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H-1B Visa L-1 Visa TN Visa

Does the new Proclamation apply to Canadians? Can a Canadian get an H-1B or L-1 visa? Can a Canadian get a TN visa?

On Monday June 22, The Trump Administration signed an Executive Order suspending the entry of some H-1B, H-4, H-2B, J, and L visa holders, with some exceptions. Starting on 12:01 am EST on June 24 and lasting until December 31, the…

Jenny ZhanJune 26, 2020

H-1B Visa L-1 Visa

Trump to Sign Executive Order Temporarily Suspending H-1B, J, and L Visas Until December 31

The Trump Administration will sign an Executive Order that will extend the April 2020 suspension of some immigrant visas until December 31. To learn more about the April 2020 suspension, please click here. News on Monday afternoon states that this…

Jenny ZhanJune 22, 2020

E-1 Visa E-2 Visa Extraordinary Ability H-1B Visa

I had a J-1 visa in the past and I am subject to the 2-year residency requirement. Can I apply for an O visa? Can I apply for an E visa? Can I apply for an H-1B visa?

Participants of some J-1 visa programs are subject to a 2 year home residency requirement. This means, that the J-1 visa participants will have to return to their home country for at least 2 years after the completion of the…

Jenny ZhanJune 11, 2020

News

Presidential Proclamation Suspends Entry of Certain Chinese F and J Nonimmigrant Visa Holders

On June 1, President Trump issued a presidential proclamation that will ban the entry of certain Chinese F student visa or J trainee visa holders if they: Will engage in graduate study or research in the United States; AND They…

Jenny ZhanJune 5, 2020

H-1B Visa

I was selected in the H-1B lottery and I am currently in the U.S. on a J-1 trainee visa. Does Cap-Gap apply to J-1 visa? Can I stay in the U.S. until October 1? Can I Change Status?

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. There are a limited number of H-1B petitions that USCIS can adjudicate every year (65,000 Regular Cap petitions and additional 20,000 U.S. Advanced…

Jenny ZhanApril 16, 2020

Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Permanent Injunction on Unlawful Presence Rule for Students and Exchange Visitors

On February 6, 2020, a federal district judge has issued a permanent injunction to prevent USCIS from implementing the May 2018 Unlawful Presence Rule for students and exchange visitors. On May 18, 2018, USCIS issued a memorandum announcing that it…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 19, 2020

Immigration Law Changes & New Law Visa Waivers

Preliminary Injunction Issued on August 2018 Unlawful Presence Memorandum for F, J, and M Visa Holders

On May 18, 2018, USCIS issued a memorandum announcing that it will radically revise how unlawful presence is accrued for students and exchange visitors who fail to maintain their F, J, or M visitor status. For the information on the…

Jenny ZhanMay 7, 2019

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

USCIS Issues Revised Guidance on Unlawful Presence for F, J, and M Nonimmigrants

On May 18, 2018, USCIS issued a policy memorandum announcing that it will radically revise how unlawful presence is accrued for students and exchange visitors who fail to maintain their F, J, or M visitor status. To learn more about…

Jenny ZhanAugust 10, 2018

Client Advice Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Changes in Unlawful Presence Rules for Students and Exchange Visitors

In a policy memorandum issued on May 18, 2018, USCIS has announced that it will radically revise how unlawful presence is accrued for students and exchange visitors who fail to maintain their F, J, or M visitor status. Unlawful presence…

Jenny ZhanJune 5, 2018

Immigration

What is the Omnibus Spending Bill and How Does it Affect Immigrants and Foreign Visitors to the U.S.?

Every year, after Congress passes the budget resolution, it must pass bills that apportion this money to different government programs. This is done through 12 separate appropriations bills, each generated by a specific subcommittee, covering either individual or groups of…

IanScottDecember 28, 2015

J visa | | Scott Legal, P.C.

Does the new Proclamation apply to Canadians? Can a Canadian get an H-1B or L-1 visa? Can a Canadian get a TN visa?

Trump to Sign Executive Order Temporarily Suspending H-1B, J, and L Visas Until December 31

I had a J-1 visa in the past and I am subject to the 2-year residency requirement. Can I apply for an O visa? Can I apply for an E visa? Can I apply for an H-1B visa?

Presidential Proclamation Suspends Entry of Certain Chinese F and J Nonimmigrant Visa Holders

I was selected in the H-1B lottery and I am currently in the U.S. on a J-1 trainee visa. Does Cap-Gap apply to J-1 visa? Can I stay in the U.S. until October 1? Can I Change Status?

Permanent Injunction on Unlawful Presence Rule for Students and Exchange Visitors

Preliminary Injunction Issued on August 2018 Unlawful Presence Memorandum for F, J, and M Visa Holders

USCIS Issues Revised Guidance on Unlawful Presence for F, J, and M Nonimmigrants

Changes in Unlawful Presence Rules for Students and Exchange Visitors

What is the Omnibus Spending Bill and How Does it Affect Immigrants and Foreign Visitors to the U.S.?

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