April 22nd Executive Order Updated on June 22nd, 2020 Initially, Trump issued an Executive Order on April 22, 2020, entitled "Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak" which barred certain immigrants, mainly...
Observance of Junteenth - Why Now? Our firm is made up of American lawyers and so our hearts are with what is happening in the United States. For this reason, we are observing the Juneteenth holiday to recognize what has happened, to reflect on that we...
If any US employees currently hold H-1B, L-1, H-2B, or J-1 US visas it is advisable that they should return immediately to the US due to a possible announcement from the Trump administration that will bar entry to these visa holders. If a foreign employee...
The US Citizenship & Immigration Services or "USCIS" is the US agency under the US Department of Homeland Security responsible for reviewing and issuing US visa applications and petitions. The USCIS is traditionally a US-based agency with some international offices providing services and benefits from...
On May 1, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the flexibilities it initially set out on March 30, 2020 will be extended. This flexibility includes those who have filed US visa petitions or applications: Requests...
On April 22, 2020, President Trump issued an executive order entitled, "Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the US Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak." It seems this executive order is not in direct response to the unprecedented...
It's not the end of US immigration. Instead, immigration will be paused. President Trump announced last night that the issuance of immigrant visas will be halted for a period of 60 days. The announcement does not halt the issuance of temporary work visas. This means that...
"Is this the end of US immigration?" Last night, despite the many other things President Trump should focus on while thousands of my fellow US citizens are dying of COVID-19, he tweeted the following in the middle of the night EST: "In light of the attack from...
The disruptions in travel caused by COVID-19 have left many in a state of uncertainty regarding their US visa status or their ability to travel to the US. Our office is providing advice to individuals affected by travel restrictions or other issues related to the...
Date 15th March 2020 When did or does the proclamation come into effect? There have been several proclamations relating to Covid-19. On January 31st, 2020 the President signed Proclamation number 9984 banning travel from within the People’s Republic of China, excluding the Special Administrative Regions of Hong...