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05 May 2021

Exemptions and Exceptions to Proclamation Suspending Travel from India to Curb COVID-19

President Biden's Proclamation suspending travel from India, first announced on Friday, April 30, 2021, is now effective. The Proclamation bans the entry of nonimmigrants who were physically present in India during the last 14-days, and is effective until further notice.Importantly, this prohibition on entry has...

03 May 2021

Obtain Citizenship in Grenada for E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Eligibility in the U.S.

The E-2 treaty investor visa program allows a qualifying foreign national to develop and direct a U.S. enterprise based on a substantial investment in that business. Many countries, including India and China, do not have a qualifying treaty with the U.S. to allow its nationals...

12:13 / For Individuals / Investor / NewsBrief / Worker

30 Apr 2021

NewsFlash! U.S. to Ban Most Travel from India to Curb COVID-19 Spread

Today, President Biden is expected to impose travel restrictions on India starting Tuesday, May 4, 2021, to curb the spread of COVID-19. The ban will bar most travelers who are not U.S. citizens and U.S. lawful permanent residents from coming to the United States if...

15:01 / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Travel

28 Apr 2021

May 2021 Visa Bulletin Check-In

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently held its monthly YouTube program with Charlie Oppenheim, Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division. During the program, Mr. Oppenheim discussed his predictions for the June 2021 Visa Bulletin, as well as predications for the remainder of...

08:59 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Resident / Visa Bulletin

20 Apr 2021

May 2021 Visa Bulletin

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the May 2021 Visa Bulletin. All cutoff dates listed refer to the dates in the final action chart (i.e., Chart A), unless otherwise specified. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has not yet indicated whether stakeholders...

11:18 / Employment Based / For Employers / For Individuals / Investor / NewsBrief / Resident / Visa Bulletin

14 Apr 2021

Updated Status of Visa Services at U.S. Consular Posts

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the availability of visa services at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad remains limited. The severity of backlogs in visa interviews varies based on epidemic control protocols of each country. U.S. embassies and consulates are taking the necessary precautions to protect...

14:00 / Citizen / Consulates / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Student / Travel / Visitor / Worker

08 Apr 2021

Search of Electronic Devices at the U.S. Border

Foreign nationals requesting admission to the United States and indeed, even U.S. citizens, may face additional scrutiny at the United States border. This includes the physical border itself or the functional equivalent of the border such as an international airport, port of entry, or border...

15:54 / Citizen / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Resident / Student / Travel / Visitor / Worker

01 Apr 2021

Trump’s Executive Order Restricting Work Visa Allowed to Expire

This morning, the nonimmigrant visa restrictions imposed by Donald Trump in June 2020 expired. This executive order applied to certain H1B, H-4, H2B, L-1, L-2, and J-1 visa applicants.While the expiration of this executive order is a positive development, it is unlikely to provide much...

11:14 / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Travel / Worker

30 Mar 2021

Artists, Athletes, and Entertainers: O, P, and Q Visas

There are various nonimmigrant options that may be available to foreign national artists, athletes, entertainers, and those who wish to participate in a cultural exchange program in the United States. Choosing the right classification for an individual or group engaged in any such activities may...

08:04 / NewsBrief / Other Work Statuses / Worker

25 Mar 2021

USCIS Further Extends Flexibility for Responding to Requests Until June 30, 2021

Once again, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended the response time flexibility, initially announced on March 30, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This flexibility applies to applicants and petitioners responding to any of the following, issued from March 1, 2020 through...

12:23 / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News / Worker

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Exemptions and Exceptions to Proclamation Suspending Travel from India to Curb COVID-19

Obtain Citizenship in Grenada for E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Eligibility in the U.S.

NewsFlash! U.S. to Ban Most Travel from India to Curb COVID-19 Spread

May 2021 Visa Bulletin Check-In

May 2021 Visa Bulletin

Updated Status of Visa Services at U.S. Consular Posts

Search of Electronic Devices at the U.S. Border

Trump’s Executive Order Restricting Work Visa Allowed to Expire

Artists, Athletes, and Entertainers: O, P, and Q Visas

USCIS Further Extends Flexibility for Responding to Requests Until June 30, 2021

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