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Travel Bans to the United States Expected to be Lifted on November 8

The White House announced back in September that the travel bans in place due to the COVID pandemic will be lifted sometime in November. Reports coming out of the White House have claimed that the day for the travel ban…

Khadija DerrickOctober 15, 2021

COVID-19 News

Canada and Mexico Border Restrictions to be Lifted in November

The Department of Homeland Security has announced that it will implement a two-phase plan to allow foreign nationals to enter the US through Canada and Mexico if they have been fully vaccinated.

Khadija DerrickOctober 13, 2021

Immigration News

Croatian Nationals Eligible For The B Visa Waiver Program Starting December

The Department of Homeland Security announced on September 28 that Croatian nationals will soon be eligible to apply for the visa waiver program December 1, 2021.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 29, 2021

COVID-19 Immigration News

Do I Still Need an NIE to Come to the U.S.? Q&A

Travelers coming from Europe and several other countries will be able to come to the US again starting November 2021.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 29, 2021

COVID-19 News White House & President Immigration News

US to Lift COVID Related Travel Bans

The White House has announced today that the U.S. will lift the COVID-19 travel ban for fully vaccinated passengers from the United Kingdom and most European Union countries starting from early November. Along with the UK and the 26 Schengen…

Khadija DerrickSeptember 20, 2021

News White House & President Immigration News

Biden Administration’s New Policy of Prosecutorial Discretion

A noncitizen that has a significant amount of time living in the United States, with little to no criminal history, with close relatives with legal status such as a U.S. Citizen Spouse, Children or Parents, and a fairly clear path…

Khadija DerrickSeptember 8, 2021

COVID-19 News

The United States has been Removed from the EU Safe Travels List

The European Council has removed the United States from its Safe Travels list, a list that the US was only added to in June 2021.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 1, 2021

COVID-19 News

CDC to Require COVID Vaccination for Most Green Card Applicants

USCIS has announced today that starting on October 1, 2021, the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will require most adjustment of status green card applicants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Khadija DerrickAugust 25, 2021

COVID-19 News

Plans to Reopen US and Canada Borders on August 9

Canadian officials announced on July 19 that it plans to reopen the U.S. Canada border on August 9, 2021.

Khadija DerrickJuly 30, 2021

COVID-19 News

USCIS Offers Flexibility for Applications Impacted By Lockbox Delays

USCIS has announced that it is offering temporary flexibility for certain benefit requests submitted at lockboxes. Lockbox facilities are centralized locations that USCIS has to receive a variety of applications.

Khadija DerrickJuly 2, 2021

COVID-19 News

Coronavirus Update: European Union Eases Travel Restrictions

The EU will introduce a new list of safe countries and although the United States is not expected to be on the safe list, fully vaccinated travelers from the United States will be welcomed.

Khadija DerrickJune 23, 2021

COVID-19 News

India Added to COVID-19 Travel Ban List

India has been added to a list of travel banned countries due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

Khadija DerrickJune 22, 2021

COVID-19 Immigration

State Department Expands COVID Travel Ban Exceptions

On April 28, The State Department expanded National Interest Exception to students, journalists, and those providing vital support for critical infrastructure. This expansion will apply to the following countries and regions: • Brazil • China • Iran • Ireland •…

Khadija DerrickJune 15, 2021

Immigration News

Supreme Court Ruling on TPS: Lawful Admission Needed to Obtain Green Card

The US Supreme Court ruling of June 7, 2021, held that TPS holders must have a lawful admission in order to become Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR).

Khadija DerrickJune 8, 2021

COVID-19 E-1 Visa E-2 Visa Immigration

The Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic on E Visas

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused drastic delays in the processing and issuance of E-1 trader visas and E-2 investor visas.

Khadija DerrickMay 14, 2021

Immigration International Entrepreneur Rule News

International Entrepreneur Parole Program Relaunched!

The Department of State announced on May 10, 2021, that it has relaunched the International Entrepreneur Parole program, which was initiated in the final days of the Obama administration but slated to be eliminated in 2018 under the Trump administration.

Khadija DerrickMay 12, 2021

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Breaking News: USCIS Will Defer to Prior Decisions When Adjudicating Extension Requests

On April 27, 2021, USCIS announced that it will begin giving deference to prior decisions when adjudicating requests for an extension of stay.

Khadija DerrickApril 27, 2021

News

Julie Leiba Gharagouzloo Joins Scott Legal, P.C.

Attorney Julie Gharagouzloo is licensed in New York and is originally from Paris, France.

Khadija DerrickApril 26, 2021

COVID-19 Immigration

State Department Expands COVID 19 Travel Ban Exceptions

On April 8, The State Department have expanded National Interest Exception to those travelling on immigrant and fiancé(e) visas and certain exchange visitors. This expansion will apply to the following countries and regions:

Khadija DerrickApril 12, 2021

COVID-19 Immigration

Covid-19 – Can I Travel to the U.S.?

You can come to the U.S. as a tourist during COVID, but you have to be aware that travel is restricted if you are coming from certain European countries.

Khadija DerrickMarch 24, 2021

COVID-19 E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Are Consulates Issuing E-2 Visas or are they Paused for Covid-19?

In light of the consular uncertainty and delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, a common question we receive is whether consulates are again processing E-2 visas. Fortunately, the answer is yes -- consulates have generally returned to processing E-2 visas,…

Khadija DerrickMarch 12, 2021

COVID-19 E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Overnight Changes to National Interest Waiver Program For E-2 Visa Holders

On March 2, 2021, without prior notice, the Secretary of State rescinded the previous national interest guidance that allowed people in certain visa categories to travel to the United States despite the COVID related travel ban. The changes impact the…

Jenny ZhanMarch 3, 2021

Immigration White House & President Immigration News

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

COVID-19

I submitted a NIE Request. When should I hear back from the Consulate/CBP? Is it faster to travel to a country that is not on the list of restricted countries and spend 14 days there?

In March 2020, former President Trump issued presidential proclamations that restrict entry to the U.S. to people who: Were physically present in the Schengen Area region during the 14-day period prior to their entry in the U.S. Were physically present…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 18, 2021

Immigration L-1 Visa White House & President Immigration News

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

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Travel Bans to the United States Expected to be Lifted on November 8

Canada and Mexico Border Restrictions to be Lifted in November

Croatian Nationals Eligible For The B Visa Waiver Program Starting December

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US to Lift COVID Related Travel Bans

Biden Administration’s New Policy of Prosecutorial Discretion

The United States has been Removed from the EU Safe Travels List

CDC to Require COVID Vaccination for Most Green Card Applicants

Plans to Reopen US and Canada Borders on August 9

USCIS Offers Flexibility for Applications Impacted By Lockbox Delays

Coronavirus Update: European Union Eases Travel Restrictions

India Added to COVID-19 Travel Ban List

State Department Expands COVID Travel Ban Exceptions

Supreme Court Ruling on TPS: Lawful Admission Needed to Obtain Green Card

The Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic on E Visas

International Entrepreneur Parole Program Relaunched!

Breaking News: USCIS Will Defer to Prior Decisions When Adjudicating Extension Requests

Julie Leiba Gharagouzloo Joins Scott Legal, P.C.

State Department Expands COVID 19 Travel Ban Exceptions

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