Video replays of the webinar, “State of the Workplace in 2021: Reopening in a Partially Vaccinated Environment and the New Administration,” are available.
United States Implements New Travel Restrictions for India
On May 4, 2021, a new travel ban for individuals coming to the United States from India goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern. This ban has been imposed based upon the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in India as well as potentially dangerous new variants emerging there.
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Webinar: State of the Workplace in 2021: Reopening in a Partially Vaccinated Environment and the New Administration
Duane Morris will hold a webinar event, “State of the Workplace in 2021: Reopening in a Partially Vaccinated Environment and the New Administration,” on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern.
Please visit the event website for more information and to register.
Presidential Proclamations Suspending Entry of Certain Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Extended
On December 31, 2020, President Trump issued a new proclamation extending to March 31, 2021, the application of the prior Proclamation 10014 (suspending entry of certain immigrants) and Proclamation 10052 (suspending entry of certain nonimmigrants) to protect the U.S. labor market.
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Court’s H-1B Wage Levels Ruling a Win for Foreign National Employees
On December 1, 2020, a challenge brought by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to the new H-1B wage levels and the new definition of “Specialty Occupation” was upheld by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
To read the full text of this post by Duane Morris partner Valentine A. Brown, please visit the Duane Morris Immigration Law Blog.
USCIS Extends I-9 Flexibility to September 19
USCIS has announced that its COVID-19 special flexibility provisions have been extended for another 30 days, until September 19.
To read the full text of this post by Duane Morris partner Valentine A. Brown, please visit the Duane Morris Immigration Law Blog.
USCIS Issues Guidance on I-765 Employment Authorization Approval Notices for I-9 Verification amid COVID-19 Delays
Due to the extraordinary and unprecedented COVID-19 public health emergency, the production of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) has been delayed. USCIS issued new guidance on August 19, 2020, authorizing employees to use Form I-797, Notice of Action, with a notice date on or after December 1, 2019, through and including August 20, 2020, stating the approval of an Application for Employment Authorization (Form I-765) as a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, List C #7 document.
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PERM Applications in the COVID-19 Era Difficult in an Uncertain Job Market
Employers who may be trying to proceed with PERM applications for foreign national workers are in an uphill battle. With layoffs, furloughs and unemployment at all time highs, the Department of Labor is on high alert for unsuspecting PERM employers who are trying to do the right thing under difficult circumstances.
To read the full text of this post by Duane Morris partner Valentine A. Brown, please visit the Duane Morris Immigration Law Blog.
Presidential Proclamation Suspends Entry of Nonimmigrants, Effective June 24
On June 22, 2020, President Trump signed a proclamation to both suspend and limit the entry of certain nonimmigrant visa holders into the United States effective June 24, 2020, through December 31, 2020, based upon the current loss of jobs and unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Making Sure Employees are Ready when Visa Interviews Resume: Tips for Consular Interviews in the New Normal
U.S. Consulates around the world are beginning to reopen and start scheduling visa appointments and it is critical for applicants to be well prepared for their interviews. Recently, the Department of State revised its Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), to include a new, heightened adjudication standard for blanket L-1 applications.
To read the full text of this post by Duane Morris attorney Teodora Purcell, please visit the Duane Morris Immigration Law Blog.