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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

Covid 19

DHS Lifts Airport Restrictions for Travelers Exempt from COVID Travel Bans

Back in January, the Department of Homeland Security restricted airplane travel from countries that are on the restricted travel list to one of 15 airports in the United States. Starting on September 14, 2020, travelers that are exempt from the…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 17, 2020

Covid 19

Presidential Proclamation Suspends Some Immigrants from Entering the US for 60 Days but will have very limited Impact

Starting on 11:59 PM EST on April 23, 2020, President Trump has suspended the entry of certain employment and family-based green cards for 60 days. Although the date has now been set at 60 days, it could be extended. Below…

Jenny ZhanApril 23, 2020

Covid 19

Coronavirus Update: Travel Ban Extended to Europe

The White House issued another presidential proclamation imposing travel restrictions and quarantines on travelers from countries in the European Schengen Area starting on 5 PM EST March 13 due to the coronavirus. This is after the travel ban imposed on travelers…

Jenny ZhanMarch 12, 2020

Immigration

White House issue Memo Regarding Non-Immigrant Visa Overstays

A Presidential Memorandum was released on April 22 directing the Departments of State and Homeland Security to recommend ways to reduce the number of visitor visa and visa waiver program overstays. With every entry into the United States, the visitor…

Jenny ZhanMay 3, 2019

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Temporary Protected Status Extended for Syrian Nationals

On January 31, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that temporary protected status (TPS) for Syrian nationals will be extended to September 30, 2019. Syrian nationals will be required to re-register to extend their benefits, USCIS…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 5, 2018