Litigation Victory Changes USCIS Adjudication of Work Permits for Nonimmigrant Spouses
On November 10, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security entered into a settlement with plaintiffs, significantly changing USCIS policy regarding work authorization for
Read More »US Passport Processing Timeline Improves
The US Department of State has provided updates on the current status of US Passport operations. Effective October 29, routine processing service is 8 to 11 weeks and
Read More »OSHA Releases COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard for Workers
On Thursday, November 4, the US Department of Labor issued a COVID-19 vaccine emergency temporary standard (ETS) affecting 84 million workers across the United States. The
Read More »SEVP Updates Guidance for F and M Student Visa Holders
On November 1, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) published SEVP Policy Guidance: Use of Electronic Signatures and Transmission for the Form I-20. This guidance
Read More »Justice and Labor Departments Reach Settlements with Facebook
On October 22, 2021, the US Department of Justice and the US Department of Labor announced separate settlement agreements with Facebook regarding its use of the permanent
Read More »Immigration and the Latest Version of the House’s Build Back Better Bill
On Wednesday, November 3, the House Rules Committee released the latest version of its $1.85 trillion Build Back Better bill, which includes $100 billion for immigration
Read More »DHS Provides Guidance for Land Ports of Entry Reopening
From November 8, 2021, non-citizen travelers who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and have appropriate documentation will be permitted to enter the United States via land
Read More »Biden Administration Issues Memo Terminating the Migrant Protection Protocols, Remain in Mexico Program
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas issued a memo that renews the Biden’s administration’s aim of ending the Trump administration’s
Read More »Biden Administration Announces Pared Down “Build Back Better” Framework
On Thursday, October 28, the Biden administration released the Build Back Better Framework. At $1.75 trillion (or $1.85 trillion with immigration funding), it is a pared-down
Read More »The United States Introduces a Nonbinary Gender Option for US Passports
The US Department of State has added a new option for gender, “X,” for individuals who identify as nonbinary, intersex, or gender-nonconforming. The change from
Read More »White House Provides Details of US Reopening Plan
From November 8, international air travel to the United States will be guided by new regulations. The Biden administration has introduced a consistent set of standards and
Read More »USCIS Issues Federal Register Notice for Employment Authorization for Individuals Covered by DED for Hong Kong Residents
Following President Biden’s August 5 memorandum directing Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for 18 months for eligible Hong Kong residents, the U.S. Citizenship and
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