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The Truth About Green Card Recapture
</p> Article written by Adam Cohen from The Hill: A lot of misinformation has arisen in opposition to the Build Back Better legislation, including on the matter of green card recapture, referred to in one opinion piece as a “giveaway to big tech.” Opponents to this provision cite to its support by advocacy organizations such […]
An Immigration Attorney Represents Both the Employer and the Employee
</p> There is a common misconception that an immigration attorney who has been retained to prepare and file an employment-based immigration case only represents the employer. That is not true. The attorney actually represents both the petitioning employer and the employee beneficiary, a concept known as “dual representation.†For example, prior to 1992, the change […]
Major Settlement Changes How USCIS Adjudicates Work Permits for Nonimmigrant Spouses
Shergill, et al. v. Mayorkas class action settlement makes beneficial changes to USCIS’s policy on work authorization rules for spouses of high skilled workers in the United States. H-4 visa holders will qualify for automatic extension of their Employment Authorization Document (EAD) for up to 180 days with a timely filed EAD renewal application. L-2 visa […]
Delays with Immigrant Visas at the US State Department (DOS)
</p> During the pandemic there has been an understandable delay with immigrant visas (permanent residence) but these delays are now stretching well past a reasonable time frame to get back to normal processing and normal processing times. The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has submitted to DOS an analysis of the problems we are seeing […]
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for U.S. Entry
</p> Last month, we informed you that the COVID-19 related U.S. travel restrictions would be lifted sometime in November and would be replaced with a requirement of full vaccination before entry to the U.S. and a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours entry, but the effective date for that change had not been announced. This […]
ICE Interim Litigation Position Regarding Motions to Reopen
</p> Provided by ICE and AILA Doc. No. 21061030: The Supreme Court Decision in Niz-Chaves v. Garland has brought about a renewed possibility for eligibility for noncitizens who were denied cancellation of removal. On April 29, 2021, the Supreme Court decided Niz-Chavez v. Garland, 141 S. Ct. 1474 (2021), which involved eligibility for “cancellation of […]
Reminder: USCIS Updates Policy Guidance Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination at Immigration Medical Exams
</p> Provided by American Immigration Lawyers Association: Individuals submitting Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, on or after October 1, 2021, must provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Most applicants filing for adjustment of status to become a lawful permanent resident with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or an immigrant visa […]
DOL’s Changes to the Permanent Online System
</p> Provided from AILA Doc. No. 21092706: On September 10, 2021, DOL’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) updated the PERM homepage (plc.doleta.gov) to include a link allowing users to access and edit PERM account information more easily. This was a welcome improvement to the PERM website, given the many issues employers and practitioners have […]
US to Lift Covid Travel Ban for Vaccinated Passengers from UK and Most of EU
</p> The international travel restriction policies during the COVID-19 pandemic have been overwhelming to keep up with. Tidwell, Swaim & Farquhar Immigration Law Firm is here to help during these confusing, difficult times. The article below from The Guardian details how the UK and airlines welcome news that the United States will lift Covid-19 travel […]