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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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Can I apply for the National Interest Exception if I have ESTA or do I have to have a valid B-1 visa? COVID-19

Can I apply for the National Interest Exception if I have ESTA or do I have to have a valid B-1 visa?

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…
November 18, 2020
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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? Extraordinary AbilityImmigrationWhite House & President Immigration News

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…
November 17, 2020
What impact will the Biden/Harris administration have on TN visa? What changes did the Trump administration make with regards to TN visa? ImmigrationTN VisaWhite House & President Immigration News

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…
November 12, 2020
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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? White House & President Immigration News

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…
November 10, 2020
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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? H-1B and E-3 VisaImmigrationWhite House & President Immigration News

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…
November 10, 2020
What is Biden’s previous position on immigration? What are some of Biden’s Proposed Changes to Immigration? ImmigrationWhite House & President Immigration News

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…
November 9, 2020
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Removal proceedings policies that may change/return under the Biden Harris administration Deportation & Humanitarian ImmigrationImmigrationWhite House & President Immigration News

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…
November 9, 2020
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What impact will the presidential election have on immigration? Will the new president terminate the Covid-19 presidential proclamations? COVID-19White House & President Immigration News

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…
November 9, 2020
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What impact will a Biden/Harris administration have on current immigration policy? Deportation & Humanitarian ImmigrationH-1B and E-3 VisaImmigrationWhite House & President Immigration News

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…
November 9, 2020
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? E-1 VisaE-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor VisasWhite House & President Immigration News

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…
November 9, 2020
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