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Trump’s “Extreme Vetting” Measures for Non-Citizens Released for Public Comment
During his presidential campaign, President Trump made repeated promises to conduct “extreme vetting” of all non-citizens applying for admission into the U.S. On May 4, 2017, the U.S. Department of State (“DOS”) released its proposal for “extreme vetting” measures, which...
Beata Leja: Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan’s Newest Partner
Minsky, McCormick and Hallagan is pleased to announce its newest partner, Beata Leja. Beata joined MMH in 2007 and has since zealously advocated for her clients in both employment-based and family-based immigration law. In 2015 and 2016, she was named...
Work authorization automatically extended for El Salvador TPS holders
On March 6, 2017, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced the automatic extension of work authorization for individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from El Salvador for an additional 180 days, to September 9, 2017. The Secretary had previously extended...
USCIS Suspending Premium Processing for All H-1B Petitions on April 3, 2017 for up to 6 Months
On March 3, 2017, the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will temporarily suspend premium processing for all H-1B petitions, beginning on April 3, 2017, and that the suspension may last up to 6 months. What is...
What to Expect When Traveling to the U.S. From Abroad
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Officers inspect and admit all individuals, whether an immigrant or U.S. citizen, into the U.S. The chart below outlines what you can expect after an international flight to the U.S. and the rights you...
Lottery for Initial H-1B Filings will begin on Monday, April 3!
The first day to file a “cap-subject” H-1B petition for the fiscal year (“FY”) is generally April 1. Since April 1 is on a Saturday this year, USCIS will begin accepting petitions on Monday, April 3. Due to the time...
Travel Warning for ALL Individuals with an Advance Parole Document
On January 31, 2017, the Washington Post published additional draft Executive Orders, including one titled “Protecting American Jobs and Workers by Strengthening the Integrity of Foreign Worker Visa Programs” (Draft EO), which would impact individuals with Advance Parole documents. The...
Trump’s Immigration Ban Explained
On January 27, 2017 the President signed an Executive Order on Protecting the Nation From Terrorist Attacks by Foreign Nationals. This article focuses on Sections 3, 4 and 5 of the Executive Order: Section 3: Bans entry for citizens of...
