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What is included in President Biden’s Immigration Reform Proposal? What does this proposal mean for immigration? ImmigrationWhite 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…
February 19, 2021
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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? 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…
February 18, 2021
How has the Buy American, Hire American Executive Order impacted L-1 visas? Will this change under a Biden/Harris administration? ImmigrationL-1 VisaWhite 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,…
February 2, 2021
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Will the revocation of the BAHA Executive order impact the adjudication of E-1/E-2 visa petitions? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor VisasWhite House & President Immigration News

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.…
February 2, 2021
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My extension of status petition has been pending for a long time. What can I do to speed up the process? Can I file an expedite request? COVID-19

My extension of status petition has been pending for a long time. What can I do to speed up the process? Can I file an expedite request?

Due to Covid-19 global pandemic, the USCIS Service Centers are taking longer than usual to make a decision on all types of visa petitions. If you filed an extension of status petition long time ago and USCIS still has not…
January 27, 2021
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Trump Administration Lifts Coronavirus Travel Ban on Europe and Brazil. President-Elect Likely to Reject the Proclamation COVID-19

Trump Administration Lifts Coronavirus Travel Ban on Europe and Brazil. President-Elect Likely to Reject the Proclamation

Late Monday night, President Trump ordered an end to the Coronavirus related travel ban put on non-citizen and permanent resident travelers from Europe and Brazil. For more information, please click here for Europe and here for Brazil. The proclamation will…
January 19, 2021
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Can I apply for a National Interest Exception at a CBP office at the airport? Do I need to apply through a U.S. Consulate abroad first? What is the procedure? COVID-19Immigration

Can I apply for a National Interest Exception at a CBP office at the airport? Do I need to apply through a U.S. Consulate abroad first? What is the procedure?

In July 2020, the Department of State announced that certain business and student travelers coming from Schengen countries or the U.K. (such as B-1 business visitors), treaty traders, or treaty investors may apply for a  National Interest Exception (“NIE”). The NIE allows such…
January 5, 2021
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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? COVID-19E-1 VisaE-2 VisaImmigrationWhite House & President Immigration News

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…
December 23, 2020
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What should we know about Alejandro Mayorkas, President-elect Biden’s pick as Homeland Security Secretary? White House & President Immigration News

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…
December 22, 2020
Michaela Vrazdova spoke at National Interest Exception Questions and Answers for Immigration Lawyers News

Michaela Vrazdova spoke at National Interest Exception Questions and Answers for Immigration Lawyers

Michaela Vrazdova spoke on National Interest Exception issues at a Corporate Practice/Consular Practice/CBP Practice event for AILA’s New York Chapter. Michaela Vrazdova was a discussion leader for the Consular Practice Committee and she discussed the National Interest Exception application process at different…
December 15, 2020
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