End of Policy Allowing U.S. Citizens to Use Expired Passports for Re-Enter the U.S. from Abroad
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Employment-based Adjustment of Status Applicants: USCIS Urges Applicants to Complete I-693 Medical Forms ASAP for More Efficient Processing
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U.S. to announce 300,000 work visas for Mexicans, and Central Americans ahead of President Obrador’s Visit in July
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This Week in Immigration News: USCIS Transfers Certain H-1B Petitions to the California Service Center, and USCIS Webinar to Address Current Backlogs on June 22nd at 1 pm ET
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What’s going on in the world of immigration? DHS Announces New Exemptions for Afghan Citizens
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All About the July 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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U.S. Embassy Havana, Cuba Expands Immigrant Visa Processing to All Immediate Relative Categories
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Secretary Mayorkas Designates Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
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USCIS to Host Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Public Engagement Session for Afghanistan, Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 2 pm ET
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USCIS Releases Immigration Relief Options to Those Affected by Special Situations, Including Nationwide Mass Shootings
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USCIS Expands Premium Processing to Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions
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This Week in Immigration: Biden Reinstates the Cuban Family Reunification Parole (CFRP) and NVC Suspends Public Inquiry Telephone Line
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TPS Registration Process for Afghanistan Begins Today May 20, 2022
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This week in immigration news: DHS Announces 35,000 Additional H-2B Visas Available during second half of fiscal year 2022
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All About the June 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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USCIS Announces New and Improved Case Processing Webpage
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Breaking News: USCIS Announces Automatic Extensions of EADs up to 540 days for certain categories
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President Biden Eyes Russian STEM Talent Calling for Exemption of the Employment Sponsorship Requirement for Highly Educated
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All About the May 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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Uniting for Ukraine Humanitarian Parole Program Launches
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Biden Administration Launches Humanitarian Parole Program, Uniting for Ukraine
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TPS Registration Process for Ukraine and Sudan Begins Tomorrow Tuesday April 19, 2022
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USCIS Announces E-Filing for DACA Renewals, and DOS Confirms Processing of EB-5 Regional Center Visas
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USCIS Issues Guidance Highlighting Discretionary Power to Waive In-Person Interviews for I-751 Applicants, U.S. Embassy Havana to Process IR-5 Visas in May of 2022
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USCIS Announces Continued Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests Through July 25, 2022
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This Week in Immigration News: H-1B FY 2023 Selections Completed!
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USCIS Pushes for Decrease in Processing Times and Announces Expansion of Premium Processing Service
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Secretary Mayorkas Designates Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
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Department of State Clarifies Possibility of Local Filing of Form I-130 Petitions at U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad for Ukrainian, Afghan, and Ethiopian Immediate Relatives Fleeing Conflict
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President Biden Resurrects EB-5 Regional Center Program Until 2027: What You Need to Know
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Your Guide to the April 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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What is USCIS doing to solve the lengthy backlogs? Continuing Appropriations Report Sheds Light on USCIS Plans
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DOS Publishes Guidance and Resources for Ukrainian Nationals
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GREEN CARD FILERS: USCIS to Start Sending Separate EAD and AP Approvals, Discontinuing EAD/AP Combo Card
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BREAKING NEWS: Secretary Mayorkas Designates Ukrainians in the United States to Receive Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
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USCIS H-1B FY 2023 Season Updates!
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BREAKING NEWS: CDC Amends Guidance Allowing Ukrainian Nationals Entry Without Pre-Departure COVID-19 Test
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U.S. Government Suspends Consular Services at U.S. Embassy, Kyiv, Ukraine
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Your Guide to the March 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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This Week in Immigration News: USCIS Updates its Guidelines to Increase Validity Period of Employment Authorization Documents for Certain Applicants, & H-1B FY 2023 Registration Reminders
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CBP Issuing Work-Authorized I-94s for E and L Spouses Effective January 31, 2022
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USCIS Updates Policy Guidelines: 2-Year EADs to be Issued for Asylees, Refugees, VAWA self-petitioners, and withholding of deportation or removal applicants, for EADs filed on or after February 7, 2022
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DHS Releases Travel Restrictions for Certain Unvaccinated Non-citizens at Land Ports of Entry Between the U.S. border with Canada and Mexico
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FY 2023 H-1B Season On the Horizon: H-1B Electronic Registration Period Opens March 1, 2022 Noon ET
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Department of State/AILA Liaison Committee Meeting Q&A Highlights: What is DOS doing to eliminate the Visa Backlogs? What is the status of processing at missions in China? & More!
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F/M/J Visa Applicants who are Residents of Russia can now apply at U.S. Missions Kazakhstan, Belgrade, and Yerevan
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DHS Issues Federal Notice Updating STEM Designated Degrees for Post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) Eligibility
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Certain EOIR Immigration Court Hearings Postponed due to Omicron COVID Surge
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Your Guide to the February 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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What’s Happening in Immigration: Diversity Visa Reassignment Procedures for Kabul and Baghdad
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What’s New in Immigration? President Biden Revokes Proclamation 10315 Lifting Travel Ban from African Countries
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DOS Proposed Rule to Raise Several Consular Service Fees including E Visas, B1/B2, J-1 Waivers, BCC, and More
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USCIS Announces Continued Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests Through March 26, 2022
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U.S. Citizens Stranded Abroad Can Continue to Re-Enter With Expired U.S. Passports until March 31, 2022
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Department of State Releases Information Regarding Waiver of the In-Person Interview Requirement for Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants
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Your Guide to the January 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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New Temporary Rule: Waiver of Personal Appearance and In-Person Oath Requirement for Certain Immigrant Visa Applicants Due to COVID-19
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The Latest on the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Center Program, AILA Urges USCIS to Hold EB-5 RC Petitions in Abeyance
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USCIS Announces Temporary Waiver of “60-Day Rule” for Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Form I-693)
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BREAKING: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Announces New COVID-19 Testing Requirements for International Air Travelers
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Applicants May Now File Forms I-821 and I-765 Online!
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President Biden Signs New Travel Ban Proclamation Amid Omicron Variant Impacting 8 Countries
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A Thanksgiving Message from Sapochnick Law
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Third H-1B Lottery: USCIS Selects Additional Registrations for the FY 2022 H-1B Cap
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USCIS Policy Manual Updates Automatic Employment Authorization Policy for Dependent Spouses in E, L, Status, and Certain H-4 Visa Dependent Spouses
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Your Guide to the December 2021 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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BREAKING: Biden Administration Settles Class-Action Lawsuit Allowing L-2 and H-4 Spouses to Work Incident to Status
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49 Plaintiffs File Class Action Lawsuit Challenging Extreme I-765 Work Permit Processing Delays for Green Card Applicants and E-2 Spouses
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Immigration Roundup Reminders: U.S. Welcomes International Air Travel for Fully Vaccinated Starting Monday November 8th, Canada/Mexico Land Border Open for Fully Vaccinated Non-Essential Travel, Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Closing November 9th, and More!
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New House Reconciliation Bill Would Exempt Employment-Based Immigrants from Numerical Limitations
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DOS Q&A Session with Charlie Oppenheim: November 2021 Visa Bulletin Projections and Beyond
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Breaking Down the NEW White House Proclamation Rescinding the COVID-19 Geographic Travel Bans Effective Nov. 8
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DHS Announces U.S. to open land borders with Canada, Mexico to fully vaccinated non-essential foreign travelers on November 8th
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White House Announces It Will Lift Travel Bans on November 8 for Fully Vaccinated Foreign Travelers
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Your Guide to the November 2021 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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FY 2023 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration is Open until November 9, 2021
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Federal Judge Says State Department Cannot Cease Visa Processing Due to COVID-19 Travel Bans
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Immigration Updates: COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Immigrant Visa Applicants, K Fiancé(e) Visa Applicants and Some Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants and Croatia Visa Waiver Program Initiation Update
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What’s New in Immigration? Croatia Joins Visa Waiver Program and DHS extends TPS EADs for Syria through March 2022
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This Week in Immigration News: USCIS Continued Flexibility for Responding to RFEs through January 2022, COVID-19 Green Card Vaccination Requirements Starting October 1st, Two Year Extensions of Status for Removal of Conditions Applicants, and Important TPS Extension Announcements
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Your Guide to the October 2021 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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Highlights of the America’s Children Act of 2021, Immigration Reform Bill
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DOS Q&A Session with Charlie Oppenheim: October 2021 Visa Bulletin Projections and Beyond
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Democrats fight for Pathway to Citizenship for Dreamers, TPS Recipients, Farmworkers, and Essential Workers
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Success Story: EB-2 National Interest Waiver for Developer of Innovative Health and Wellness Application
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USCIS Announces 24-Month Extension of Status for I-751 and I-829 Conditional Permanent Residents
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This Week in Immigration News: DHS Extends Form I-9 Requirement Flexibility (Effective September 1, 2021) and Automatic EAD Extensions for Certain Renewal Applicants
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DOS Releases Update on How Embassies and Consulates Are Prioritizing IV Applications
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Effective October 1st COVID-19 Vaccine Will Be Required for Green Card Applicants
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USCIS Announces Temporary Extension of Form I-693 Medical Examination Validity from 2 to 4 Years!
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DOS Q&A Session with Charlie Oppenheim: September 2021 Visa Bulletin Projections & Beyond
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Your Guide to the September 2021 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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USCIS Announces Partnership with SSA to Issue Social Security Cards Using Form I-485
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The National Interest Waiver: The Leading Green Card Choice for Professionals
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USCIS Announces Registration Period Extended to 18 Months for TPS Applicants from Venezuela, Syria and Burma
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This Week in Immigration: USCIS Extends Flexibilities to Certain Applicants Filing Form I-765 for OPT, DHS Announces Registration Process for TPS Haiti, USCIS Gains New Director
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USCIS Conducts Second H-1B Lottery from Previously Submitted FY 2022 H-1B Cap Registrations
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Immigration Updates: DACA USCIS Guidance, Bridge the Gap Policy Abandoned, First Time TPS Applications Can Now Be Filed Online for 5 Countries, and TPS Extensions and Re-designations for Yemen and Somalia
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DOS Q&A Session with Charlie Oppenheim: August 2021 Visa Bulletin Projections & Beyond
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Federal Judge Andrew Hanen Blocks New First Time DACA Applications With New Injunction
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All About the August Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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UPDATES: Biden Administration Launches Nationwide Initiative to Promote Citizenship, U.S. Passport Policies Offer Flexibility for LGBTQI+ community
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Biden administration extends TPS protections for Yemeni Nationals, Re-Registration Period Opens Tomorrow July 9th
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Happy Independence Day From The Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick!
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What is happening with the EB-5 Regional Center Program? USCIS Provides New Updates Regarding Program Lapse
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USCIS UPDATES: Extension of Flexibility for RFE, NOID, and Similar Responses & Announcement for Resubmission of FY 2021 H-1B Petitions Rejected or Closed Due to Start Date
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Federal District Judge Rules to Reinstate $500,000 Minimum Investment For the EB-5 Visa Program
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BREAKING POLICY UPDATE: U Visa Victims of Crime Now Eligible to Receive Four Year EADs and Deferred Action
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July Visa Bulletin: What to Expect?
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COVID-19 Travel Bans: Exceptions and National Interest Designations for Critical Infrastructure Workers
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This Week in Immigration: USCIS Expands Expedite Criteria to Non-Profits, EAD Validity Extended to Two Years for Adjustment of Status Applicants, Burma’s TPS Open Registration, and More!
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Deportation Update: Biden Has Given Prosecutors More Power To Decide Which Immigration Cases To Drop
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DOS Q&A Session with Neal Vermillion: Immigrant Visa Backlog, Prioritization for Processing, 2020 DV Lottery Winners, and More
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Happy Memorial Day From The Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick!
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U.S. Citizens Stranded Abroad Can Now Re-Enter With Expired U.S. Passports
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DOS Q&A Session with Charlie Oppenheim: June 2021 Visa Bulletin Projections & Beyond
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June Visa Bulletin 2021: What to Expect?
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Biden Administration Revokes Trump Era Proclamation 9945 Requiring Health Insurance for Immigrant Visa Applicants
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USCIS News: Biometrics Requirement Waived for Certain I-539 Applicants & New Telephone Rescheduling for Biometrics Appointments
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USCIS Announces the Return of the International Entrepreneur Parole Program
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Department of State Announces Four-Tiered Approach for Immigrant Visa Prioritization at Consulates and Embassies Worldwide
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Biden Administration Issues New COVID-19 Travel Ban for Nonimmigrants from India Effective May 4, 2021
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DOS Update: Entry of F-1, M-1, Certain Exchange Academics, Journalists, and Critical Infrastructure Workers, in the National Interest Despite COVID-19 Regional Presidential Proclamations
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DOS Bureau of Consular Affairs Releases FAQ Update on Immigrant Visa Backlog, K Visas, Diversity Visas, and Employment Based Interviews
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DOS Q&A Session with Charlie Oppenheim: May 2021 Visa Bulletin Projections & Beyond
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President Biden Issues Presidential Directive Keeping Refugee Admissions at All-Time Low
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Success Story: Expediting a CR-1 Visa Interview at the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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F-1 Update: I-765 EAD Applications for Optional Practical Training (OPT) Can Now Be Filed Online
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DOS Update: Entry of Immigrant and Fiancé(e) Visa Applicants in the National Interest Despite COVID-19 Regional Presidential Proclamations
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Department of State Provides Update on the Operational Status of Visa Services at U.S. Embassies and Consulates Worldwide
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H-1B FY 2022 Lottery is History, Selections have been made and Filings can begin as of April 1, 2021
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DOS Expands Interview Waiver Eligibility for Certain Applicants Renewing Non-Immigrant Visas
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This Week in Immigration News: H-1B FY 2022 Cap Selection Process Begins, USCIS Extends Flexibility for RFE/NOID Responses, and DOS Update about the Public Charge Rule
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April 2021 Visa Bulletin: What to Expect?
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BREAKING NEWS: House Passes Immigration Bill Creating Earned Pathway to Citizenship for Dreamers and Farmworkers
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The Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick is Proud to Recognize Attorney Marie Puertollano’s Distinction as a Board Certified Immigration Specialist
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DHS Designates Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
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BREAKING: Biden Administration Rescinds Public Charge Rule Effective Immediately
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Success Story: Expediting a K-1 Visa Interview at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Russia
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Department of State Provides Guidance Following Rescission of Presidential Proclamation 10014
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This Week in Immigration: USCIS Expands Premium Processing to E-3 Petitions, USCIS Introduces Flexibilities for Certain Students Filing Form I-765 for OPT, H-1B FY 2022 Cap Registration Opens March 9th
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White House Announces Revocation of Presidential Proclamation 10014: What does this mean for you?
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Breaking Down Biden’s New Immigration Reform Bill: New ‘Lawful Prospective Immigrant Status’ Category Creates Gateway for Legalization
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Biden and Congressional Democrats Introduce Legislation Creating Earned Path to Citizenship
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H-1B Season Kicks Off: H-1B Electronic Registration Period Opens March 9, 2021 Noon ET FY 2022
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President Biden Establishes Task Force to Reunite Children Separated from Families at the U.S. Mexico Border
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President Biden Moves to Dismantle Trump Era Asylum Policies in New Executive Order
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President Biden Signs Executive Order: Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration Systems and Strengthening Integration and Inclusion Efforts for New Americans
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What’s new in immigration? Texas Judge Blocks Biden’s 100-day pause on deportations, USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responses to RFEs, NOIDs, and more
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Breaking Immigration Updates: Biden Rumored to Rescind Proclamations 10014 and 10052
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President Biden Signs Proclamation Revoking Trump Era Muslim Ban – including Executive Order 13780, and Proclamations 9645, 9723, and 9983
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The Start of a New Era: Biden Administration Sends Bill to Congress Opening Pathway to Citizenship for Undocumented
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This Week in Immigration: USCIS Cancels Appointments on January 19-20, Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Program, and the Presidential Inauguration
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Success Story: Expediting a K-1 Visa Interview at the U.S. Consulate in Mumbai, India
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USCIS Updates: I-90 Receipt Notices to Extend LPR Validity beginning January, Current Processing Time for Employment Based EADs
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Important Updates: USCIS Lockboxes Experiencing Delays Issuing Receipt Notices
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USCIS Announces Final Rule Abandoning H-1B Lottery System For New Wage Ranking Selection Process
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DOS Publishes Announcement Regarding Extension of P.P. 10014 and 10052
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President Trump Signs Presidential Proclamation Extending P.P. 10014 and P.P. 10052 Bans until March 31st
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Success Story: O-1B Visa for Social Media Influencers & Only Fans Models
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DOS Publishes Q&A Responses to Common Questions Regarding Phased Reopening of Consulates/Embassies Worldwide, NIE Procedures, Visa Cancellations, Expired Immigrant Visas, and More…
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USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests Issued Between March 1st and January 31st 2021
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Success Story: Expediting a Nigerian CR-1 Visa Interview at the U.S. Consulate in Doha Despite Visa Ban
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DACA UPDATE: USCIS Issues Compliance Notice Confirming Reinstatement of DACA, Acceptance of Initial DACA & Advance Parole Requests Pursuant to Court Order
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S.386: Senate Approves New Legislation to Eliminate Numerical Limitations for Employment Based Immigrants and More
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Breaking News: DACA VICTORY – Federal Judge Orders DHS to Accept Initial First time DACA Applications within 3 Calendar Days
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Trump Administration Publishes Final Rule in Federal Register Introducing New 6 Month Visa Bond Pilot Program for B-1/B-2 Visa Applicants
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DOS Issues Statement In Compliance with K Visa Injunction in Milligan v. Pompeo
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Success Story: Expediting a K-1 Visa Interview at the U.S. Consulate in Naples, Italy
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Success Story: How to Successfully Overcome an O-1 RFE
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Federal Judge Issues Court Order Preventing DOS from Stopping Visa Issuance for K Visa Beneficiaries from COVID Proclamation Countries
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USCIS Announces Revisions to Naturalization Examination Beginning December 1, 2020
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November Visa Bulletin: What’s New, Who May Proceed with Immigrant Visas, and More!
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Success Story: Expediting a K-1 Visa Interview at the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt
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Public Charge Rule Remains in Place After Seventh Circuit Stays Lower Court Decision
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Federal Judge Issues Ruling Setting Aside the Public Charge Rule Immediately
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Federal Court of Appeals Declares Victory for TPS Beneficiaries applying for Green Cards
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Diversity Visa Program Registration for DV-2022 Now Open
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Tips and Tricks: How to Expedite a U.S. Spousal Visa
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USCIS Announces Premium Processing Fee Increase Effective Today October 19th
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Success Story: How Our Office Successfully Expedited an Immigrant Visa for the Spouse of a U.S. Citizen
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Congress Passes Bill Expanding Premium Processing to EADs, I-539 Applications, and Additional Employment Based Categories
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DHS Publishes Proposed Changes to I-864 Affidavit of Support in Federal Register
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Federal Judge Issues Limited Injunction Against Proclamation 10052
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Federal Judge Temporarily Halts Immigration Fee Increases
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The October 2020 Visa Bulletin: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
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UPDATE: USCIS Announces Public Charge Rule Will Be Implemented Nationwide
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Reminder: 2020 Elections and What’s At Stake For Immigration. Your Vote Matters
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Department of State Updates for Diversity Visa 2020 Lottery Winners
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USCIS Announces Extension of Flexibility for RFE, NOID, and Similar Responses and REMINDER Filing Fees Will Increase Beginning October 2nd
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Success Story: How Our Office Successfully Expedited a K-1 Visa Interview Despite Schengen Visa Ban
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Federal Judge Grants DV-2020 Diversity Visa Lottery Winners Temporary Relief from Presidential Proclamations
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Where Does Joe Biden Stand on Immigration?
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This Week in Immigration News: K-1 Visa Interviews Prioritized, DOS Expands Interview Waiver Eligibility for Certain Non-Immigrant Visa Applicants, USCIS Cancels Planned Furloughs
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IMPORTANT UPDATE: USCIS Releases Memorandum Clarifying its Policies With Respect to DACA and Advance Parole Requests
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House of Representatives Passes Bill to Provide Emergency Funding to USCIS
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USCIS Allows I-765 NOA Approval Receipt Notice to Establish I-9 Employment Verification
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Immigration Updates: New I-765 Form Published, USCIS to Furlough 2/3rds of Workers, and New H1B Registrations Selected
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BREAKING NEWS: Appeals Court Strikes Down Nationwide Public Charge Injunction, and Modifies Scope of Injunction to Three States
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DOS Announces Consular Officials Will NOT Apply Public Charge Rule to Visa Applicants Pursuant to Court Order
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President Signs New Executive Order Targeting H-1B Workers
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Federal Judge Orders Government to Stop Enforcing Public Charge Rule During COVID-19 Pandemic
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UPDATE: USCIS Increases Filing Fees for Certain Petitions to Stay Afloat
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BREAKING NEWS: DHS Announces It Will Reject New DACA and Advance Parole Requests, and Limit DACA Renewals to 1 Year
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COVID-19 Updates: DOS Announces Extension for Immigrant Visa Medical Exams, When Will Consulates Resume Visa Services, SEVP Guidance for International Students, and National Interest Exceptions for Presidential Proclamations Restricting Travel
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August 2020 Visa Bulletin: What to Expect?
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Impact of the Maryland Decision on DACA Filings. Can I apply for DACA for the first time?
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BREAKING NEWS: Federal Judge Hands Victory to First Time DACA Applicants
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UPDATE: Trump Administration Rescinds Policy Requiring International Students to Attend In-Person Classes
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Harvard-MIT Student Lawsuit UPDATE – A Federal Judge Could Block New Guidelines by Wednesday
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Harvard and MIT Lead the Fight for International Students: Lawsuit Filed Challenging New Guidelines Prohibiting Online Instruction
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BREAKING NEWS: SEVP Changes F-1 and M-1 Rules – Online Instruction for the Upcoming Fall 2020 Semester is Prohibited
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Quick Immigration Updates: USCIS Prioritizes Citizenship Oath Ceremony Scheduling, Orgs Call USCIS to Extend TPS for Yemen and Somalia, and New Labor Certification FLAG System
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USCIS Extends Flexibility for RFE, NOID, NOIR, I-290B, N-336 Responses Filed After the Deadline
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USCIS San Diego Field Office Prepares to Reopen for Interviews, ASC Appointments
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This Week in Immigration News: K-1 Fiancé Visa Ban Confusion, Update on USCIS Office Closures, USCIS Statement on June 22nd Presidential Proclamation, USCIS Statement on its Financial Position, Texas Service Center Moves to New Address
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BREAKING: Trump’s NEW Executive Order, “Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak” RELEASED
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BREAKING: Trump to Extend April 22nd Proclamation And Pause New H-1B, H2B, L-1, and J Visa issuance
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USCIS Update: Very Long Processing Times, What’s Happening?
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July 2020 Visa Bulletin: What to Expect?
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BREAKING: Supreme Court Rejects Trump Administration’s Efforts to end DACA
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BREAKING: Trump Administration Proposes Halting Adjustment of Status Applications Filed with USCIS
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Looming Executive Order Affecting L-1, H-1B, H-2B, and J-1 Nonimmigrants? What’s being said?
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Presidential Proclamation Suspending the Entry of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants from Brazil
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USCIS San Diego Field Office: What is happening with Interviews and Oath Ceremonies?
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Presidential Proclamation Limiting Entry of Certain Chinese Students and Researchers
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Premium Processing is Coming Back Starting June 1!
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USCIS Prepares to Reopen Some Offices on June 4
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Senate Republicans Introduce Bombshell Bill Targeting the H-1B and L-1 Visa Program
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What is happening with US Consulates and Embassies? When will they Reopen?
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June 2020 Visa Bulletin: What to Expect?
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USCIS Asks Federal Government for $1.2 Billion Bailout, Proposes Fee Increases by Summertime
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House Passes HEROES Act: What Is It and Will it Survive the Senate?
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USCIS Proposes Sweeping Changes to Affidavit of Support
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Republicans Urge President Trump to Restrict Immigration Further for New Petitions for H-1B Workers, H-2B Workers, OPT Students, and EB-5 Investors
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UPDATES: USCIS Extends Flexibility Policy for RFEs, NOIDs, I-290bs, and more
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Ninth Circuit Panel Upholds Injunction Preventing Trump Administration From Implementing Health Care Ban
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The Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act Proposes Relief for Nurses and Physicians applying for Green Cards
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UPDATE: Paycheck Protection Program 2.0: A Guide for Small Business Owners
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Lawsuit Filed in Federal Court Challenging the Executive Order’s Application to Beneficiaries in Danger of “Aging out”
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UPDATE: USCIS Offices Prepare to Reopen on June 4, 2020
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May 2020 Visa Bulletin: What to Expect?
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BREAKING: Executive Order Released: Spouses and Children of US Citizens, LPRs, EB-5 Investors, and More Are Exempt
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BREAKING UPDATE: Executive Order Will Apply Only to Green Cards and Last 60 Days
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Trump Tweets he will sign Executive Order Temporary Suspending Immigration into the US
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What’s happening with the Paycheck Protection Program authorized by the CARES Act?
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I entered on the Visa Waiver Program, now I’m stuck in the US. What can I do to prevent an Overstay?
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Why H-1B Employers Should Challenge H-1B Denials in Court
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Are Green Card Interviews Being Waived?
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DACA Frequently Asked Questions—Why You Should Renew your Benefits NOW
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I am in the U.S. on an E-2 visa, can I apply for a small business loan under the CARES Act? Is there a Public Charge impact to applying for loans under the CARES Act if I am on a Visa?
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FY 2021 H-1B Updates: Now that Selection is Completed, What’s Next?
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Immigration Roundup: All Major COVID-19 Updates Summarized
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H-1B Information Technology Workers Win Big Victory in Federal Court
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UPDATE: USCIS Extends Office Closures Until May 3rd
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CARES Act: The Ultimate Guide to Applying for a Small Business Loan and Other Financial Relief Options
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The Latest COVID-19 Updates: US Government Seeks Medical Professionals from Abroad, Social Distancing Extended, and USCIS Updates
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BREAKING: USCIS Completes H1B FY 2021 Electronic Registration Selection Process
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CARES Act: What’s Inside the Coronavirus Aid Package? Are Aliens Eligible?
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Sapochnick Law Firm COVID-19 Business Continuity Statement
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COVID-19: Special Relief for F-1 Students Experiencing Severe Financial Hardship and Relief for Applicants Seeking Extension/Change of Status
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This Week in Immigration News: USCIS Closes Field Offices, Asylum Offices, and ASC Centers in response to COVID 19, Temporary Suspension of Premium Processing Service for FY 2021 H1B Petitions, and TPS Re-Registration Opens for Somalia
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All About Form DS-5540 Public Charge Questionnaire: Who Must Complete It?
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Presidential Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants From Europe Due to Coronavirus
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USCIS Publishes FAQs and Video Instructions for H-1B Electronic Registration Process FY 2021
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This Week in Immigration News: USCIS Launches Online Fraud Reporting System, Presidential Proclamation Regarding Coronavirus, H-2B Visa Update, & TPS Re-Registration for Yemen
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H-1B Season Kicks Off: Initial H-1B Registration Period Now Open until Noon ET March 20, 2020 FY 2021
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All About The New Form I-944, Declaration of Self-Sufficiency
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BREAKING NEWS: Public Charge Rule Now Applies to Illinois Residents
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March 2020 Visa Bulletin Highlights
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Public Charge FAQs for Applicants Living in Illinois (No Longer Applies)
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All About the H-1B Electronic Registration Requirement: When and Where to Register and More…
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USCIS Updates Policy Manual Clarifying Public Charge Rule Grounds of Inadmissibility
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Public Charge Rule: Frequently Asked Questions
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USCIS Announces Public Charge Implementation Beginning February 24, 2020
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Iranian Nationals: Termination of Eligibility for E-1 and E-2 Nonimmigrant Classification
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BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court Rules Trump Administration Can Now Enforce Public Charge Rule
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Trump Administration to Announce New Restrictions Blocking Pregnant Women from Obtaining B Visas
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This Week in Immigration News: USCIS Workload Transfers, International Immigration Office Update, and H2A/H2B Eligible Countries
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Federal Judge Blocks Executive Order Preventing Refugee Resettlement
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Trump Administration Files Emergency Appeal to Enforce Public Charge Rule
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USCIS Publishes Notice in Federal Register Formally Implementing H-1B Mandatory Registration Requirement
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CBP Confirms Expansion of Expedited Removal Program for Asylum Seekers
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Immigration in 2020
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Last Day to Comment on Proposed Rule Increasing Immigration Fees
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Trump Administration Proposes Adding Minor Crimes to Offenses Barring Asylum
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How the 2020 Presidential Election will Impact Immigration
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Trump’s Policy Changes in 2019: A Year in Review
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Naturalization Applicants: USCIS Clarifies Good Moral Character Requirement in Updated Policy Manual
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House Passes Farm Workforce Modernization Act, Creating Path to Residency for Undocumented Agricultural/Farm Workers
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USCIS Announces H-1B Electronic Registration Requirement for FY 2021 Cap
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Your Guide to the E-2 Visa: Is it right for you?
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USCIS Increases Premium Processing Fee
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December Visa Bulletin: Trends and Predictions
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Where do the Top Democratic Candidates stand on immigration?
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What’s happening with DACA?
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Poland Joins Visa Waiver Program Effective November 11, 2019
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USCIS Publishes Rule to Increase Fees for Certain Petitions
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This Week in Immigration News: H-1B Registration Fee Applies Beginning FY 2021, Automatic Extension of TPS for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan
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BREAKING: Oregon Judge Blocks Presidential Proclamation Suspending the Entry of Immigrants Financially Burdening the Healthcare System
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Immigrant Visa Applicants Must Show Evidence of Adequate Health Care Coverage or Financial Resources Beginning November 3rd
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DOS Publishes 60-Day Notice of Public Charge Questionnaire for Immigrant Visa Applicants
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Consular Officers Given Wide Discretionary Power to Deny Visas on Public Charge Grounds
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Federal Judge Orders USCIS to Resolve Backlogged FOIAs within 60 days
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BREAKING: Three Federal Judges Block Enforcement of Public Charge Rule
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How to Prepare Your Business for an ICE Raid
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Rule Making Foreign Nationals Inadmissible on Public Charge Grounds, Effective October 15, 2019
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Re-Registration Period Now Open for Individuals with Temporary Protected Status under Syria’s Designation
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FY 2021 Diversity Immigrant Visa Registration Opens October 2, 2019
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Family Preference Visas: September 2019 Bulletin Update
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All About EB-5: Continuing Resolution Funds EB-5 Through November 21, 2019, and I-829/I-526 Processing Times Report
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FY 2020 Visa Bulletin Trends and Visa Projections: EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, EB-5
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This Week in Immigration News: Validity of TPS EADs, Visa Guidance for Bahamians
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USCIS Issues NPRM to Eliminate 30-Day EAD Processing Timeline for Asylum Applicants
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DHS Publishes Proposed Rule to Collect Social Media Handles from Immigrant and Non-immigrant Visa Applicants
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DHS Proposes New Rule Requiring Registration Fee for H-1B Cap Petitioners
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USCIS Issues New Policy Changing Citizenship Procedure for Certain Children of U.S. Service Members
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