Month: June 2020

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USCIS COVID-19 Response: An Overview of the Resumption of In-Person Services

On March 18, 2020, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) temporarily suspended in-person services at their field offices, asylum offices and application support centers (ASCs) in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19).  USCIS, however, continued to accept petitions, applications and requests while the offices were closed, and continued to perform all work not requiring in-person …

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The DACA Decision – Supreme Court’s Ruling Provides Temporary Uncertain Relief

The Trump administration has already announced its goal to end the Deferred Action for  Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy commenced on June 15, 2012 by President Obama within the next six months post the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court on June 18 finding that the decision of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to end …

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Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Visa Processing Halted by Presidential Proclamation – Effective June 24 for Certain Nonimmigrants

After numerous rumors in the past few days regarding the suspension of immigration to the United States (U.S.), President Trump’s Proclamation was finally published on June 22  (June Visa Processing Proclamation or JVPP) after numerous discussions regarding its scope.  Please refer to my prior summary on the April 22, 2020 Proclamation 10014 as to the …

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Premium Processing Resumes This Month for Desperate Employers and Their Employees

On March 20th, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) announced the temporary suspension of premium processing for all Form I-129 and I-140 petitions, ostensibly due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the Administration’s true motives are often difficult to assess, on its face, the announcement was not all that different than we have …

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Special Considerations for Medical Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 National Emergency has now been effective in the United States for three months. During this time, guidance from federal agencies has been dynamic as the government adapts to the “new normal.” But even as the global health crisis halts nonessential travel and disrupts visa issuance to many foreign nationals, federal agencies have published …

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