Immigration Law Updates

• Presidential Proclamation Limits Entry of Noncitizens from 8 African Countries

  December 2, 2021

• 3rd Round of H-1B Registrations for FY 2022 Announced

  November 19, 2021

• USCIS Expands Work Authorization for Certain H-4 and L-2 Spouses

  November 17, 2021

• COVID Vaccinations, Replacing Country Bans, Will Be Required of Most Nonimmigrants Coming to U.S. as of November 8, 2021

  October 25, 2021

• DHS to Allow Fully Vaccinated Travelers from Canada and Mexico to Enter U.S. at Land and Ferry Crossings Starting in November

  October 14, 2021

• State Department Announces FY2023 Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery Application Dates: October 6 to November 9, 2021

  October 6, 2021

• USCIS Extends COVID Flexibility in Responding to RFEs, Other Notices Through January 31, 2022

  September 27, 2021

• Biden Administration to Rescind Travel Ban in Early November 2021; FAQs Provided by Administration

  September 20, 2021

• Consular Officers May Now Waive Visa Interview Requirement for Eligible F, M, and Academic J Visas Through 2021

  September 17, 2021

• I-9 Compliance Flexibility Further Extended to December 31, 2021

  September 1, 2021