Immigration Biden/Harris Administration

Immigration Immigration Biden/Harris Administration

What is included in President Biden’s Immigration Reform Proposal? What does this proposal mean for immigration?

On February 18, 2021, President Biden presented a proposal for immigration reform to Congress. The proposal touches upon many areas of immigration law, suggesting reforms for family and employment-based immigration and seeking to provide a pathway to permanent residence and…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 19, 2021

Immigration Biden/Harris Administration L-1 Visa

How has the Buy American, Hire American Executive Order impacted L-1 visas? Will this change under a Biden/Harris administration?

In 2017, President Trump signed the Buy American, Hire American (“BAHA”) Executive order. This Executive Order sought to protect the interests of U.S. workers in the administration of the U.S. immigration system and prevent abuse and fraud. For L-1 visas,…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 2, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Immigration Biden/Harris Administration Investor Visas

Will the revocation of the BAHA Executive order impact the adjudication of E-1/E-2 visa petitions?

On January 25, 2021, president Biden signed an Executive Order 14005 called Ensuring Future is Made in All of America by All of America’s Workers. In Section 14 of this Executive Order, president Biden revoked: Former president Trump’s Executive Order no.…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 2, 2021

E-2 Visa Immigration Immigration Biden/Harris Administration

President Biden’s Immigration Executive Orders & Proposals

President Biden took office on January 20 to the relief of many immigrants and non-immigrants in the U.S. On his first day, he signed 17 Executive Orders, many of which were immigration related. Executive orders usually have immediate effect and…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 22, 2021

Covid 19 E-1 Visa E-2 Visa Immigration Immigration Biden/Harris Administration

How will the Second Stimulus Bill Impact E-2 visa holders? Is there a Second round of PPP for E-2 visa holders? Can I get a PPP Loan on an E-2?

The first Corona virus stimulus bill provided much needed relief for E-2 visa holders. Many E-2 visa companies were struggling and both the PPP loans and the EIDL grant kept many E-2 businesses afloat. You can find out more about…

IanScottDecember 23, 2020

Immigration Biden/Harris Administration

What should we know about Alejandro Mayorkas, President-elect Biden’s pick as Homeland Security Secretary?

Last month, President-elect Joe Biden announced that he plans to nominate Alejandro Mayorkas to serve in his cabinet as Secretary of Homeland Security. Mayorkas, who would be the first immigrant and first Latino in the role, would manage the Department…

Jenny ZhanDecember 22, 2020

Extraordinary Ability Immigration Immigration Biden/Harris Administration

What impact will the Biden/Harris administration have on the extraordinary ability visa/green card? What changes did the Trump administration make with regards to the O-1 visa and Eb-1A green card?

The O-1A visa is for individuals with an extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business, or athletics and is set aside for people who have risen to the top of their profession. Additionally, these persons must be coming temporarily to…

Jenny ZhanNovember 17, 2020

Immigration Immigration Biden/Harris Administration TN Visa

What impact will the Biden/Harris administration have on TN visa? What changes did the Trump administration make with regards to TN visa?

TN visa is a visa that is based on an agreement between Canada, Mexico and the U.S. It allows certain professions (for example lawyers, accountants, graphic designers, researchers, engineers) to easily obtain employment in the U.S. Please see more about the TN…

Jenny ZhanNovember 12, 2020

Immigration Biden/Harris Administration L-1 Visa

What impact will a Biden/Harris administration have on L-1A and L-1B visas?

The L-1 visa is used by U.S. employers to transfer employees from a company abroad to the U.S. The company abroad must have a qualifying relationship with the U.S. company (parent, branch subsidiary or affiliate). The employee being transferred must…

Jenny ZhanNovember 11, 2020

Immigration Biden/Harris Administration

Diversity Visa Lottery: Will the lottery continue under the new administration? What changes were made to the Diversity Visa lottery system during the Trump administration?

The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program makes up to 50,000 green cards available annually, drawn from random selection among all entries to individuals who are from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. The DV Program is administered…

Jenny ZhanNovember 10, 2020

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration Biden/Harris Administration

Will it be easier to get an H-1B visa under the new administration? What changes were made with regards to H-1B visa during the Trump administration?

On Saturday November 7, 2020 Joe Biden and Kamala Harris became the 46th president elect and vice-president elect of the U.S. In the past 4 years President Trump’s administration has made a series of drastic changes to immigration policy through…

Jenny ZhanNovember 10, 2020

Immigration Immigration Biden/Harris Administration

What is Biden’s previous position on immigration? What are some of Biden’s Proposed Changes to Immigration?

What impact will this election have on immigration? What are some of the changes we expect to occur under a Biden-Harris administration? The past four years have seen dramatic changes in U.S. immigration policy under the Trump administration. The arrival…

Jenny ZhanNovember 9, 2020

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Biden/Harris Administration

Removal proceedings policies that may change/return under the Biden Harris administration

Return of Administrative Closure? Overview: Administrative closure has been considered an administrative tool available to immigration judges used to administer their dockets as a way to prioritize their caseloads by being able to suspend or place on hold certain immigration…

Jenny ZhanNovember 9, 2020

Covid 19 Immigration Biden/Harris Administration

What impact will the presidential election have on immigration? Will the new president terminate the Covid-19 presidential proclamations?

On Saturday November 7, 2020 Joe Biden and Kamala Harris became the president elect and vice-president elect of the U.S. In 2020, president Trump signed multiple presidential proclamations related to the Covid-19 global pandemic & entry of foreign nationals to…

Jenny ZhanNovember 9, 2020

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration Immigration Biden/Harris Administration

What impact will a Biden/Harris administration have on current immigration policy?

On November 7, 2020, Joseph R. Biden Jr. became the President-elect of the United States & Kamala Harris became the United States Vice President-elect. For the past four years President Trump’s administration has made a series of drastic changes to…

Jenny ZhanNovember 9, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Immigration Biden/Harris Administration Investor Visas

How Will the Biden/Harris Administration Impact E-1 and E-2 Visas? Which Changes are Expected for the E-1 and E-2 Visas in a Biden/Harris Administration?

The E-1 Visa is a visa based on trade between the United States and a Treaty country. The trade must be significant and must have existed for a period. You can find out more about the E-1 visa by clicking…

Jenny ZhanNovember 9, 2020

Immigration Biden/Harris Administration

Joe Biden Elected as the 46th President of the United States. A Lookback at Some of the Immigration Changes in the Last Four Years

On Saturday, President-Elect Joe Biden has been projected to become the next President of the United States. Confirmation of the vote total will come later this month and the inauguration will happen on January 20, 2021. In the past four…

Jenny ZhanNovember 9, 2020

Immigration Biden/Harris Administration

What is included in President Biden’s Immigration Reform Proposal? What does this proposal mean for immigration?

How has the Buy American, Hire American Executive Order impacted L-1 visas? Will this change under a Biden/Harris administration?

Will the revocation of the BAHA Executive order impact the adjudication of E-1/E-2 visa petitions?

President Biden’s Immigration Executive Orders & Proposals

How will the Second Stimulus Bill Impact E-2 visa holders? Is there a Second round of PPP for E-2 visa holders? Can I get a PPP Loan on an E-2?

What should we know about Alejandro Mayorkas, President-elect Biden’s pick as Homeland Security Secretary?

What impact will the Biden/Harris administration have on the extraordinary ability visa/green card? What changes did the Trump administration make with regards to the O-1 visa and Eb-1A green card?

What impact will the Biden/Harris administration have on TN visa? What changes did the Trump administration make with regards to TN visa?

What impact will a Biden/Harris administration have on L-1A and L-1B visas?

Diversity Visa Lottery: Will the lottery continue under the new administration? What changes were made to the Diversity Visa lottery system during the Trump administration?

Will it be easier to get an H-1B visa under the new administration? What changes were made with regards to H-1B visa during the Trump administration?

What is Biden’s previous position on immigration? What are some of Biden’s Proposed Changes to Immigration?

Removal proceedings policies that may change/return under the Biden Harris administration

What impact will the presidential election have on immigration? Will the new president terminate the Covid-19 presidential proclamations?

What impact will a Biden/Harris administration have on current immigration policy?

How Will the Biden/Harris Administration Impact E-1 and E-2 Visas? Which Changes are Expected for the E-1 and E-2 Visas in a Biden/Harris Administration?

Joe Biden Elected as the 46th President of the United States. A Lookback at Some of the Immigration Changes in the Last Four Years

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