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DOS Significantly Limits the Visa Interview Waiver Program

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The Department of State announced it is restricting the eligibility for visa interview waiver appointments (commonly known as dropbox). To remain eligible for dropbox, applicants must be applying for a visa in the same...more

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Tips for Foreign National Travel During the Holidays and New Year

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Foreign nationals often plan international travel during the holidays.  As a result, it is one of the busiest times of year for visa processing at U.S. Consulates and Embassies. Here are a few helpful considerations to make...more

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Workplace Law Update: 22 Essential Items on Your August To-Do List

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

Immigration Summer Travel Checklist for Foreign Nationals and Employers

Summer travel is expected to reach record high this year as pandemic-era restrictions are lifted. International travelers should expect busy consulates and U.S. Ports of Entry. Although U.S. consulates have reduced visa...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

USCIS Ends Pandemic-Related Flexible Deadlines

On March 23, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) terminated its COVID-19-related policy extending deadlines to respond to USCIS notices. WHAT THIS MEANS FOR EMPLOYERS AND FOREIGN NATIONALS - ...more

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Employment-Based Immigration Updates for 2023

As we move deeper into the new year, the U.S. government continues to try to resolve the challenges facing the immigration system due to the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting processing backlogs. These...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

USCIS Extends COVID Flexibilities, Likely for Last Time

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) again extended certain COVID-19-related flexibilities, this time through March 23, 2023.  However, USCIS anticipates that this will be the final extension for these...more

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January 2023 Global Immigration Alert

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Please note: while we address some country-specific updates related to the COVID-19 outbreak, the below contains information regarding global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing nature...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

Reminder: USCIS COVID-19 Flexibilities Continue Through January 24, 2023

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) continues to extend certain COVID-19-related flexibilities through Jan. 24, 2023. WHAT THIS MEANS FOR EMPLOYERS AND FOREIGN NATIONALS - Under this policy, petitioners...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

H-1B Cap Season Planning and Other Updates From USCIS

Although the economic expectations for 2023 seem uncertain, demand for H-1B visas for skilled workers in the next year will likely remain high. As a result, we urge employers to start assessing their current and prospective...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

Planning Ahead For Holiday Travel: Immigration Checklist

The holiday season is here and travel is reaching pre-pandemic levels. International travelers should expect busy consulates and U.S. Ports of Entry. Although U.S. Consulates have committed additional resources to address...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Immigration Delays and How Manufacturers Can Manage Them

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For employers that hire foreign nationals, whether as local hires already in the country or as transferees from foreign affiliates, immigration processing delays have been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic....more

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USCIS Makes COVID-19 Signature Policy Permanent

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At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, USCIS announced several “flexibilities” to facilitate immigration filings in the face of significant logistical challenges. One of those flexibilities was a much-needed suspension of...more

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USCIS, DOS Race to Use Up Employment-Based Visa Allocations by End of FY 2022

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is trying to approve as many employment-based green card applications as it can before the annual deadline of September 30, 2022 (the end of the fiscal year)....more

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March 2022 Global Immigration Alert

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Please note: while we address some country-specific updates related to the COVID-19 outbreak, the below contains information regarding global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing nature...more

Morgan Lewis

Japan Changes Border Policy, Allows New Entries for Business Purposes Effective March 1

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Japan will implement new border measures designed to allow business purpose entries of foreign nationals, which will require improved, light prenotification procedures. ...more

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DHS Requires Non-U.S. Individuals Entering the United States by Land or Ferry from Canada or Mexico to be Fully Vaccinated Against...

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On January 22, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began requiring all non-U.S. individuals entering the United States by land or ferry across the U.S./Mexico or U.S./Canada borders to be fully vaccinated against...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Expedited Renewal Processing for Foreign Nationals in Healthcare

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The onset and persistence of the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the shortage of healthcare workers in the United States, especially in rural areas. Periodic spikes in infection levels has sped burn-out among...more

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February 2022 Global Immigration Alert

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Please note: while we address some country-specific updates related to the COVID-19 outbreak, the below contains information regarding global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing nature...more

Morgan Lewis

Omicron Impact: Japan Extends Re-tightened Restrictions on Entries

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The Japanese government has extended the restrictions on the entry of foreign nationals into the country until the end of February. TWO-MONTH EXTENSION OF RESTRICTIONS - From November 30, 2021, Japan effectively banned the...more

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Update: UK Eases Travel Rules For The Fully Vaccinated

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The UK government has announced the relaxation of travel restrictions for fully vaccinated individuals arriving in the United Kingdom. The new rules include the removal of pre-departure tests and the use of lateral flow tests...more

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Travel Ban Lifted for Southern Africa

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Effective December 31, 2021, the United States began permitting noncitizen arrivals from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. A Presidential Proclamation went into effect on...more

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Omicron Impact: Japan Re-tightens Restrictions on New Entries, Vaccination Certificate Holders

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The Japanese government has again tightened its restrictions on new entries of foreign nationals and on activities for COVID-19 vaccination certificate holders due to the rapid expansion of the Omicron variant infection...more

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December 2021 Global Immigration Alert

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Please note: while we address some country-specific updates related to the COVID-19 outbreak, the below contains information regarding global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing nature...more

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Here We Go Again: Biden Administration Imposes a New Restriction on Travel from Several African Countries in Light of the Omicron...

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Seyfarth Synopsis: As a result of the Omicron variant, the Biden Administration issued travel bans impacting non-citizens who have stayed in 8 African countries within 14 days of entering the U.S. These countries include the...more

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