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Presidential Proclamation “Suspending Immigration” – What Does It Mean?
April 28, 2020
This post details what is in the Presidential Proclamation of April 22 suspending immigration to the US, who it covers and who is exempt, when it is effective, and potential long-term ramifications
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H-1B Compliance in the Time of COVID-19
March 26, 2020
Guidance for Employers Navigating Compliance with H1B Employees Working From Home, Reductions in Hours, Furloughs & Layoffs
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Public Charge Rule in Effect, & H-1B Registrant Difficulties
February 24, 2020
Hasty implementation of the Public Charge rules by DHS and Department of State promises troubling adjudications and stricter documentation requirements; new H-1B preregistration system stumbles.
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Punitive New USCIS Fee Schedule
November 9, 2019
Highlights of bad news in proposed new USCIS filing fee schedule
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Public Charge Rules in Turmoil
October 14, 2019
Events of Friday, October 11th, changed who may be deemed inadmissible as likely to become a Public Charge, with 3 injunctions stopping the new DHS rule, but a new rule was published by DOS.
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