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…Means for Employers Employers may now file H-1B cap petitions for beneficiaries who were selected in the random selection process (“lottery”) that was completed March 27, 2020. Employers or their…

…whom a change of status filing was requested and approved, through completion of Section 3 of Form I-9. This reverification must be completed on or before commencement of the H-1B…

…children (under age 21 and unmarried) “aging out” (i.e., turning 21). When a dependent child turns 21, he/she loses eligibility for dependent nonimmigrant visa status (such as L-2 and H-4…

…permanent resident and H-1B, H-1B1 and E-3 nonimmigrant visa sponsorship. Under the revised timeline, transition to the new, higher wage tiers will commence January 1, 2023. Background The prevailing wage…

On April 11, 2019, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) confirmed that the agency received 201,011 H-1B cap-subject petitions during the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 filing period (April 1…

…of the negative Covid-19 test result in order to travel to the U.S. as of January 26, 2021, consistent with the CDC order. Individuals who are otherwise subject to the…

…Control (CDC) will publish guidance concerning testing requirements and which vaccines will be accepted. The CDC will also issue a Contact Tracing Order that will require airlines to collect comprehensive…

…under INA Sec. 245 Asylees and refugees Noncitizens granted withholding of deportation or removal Noncitizens with pending applications for asylum or withholding of removal The maximum validity period of an…

…United States.” The Court cited examples of bona fide relationships, including “a worker who accepted an offer of employment from an American company or a lecturer invited to address an…

…Foreign nationals who believe they may be subject to the restrictions should consult with immigration counsel before departing from or planning travel to the U.S. Exemptions under Expanded Travel Ban…