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USCIS Publishes Final Rule to Modify H-1B Cap Selection Process
Trump Extends Through March Bans on Foreign Workers Previously Set to Expire December 31, 2020; Extends Memo on Visa Sanctions
State Dept. Extends Interview Waiver Eligibility Criteria Through March 31, 2021
USCIS Extends Parole, and Employment Authorization, for Certain CNMI Long-Term Resident Applicants
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Trump Signs Appropriations Bill Extending Several Immigration Programs; State Dept. Issues Related Guidance
I-9 Flexibility Extended to January 31
In Response to Litigation, OFLC Updates Implementation of H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology
DHS, DOJ Issue Final Rule on Asylum and Withholding of Removal Security Bars for Public Health Concerns
CBP Issues Temporary Travel Restrictions at Borders With Canada, Mexico
Ninth Circuit Rejects USCIS Reasoning on H-1B Computer Programmer as 'Specialty Occupation'
In Response to Litigation, USCIS Pauses 'Blank Space' Rejection Policy
KLASKO NEWS
Alejandro Mayorkas Nominated To Direct Department of Homeland Security
State Dept. Launches Visa Bond Pilot Program
DHS Extends Form I-9 Requirement Flexibility
USCIS Updates Guidance on Naturalization Applicants
State Dept. Revises Guidance to Implement Court Order in NAM v. DHS
DHS Issues Proposed Rule to Eliminate Work Authorization for Some With Final Orders of Removal
DHS Issues Proposed Rule to Expand Biometrics Collection
USCIS Publishes Guidance on E-Verify Tentative Nonconfirmations
Visa Bulletin for December Includes Info on Diversity Visas, Scheduled Expiration of Two Employment Visa Categories
USCIS Updates Guidance on Discretionary Factors for Adjustment of Status Applications
Federal Judge Rules New Policy Limiting DACA Is Invalid Because 'Acting Secretary' Wolf Was Appointed Unlawfully
State Dept. Continues Phased Resumption of Routine Visa Services
Litigation Challenges Trump Proclamation Banning Many Immigrants
Update on the November 2020 Visa Bulletin and Applying for Adjustment of Status
Two More Lawsuits Challenge New DOL, DHS Rules
State Dept. Proposes to Eliminate "B-1 in Lieu of H" Policy Unless Nonimmigrant Otherwise Qualifies
DHS Cracks Down on Alleged Optional Practical Training Fraud
E-Verify Releases Do's and Don'ts When Creating Cases
Lawsuit Challenges New DOL Prevailing Wage Rule for H-1Bs; Other Lawsuits to Follow
USCIS Increases Premium Processing Fees
Judge Rules Against DHS in Exclusion of New Yorkers From 'Trusted Traveler' Programs
Federal Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction Against Trump Block on H, L, J Foreign Workers
USCIS Issues Guidance on Fee Rule Following Litigation
DHS Proposes Rule to Amend Affidavit of Support Regulations
State Dept. Issues Guidance on National Interest Exceptions for Travelers from the Schengen Area, United Kingdom, and Ireland
ICE Proposes a Fixed Time Period of Admission and Extension-of-Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Students, Exchange Visitors, Foreign Media Representatives
EAD Delays Due to COVID-19: E-Verify/I-9 Guidance
DOL Announces Permanent Adoption of Electronic Issuance of PERM Labor Certifications