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USCIS is Ordered to Begin Accepting New DACA Applications & Advance Parole Applications
On June 18, 2020, nearly a month ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump Administration’s decision to cancel DACA was “arbitrary and capricious,” effectively reinstating the program in full to its version under President Obama. Surprisingly, the U.S....
Effect of Coronavirus (Covid-19) on H-1B Employment
The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has had extensive impact on H-1B employment, and the circumstances and policies continue to change on a daily basis. The following is a summary of the key ways that the pandemic has impacted H-1B employers and...
March 18, 2020
Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan
Impact of Coronavirus on your Immigration Case with MMH & Seeking 30 Day Extension for those on VWP/ESTA
As you may already know, our office has closed to the public in order to try and stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). We know your immigration case is important to you and we continue to work remotely to...
Coronavirus Alert: European Travel Ban
On March 11, 2020, President Trump issued a proclamation prohibiting the entry of foreign nationals who have been physically present within any European countries in the Schengen Area within the last 14 days. The Schengen Area includes the following European Union countries:...
March 12, 2020
Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
As you know COVID-19, otherwise known as Coronavirus, is spreading across the United States. Our primary concern is your health and well-being. While the U.S. government and its agencies have not yet announced any changes to immigration-related policies, deadlines or appointments...
Preparing for Potential Encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents
In an effort to crack down on so-called “sanctuary cities,” the federal government recently announced it will deploy enhanced law enforcement tactical units, essentially “SWAT teams,” to help round up undocumented immigrants. The units are being sent to Chicago, New...
Recent Changes to Filing Form I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
USCIS has announced changes to the Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status (Form I-539). This immigration application is commonly used by spouses and children in H-4 or L-2 status to change or extend their status while in the U.S. It can...
Impact of Partial Government Shutdown on Immigration
As of December 22, 2018, the U.S. federal government is partially shut down because President Trump refuses to sign a budget bill that does not also include an extra $5 billion in funding to build a border wall between the...
