Immigration and Firm News

Trump Order Suspending Entry of Immigrants – COVID-19

On April 22, 2020, President Trump issued a presidential proclamation suspending the entry of “aliens as immigrants” for 60 days.…

5 years ago

ECONOMIC INCOME PAYMENTS FOR IMMIGRANTS – ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR A STIMULUS CHECK UNDER THE CARES ACT?

Many individuals living in the United States, including many non-citizens, are eligible to receive an Economic Impact Payment, or stimulus…

5 years ago

President Trump Announces Suspension of “Green Cards” – Has Not Yet Provided Detail

On April 20, 2020, the President of the United States tweeted that he will sign an Executive Order to temporarily…

5 years ago

Labor Certification During COVID-19: Layoffs & Labor Market Considerations

An employer seeking to offer a foreign worker a job opportunity on a permanent basis may sponsor that foreign worker…

5 years ago

Department of Labor Response to COVID-19 Crisis: PERM Labor Certifications

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced several important policy changes in light of the COVID-19 pandemic which affect employers…

5 years ago

UPDATE on USCIS, EOIR & DOS COVID-19 Related Office Closures

We hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy.  In an effort to keep you informed and…

5 years ago

Update on Immigration Restrictions and Government Office Closures implemented in Response to Coronavirus Spread

As the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the United States, the federal government has implemented a number of restrictions and…

5 years ago

Kolko & Casey is here to assist during the COVID-19 Health Crisis

Dear Kolko & Casey clients, friends and community: During these difficult and unpredictable times, we wanted to reach out and…

5 years ago

Layoffs, Terminations, & Other Employment Changes for H-1B Workers in Light of COVID-19

With the declaration of a State of Emergency in Colorado due to the global pandemic from COVID-19, many Colorado employers…

5 years ago

Unemployment Benefits Are Exempt from Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility

As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves in the United States, many employers are making the difficult decision to lay off workers.…

5 years ago