Existing Department of Labor (DOL) policy allows H-1B employers to provide electronic notices of Labor Condition Application (LCA) filing rather than physically post notices at the applicable worksite. This reminder is especially critical as many employees are working from home due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic leads to new legislation, businesses must rapidly adapt to the changing business landscape and understand how policy impacts their day-to-day.
Join Chugh, LLP’s experienced attorneys and CPAs for guidance on how to navigate this complicated legal, immigration, tax, and government stimulus environment together on this webinar, recorded on Monday, March 30, 2020.
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it will reuse previously submitted biometrics to process extension requests for employment authorization (Form I-765) during the temporary closure of Application Support Centers (ASC).
To help prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Australian government has restricted travel into Australia. Only Australian citizens, residents, and their immediate families can enter, and pre-approval may be required in certain circumstances. There is also a ban on travelers leaving Australia, effective beginning March 25, 2020. Limited exceptions may be granted.
Starting in January 2019, California became the first US state to ban pet stores from selling dogs, cats, and rabbits purchased from commercial breeding facilities. The Pet Rescue and Adoption Act (AB 485) encourages pet stores to switch to more ethical sources, including public animal agencies or shelters.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it will be flexible with delays from applicants and petitioners who are required to respond to requests for evidence (RFEs) and notices of intent to deny (NOIDs) dated between March 1 and May 1, 2020.
The US Department of State (DOS) is encouraging medical professionals who are working to treat or mitigate the effects of the coronavirus and who also hold approved immigrant or nonimmigration visa petitions (I-129, I-140, etc.), or certificates of eligibility from an approved visitor exchange program (DS-2019), to review their nearest embassy or consulate’s DOS website page for procedures on how to request a visa appointment.
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it has received enough H-1B cap registrations during the initial registration period of March 1 – March 20, 2020 to meet the cap. USCIS will notify petitioners and attorneys of selected registrations no later than March 31, 2020. Only petitioners with selected beneficiaries may file H-1B cap-subject petitions during the 90-day window for filing.
The Indian government has enacted a curfew to help prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), effective from March 24 through April 15, 2020. While the exact requirements of the curfew are still unclear, the country has currently banned leaving one’s home. US citizens in India are required to comply with Indian law and should shelter in place.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on March 20, 2020 that it will exercise discretion and temporarily defer the physical presence requirement for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) for certain employers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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