Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Non-immigrants In the US

Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Non-Immigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Coronavirus Disease JANUARY 25, 2021 • PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS The Federal Government must act swiftly and aggressively to combat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).  The national emergency caused by the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States continues to pose a … Read more

Presidential Executive Order Suspending Entry of Nonimmigrant Workers and their Dependents

  On June 22, 2020, the President signed an Executive Order Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak extending his previous immigration ban (Proclamation 10014) effective immediately, and suspending entry of nonimmigrant workers and placing further immigration ban on the entry of certain nonimmigrant workers, … Read more

New Public Charge Laws

Immigration public charge law is a test to determine if an immigrant applying for permanent residence, a green card, or visa to enter the United States will depend on public benefits in the future. If the USCIS thinks that the immigrant is likely to become a public charge, the USCIS will deny the immigrant’s green … Read more

Immigrant Visa Cancellation Procedures at the National Visa Center

  Immigrant visa attorneys are concerned by the Executive Order signed by the President yesterday.  Pursuant to the Executive Order on Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Attacks by Foreign Nationals signed on January 27, 2017, the Department of State has temporarily stopped scheduling appointments and halted processing of immigrant visa applications for individuals who are … Read more

Immigration Advice regarding Trump’s Executive Order

TRAVEL ADVISORY On January 27, 2017, President Trump issued an Executive Order “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States.” Ban on Entry to the United States for immigrants and foreigners from Countries of Concern  The Executive Order “temporarily suspends” immigrants from seven (7) designated countries – Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, … Read more