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USCIS Updates Guidance for International Student Visa Classifications
…post-completion OPT after completion of an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree program. STEM OPT: Technical corrections to the STEM OPT guidance and clarifies the time periods during which students…
COVID-19 Travel: India Travel Restrictions and Evacuation Procedures
The India Government continues to implement new travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The following are guidelines for commercial flights and evacuation procedures for citizens of other countries who…
Reopening of USCIS Offices Postponed to at least June 4
…2020. USCIS announced that it is now preparing to reopen its offices on or after June 4. While offices are temporarily closed, USCIS continues to provide limited emergency in-person services…
After August 3, 2019 All Foreign Trademark Applicants Will Be Required To Appoint A Licensed U.S. Attorney
…requirement, please visit https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-07-02/pdf/2019-14087.pdf For questions about how to comply with the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s new rule, please contact Beth Frenchman at bfrenchman@gibney.com or at (212) 906-3334….
USCIS Provides Guidance on H-1B Worksite Location Changes
…at the new place of employment. The full memo can be found here: http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Laws/Memoranda/2015/2015-0721_Simeio_Solutions_Transition_Guidance_Memo_Format_7_21_15.pdf If you have any questions about this alert, please contact your Gibney representative or email info@gibney.com….
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…allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data. https://www.cigna.com/legal/compliance/machine-readable-files …
New York State Tax Deadline Extended to July 15
…tax deadline which was extended to July 15. This extension applies to individuals, fiduciaries (estate and trusts) and corporations. Taxpayers will be allowed to defer all related payments due on…
The CARES Act: Loan Program Options for Small Businesses to Consider
…areas where federally declared disasters occurred however, companies in all states and U.S. territories can now apply. Who is Eligible? Businesses with fewer than 500 employees Cooperatives, ESOPs, and tribal…
Reminder: Canada New Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) Program
…underlying passport, whichever comes first. For information and application procedures, please visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp. If you have any questions regarding this alert, please contact your designated Gibney representative, or email immigrationalerts@gibney.com….
United Kingdom Expands Registered Traveler Service
…website: https://www.gov.uk/registered-traveller. The application takes a few minutes to complete and the associated required background check takes five to ten working days to process. The fee is £70 for a…