US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has further extended its flexibility for delays in responding to certain agency requests for applicants and petitioners who are required to respond
As many California employers begin to slowly recover from the economic impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, they will need to brace themselves for an additional challenge. While the federal minimum wage has not changed for more than a decade, California employers are facing a hike in minimum wages across several cities and counties as of July 1, 2020.
On June 3, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) confirmed that it will not continue the extensions that gave employers impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) more time to respond to DOL inquiries and complete PERM recruitment efforts. The DOL will continue to consider requests for extensions if they are filed on time, but no requests are guaranteed.
On May 29, 2020 the United States government issued a presidential proclamation barring certain Chinese nationals on F and J visas from entering the US if they are associated with an institution in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) that supports or implements the country’s “military-civil fusion strategy.”
In the wake of coronavirus (COVID-19) and the related economic fallout, revenue losses are proliferating across different industries while business owners look to extrinsic solutions to stay afloat. Many businesses may find such relief through insurance claims and related litigation. New policies will likely exclude COVID-19. However, businesses may already have many types of insurance coverage that can provide relief during the pandemic.
It has become difficult, costly, or even impossible for some businesses to maintain contractual obligations, like commercial leases, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Luckily for business owners, the doctrines of commercial frustration and force majeure may allow them to rescind leases without penalty if unforeseeable circumstances make it impossible for them to operate under the stated purpose of their lease.
Effective March 20, 2020, Premium Processing has been suspended for ALL types of Form I-129 petitions (H/L/O/R/TN etc.) and I-140 petitions, including H-1B cap petitions. This is a very important development affecting petitioners who use the premium program. The Premium Processing program is an important source of revenue for the USCIS as petitioners paid nearly $545 million in premium processing fees during FY-2019.
Deepika Singh is an Immigration Team Lead in our firm’s Santa Clara, CA office.
Summary USCIS has temporarily expanded suspension of premium processing for certain H-1B petitions. The suspension is expected to last through the estimated date of February 19, 2019. USCIS previously announced suspension of premium processing for fiscal year 2019 cap-subject H-1B petitions. USCIS has now expanded suspension to all H-1B petitions filed at the Vermont and …
Summary USCIS has temporarily expanded suspension of premium processing for certain H-1B petitions. The suspension is expected to last through the estimated date of February 19, 2019. USCIS previously announced suspension of premium processing for fiscal year 2019 cap-subject H-1B petitions. USCIS has now expanded suspension to all H-1B petitions filed at the Vermont and …
Summary USCIS has temporarily expanded suspension of premium processing for certain H-1B petitions. The suspension is expected to last through the estimated date of February 19, 2019. USCIS previously announced suspension of premium processing for fiscal year 2019 cap-subject H-1B petitions. USCIS has now expanded suspension to all H-1B petitions filed at the Vermont and …
Requirements: Ideal candidate should have experience with PERM applications, H-1B, L-1 visas and must have employment based paralegal experience. Knowledge with INS Zoom and 1-2 years immigration experience, preferred. Paralegal degree or certificate; and Must be computer literate with excellent communication skills. Responsibilities will include: Preparation of business immigration cases including H-1B, L-1 visas, foreign …
PERM Processing Times (as of 11/19/2016) Processing Queue Priority Dates Month Year Analyst Review August 2016 Audit Review April 2016 Reconsideration Requests to the CO October 2016 Gov’t Error Reconsiderations Current
Application Final Action Dates for Family-Sponsored Preference Cases Family-Sponsored All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed CHINA-mainland born INDIA MEXICO PHILIPPINES F1 01DEC09 01DEC09 01DEC09 15APR95 15SEP05 F2A 22FEB15 22FEB15 22FEB15 15FEB15 22FEB15 F2B 08MAY10 08MAY10 08MAY10 15OCT95 01MAR06 F3 15FEB05 15FEB05 15FEB05 08DEC94 15AUG94 F4 22DEC03 01OCT03 01APR03 15MAY97 22MAY93 …
By: Toni Ordona Effective December 1, 2016, the Atlanta National Processing Center (ANPC) will be issuing PERM notification letters via email. Stakeholders will receive the following letters/notifications via email: Audit Notification Denial Notification Requests for Information (RFI) Additional Audit Information Requests Withdrawal Notices of Decisions from Appeals. However, Certified ETA Form 9089 will still be …
By: Chetana Kaasam “Children who are victims of family abduction are uprooted from their homes and deprived of their other parent. Often they are told the other parent no longer loves them or is dead. Too often abducted children live a life of deception, sometimes under a false name, moving frequently and lacking the stability …
By: Carmen Lopez You may be surprised to hear, that the B-1 visa, allows for more activities that you may know. In determining whether visa applicants are entitled to temporary visitor classification, you must assess whether the applicants: Have a residence in a foreign country, which they do not intend to abandon; Intend to enter …
By: Edith Miranda Each year Medicare allows eligible people to enroll for Medicare benefits. Medicare Open Enrollment for 2017 is from October 15, 2016 to December 7, 2016. To get your health and prescription drug coverage, you can choose from the following Medicare plan options; Original Medicare which provides your Medicare Part A and Part …
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By: Carmen Lopez On October 24, 2016, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a final rule in the Federal Register, adjusting the fees required for most immigration applications and petitions. These new fees will take effect on December 23, 2016. Any applications received by the USCIS with a wrong fee on or …
By: Sismi Menachery Non-compete or restrictive covenants are common in most employment agreements. The legality of these clauses, however, tends to be a commonly litigated issue in employment agreements. The Obama administration recently called for an action to ban non-compete agreements, to “stoke competition” and “give a fair shot to workers,” with the hope that …
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