Proposed H4 EAD Recission Rule Withdrawn from Review By: Dayna Lally, Esq.[i] On January 25, 2021, the proposed regulation, “Removing H-4 Dependent Spouses from the Class of Aliens Eligible for Employment Authorization” (commonly known as the “H-4 EAD Rescission Regulation”) was withdrawn from review at the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (“OIRA”).[ii] The withdrawal […]
Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Non-Immigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Coronavirus Disease By: Dayna Lally, Esq.[i] On January 25, 2021, President Biden issued a Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Non-Immigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Coronavirus […]
COVID-19 Test Requirement to All Air Passengers Entering the United States By: Dayna Lally, Esq.[i] On January 21, 2021, President Biden issued an Executive Order titled “Promoting COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and International Travel.”[ii] Section 5(b)(i) of the Executive Order requires that: The Secretary of HHS, including through the Director of CDC, and in coordination with […]
February Visa Bulletin for 2021 The Department of State publishes a monthly Visa Bulletin to advise on immigrant visa availability. The Visa Bulletin summarizes the availability of statutorily-limited immigrant visas in two charts: “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications.” The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) then determines which chart in the Visa […]
Biden’s Executive Order Revoking Executive Order 13768: Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States By: Dayna Lally, Esq. On January 25, 2021, President Biden issued an Executive Order on the Revision of Civil Immigration Enforcement Policies and Priorities.[i] This Order revokes Executive Order 13678 of January 25, 2017, (Enhancing Public Safety in […]
H1B Immigration Lawyer By: Dayna Lally, Esq.[i] On January 20, 2021, the White House issued a Memorandum for the heads of executive departments and agencies which requests a 60-day regulatory freeze on rules that have been published in the Federal Register but not yet taken effect.[ii] The modified version of the Strengthening the H-1B Nonimmigrant […]
Immigration Marriage Lawyer Dayna was incredible throughout our entire immigration process. She was always available to answer any inquiry, kept us well informed about the process and her response time was outstanding. She was able to keep us calm and at ease throughout a process that otherwise would have been overwhelming and stressful. We felt […]
Green Card Renewal Applicants May No Longer Need To Visit a USCIS Application Support Center for an I-551 Stamp By: Dayna Lally, Esq.[i] On January 12, 2021, the USCIS issued an alert addressing its change in policy in regards to I-551 stamps. Beginning in January, green card renewal applicants may no longer need to visit […]
USCIS Modifies H-1B Selection Process to Prioritize Wages By: Dayna Lally[i] On January 8, 2021, the USCIS announced a final rule that will modify the H-1B cap selection process for FY 2022.[ii] Current lottery procedures are being amended to prioritize selected registrations based on the wage levels for the relevant occupational category and area(s) of […]
Proclamation on Suspension of Entry of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Who Continue to Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market On December 31, 2020, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation which extends the suspension of certain immigrants and nonimmigrants into the United States.[i] This proclamation is set to expire on March 31, 2021, but […]
