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Immigration Reform Update

With comprehensive immigration reform legislation no longer a realistic possibility for the foreseeable future, the focus of advocates for reform has shifted to executive actions the President may take...

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TPS Designation for Sudan and South Sudan Extended

The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for Sudan and South Sudan have been extended for 18 months, effective November 3, 2014, through May 2, 2016. The re-registration period will run from...

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Supreme Court’s Decision on Future of DACA and DAPA

Supreme Court argument has taken place in United States v. Texas, a high-stakes, hotly contested case on the Administration’s executive programs that deferred possible deportation of millions of...

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17-Month EAD Holders Seeking Full 24 Months under New STEM OPT Rule Must be...

The Department of Homeland Security’s final rule on optional practical training (OPT) work authorization for foreign nationals in F-1 status with science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM)...

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Trump EO Biometric Entry-Exit Section Raises Concerns of Lawmakers over...

Members of Congress from states bordering Canada, the Northern Border Caucus, have focused on a section of President Donald Trump’s “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United...

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EU May Reinstate Visas Requirement for U.S. Tourists and Business Visitors

While the U.S. travel, tourism, and hospitality industries worry about deleterious effects from President Donald Trump’s clampdown on immigration, including the travel ban, the European Union has its...

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USCIS Suspends Premium Processing Service for H-1B Cases Effective April 3, 2017

USCIS has announced the temporary suspension of the Premium Processing service for all H-1B cases filed on or after April 3, 2017. This suspension applies to all H-1B cases filed – including those...

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Revised Travel Ban Executive Order Targets Six Countries, Drops Iraq

The “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States” Executive Order (E.O.), issued by President Donald Trump on March 6, 2017, suspends processing of visa issuance for...

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Update: EU Visa Waiver Travel for U.S. Citizens Will Not Be Suspended

In a press release, the European Commission (EC) has announced, “[I]n view of the significant progress achieved during the last year and the positive momentum of ongoing work, the temporary suspension...

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The FICA Tax Exemption for Non-Resident Aliens in the U.S. Under F, J, M, or...

A common issue for employers of non-resident aliens authorized to work in the U.S. is whether (and when) such individuals are exempt from FICA taxation.   Under the Internal Revenue Code, a nonresident...

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USCIS Requests for Evidence to Petitioners Before Application Denials to...

As of September 11, 2018, immigration officers will have more discretion to issue petition and application denials without first issuing Requests for Evidence (RFEs) or Notices of Intent to Deny...

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Update on Coronavirus, Impact on Consular Services

The recent news of an outbreak of a new coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei, Province, China raises issues for employers and employees about the appropriate workplace responses. Please see our...

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USCIS Suspends Premium Processing Service for H-1B Cases Effective April 3, 2017

USCIS has announced the temporary suspension of the Premium Processing service for all H-1B cases filed on or after April 3, 2017. This suspension applies to all H-1B cases filed – including those...

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Revised Travel Ban Executive Order Targets Six Countries, Drops Iraq

The “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States” Executive Order (E.O.), issued by President Donald Trump on March 6, 2017, suspends processing of visa issuance for...

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Update: EU Visa Waiver Travel for U.S. Citizens Will Not Be Suspended

In a press release, the European Commission (EC) has announced, “[I]n view of the significant progress achieved during the last year and the positive momentum of ongoing work, the temporary suspension...

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The FICA Tax Exemption for Non-Resident Aliens in the U.S. Under F, J, M, or...

A common issue for employers of non-resident aliens authorized to work in the U.S. is whether (and when) such individuals are exempt from FICA taxation.   Under the Internal Revenue Code, a nonresident...

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O-1A Visas in Gaming: From the Programmer to the Athlete

In the competitive global video game industry, the United States remains at the forefront despite the recent rise in foreign gaming companies. Some of the most prestigious video gaming studios are...

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Massachusetts Poised to Grant Driver’s Licenses to Undocumented Immigrants

Massachusetts is on its way to joining 16 other states that grant driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants. On February 16, 2022, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed The Work and...

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Massachusetts Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants to be Question...

Voters in Massachusetts may be asked whether to repeal state law granting standard Massachusetts driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants in November. In February 2022, the Massachusetts House of...

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USCIS: No Supporting Docs Needed to Update Gender on Immigration Forms

USCIS announced that it is no longer necessary to provide supporting documentation to change or update a prior gender selection on immigration forms. The intention is to “reduce barriers to travel,...

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