Non-Immigrant Visas

Travel Bans Lifted!

On October 25, 2021, the Biden Administration issued Presidential Proclamation, “Advancing the Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19…

3 years ago

Trump issues entry ban for certain non-immigrant visas, extends immigrant visa ban

Yesterday, June 22, 2020, President Trump issued a new Presidential Proclamation, “Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to…

5 years ago

USCIS’ New H-1B Cap Registration Process is Underway

As of March 1, 2020, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) online H-1B registration tool is open for…

5 years ago

Implications of Social Media Question on DS-160 and DS-260

The U.S. Department of State is now asking applicants for immigrant and nonimmigrant visas to provide information about their social…

5 years ago

Trump Issues Presidential Proclamation Expanding and Finalizing Travel Ban

On September 24, 2017, the Trump Administration issued a Presidential Proclamation to finalize the determinations on banning travel from certain…

7 years ago

U.S. State Department temporarily halts issuance of Non-Immigrant Visas in Russia

On Monday, August 21, 2017, the U.S. Embassy in Moscow announced that it will temporarily stop issuing non-immigrant visas (NIVs),…

7 years ago

199,000 H-1B Petitions Received for FY 2018; Trump Announces Executive Order to Review H-1B Program

On April 7, 2017, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) announced that it received sufficient H-1B petitions to meet…

8 years ago

USCIS to suspend Premium Processing of H-1B Petitions

 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has announced that beginning April 3, 2017, it will temporarily suspend Premium Processing…

8 years ago

David Kolko provides legal advice on LawLine 9 to concerned immigrants

  The Executive Orders issued by the Trump administration over the past week have caused chaos and confusion throughout the…

8 years ago

Alert! Recommendations for foreign nationals living, working, or studying in the United States

  President Trump issued three Executive Orders (EOs) last week, “Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States,”…

8 years ago

New DHS Employment Regulations Could Be a Boon for Non-Profit School Districts Seeking Exemption from Annual H-1B Cap

The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) final regulations, “Retention of EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 Immigrant Workers and Improvements Affecting…

8 years ago

Partner Jennifer Casey Speaks at AILA Rome District Chapter Conference in Amsterdam

Between October 18-20, 2016, Partner Jennifer Casey had the privilege of attending the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Rome District’s…

8 years ago