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13Sep2021
COVID-19 Vaccinations Required for AOS Applicants
Starting October 1, 2021, USCIS and the U.S. Department of State will require COVID-19 vaccinations for all applicants applying for lawful permanent residence, with some exceptions. Specifically, all applicants who receive their medical examination from a Civil Surgeon or Panel Physician on or after October 1, 2021, must complete the COVID-19 vaccine series and provide documentation of vaccination.
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29Jul2021
USCIS Selects New Registrations in Second Round of H-1B Cap Lottery
After completing the first lottery in March, USCIS selected additional registrations on July 28th (yesterday) to fill remaining spots of the 85,000 H-1B cap for Fiscal Year 2022 (beginning October 1, 2021).
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12May2021
International Entrepreneur Parole Program
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced this week that the Department of Homeland Security is withdrawing a 2018 proposal to remove the International Entrepreneur (IE) parole program from DHS regulations.
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05May2021
Suspension of Biometrics Requirement for Certain I-539 Applicants
USCIS will suspend the biometrics requirements for certain I-539 applicants for a two-year period beginning on May 17, 2021. The biometrics suspension will apply to H-4, L-2, E-1, E-2, and E-3 applications
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30Apr2021
President Biden Issues New Proclamation Banning Most Travelers From India to Limit COVID-19 Spread
Today, President Biden issued a new proclamation suspending the entry into the United States of certain individuals who were physically present in India during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry. This proclamation is effective at 12:01 am (ET) on 5/4/21.
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31Mar2021
H-1B Cap Lottery Completed
Yesterday, on March 30th, USCIS announced that the H-1B random selection (lottery) process has concluded and that it has informed registrants and attorneys of the selection result through “MyUSCIS” accounts.
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04Mar2021
Travelers from the Schengen Area, UK and Ireland: U.S. Department of State Revises Criteria for National Interest Exception Waivers
On March 2, 2021, DOS revised its policy for granting National Interest Exception (NIE) waivers for travelers subject to Presidential Proclamation 10143 as it pertains to travelers from the Schengen Area, UK and Ireland.
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02Mar2021
Week 8 of the Biden Administration: Employment-Based Immigration Update
President Biden has been in office less than 100 days, however in this short period several positive changes have been announced which directly benefit the US employment-based immigration system.
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26Jan2021
U.S. Entry Restrictions Expanded Due To COVID-19
On January 25th, President Biden expanded restrictions on non-U.S. citizens attempting to enter the U.S. from the following countries:
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