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U.S. Department of State Provides Limited Guidance on National Interest Exception for Visa Issuance

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On June 9, 2025, restrictions on travel to the U.S. went into effect via Presidential Proclamation, impacting certain citizens of 19 different countries. Those impacted by the Proclamation can still submit visa applications...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Navigating Change: What Updated USCIS Guidance on EB-2 National Interest Waiver Means for Petitioners

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its policy guidance on Jan. 15, 2025, to clarify how it will evaluate candidates’ eligibility for second preference employment based (EB-2) immigrant visa with a...more

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Department of State Extends Validity of National Interest Exceptions for Twelve Months

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On July 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) posted guidance that confirms National Interest Exceptions (NIE) issued in the last 12 months are being automatically extended for 12 months from the date of approval, as...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

USCIS and State Department Take Action to Improve Access to Immigration Benefits

Early in its tenure, the Biden Administration issued an executive order directing the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to identify barriers that impede access to immigration benefits and the...more

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