The Trump administration is expected to expedite the implementation of new H-1B regulations as an Interim Final Rule (IFR), rather than as a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). USCIS and DOL Interim Final Rules are expected to substantially modify prevailing…
H-1B applicants: For travel as a public health or healthcare professional, or researcher to alleviate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, or to conduct ongoing medical research in an area with a substantial public health benefit (e.g. cancer or communicable disease…
The proclamation effective from June 24th 2020: Continues the earlier Proclamation 10014 limiting the entry into the U.S. with an immigrant visa until December 31, 2020. Suspends entry on an H-1B or H-2B visa, and any accompanying H-4 family members…
Following litigation USCIS entered a settlement agreement on May 20, 2020 with the IT serve Alliance (an association of IT services, staffing and Consulting organizations.) In accordance with the settlement agreement, on June 17th, 2020 USCIS rescinded these policy memorandums: Determining…
Following litigation USCIS entered a settlement agreement on May 20, 2020 with the IT serve Alliance (an association of IT services, staffing and Consulting organizations.) Per the terms of the agreement: USCIS will within 90 days of May 20, 2020…
Per the Foreign Affairs Manual an H-1B beneficiary with a visa in their passport issued in the name of their old employer can continue to use the old employer’s visa after changing employers. This can be done until the date…
