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Adjustment of Status Delays – Options for Work and Travel
March 6, 2024
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Understanding the Sharp Increase in U.S. Immigration Fees
February 20, 2024
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Immigration Practice Team Co-Leader Andrew M. Wilson Featured on "Latte With a Lawyer" Podcast
February 15, 2024
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Common Inadmissibility Issues in U.S. Immigration and How to Manage Them
February 14, 2024
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The U.S. Public Ground of Inadmissibility – Should it Concern You?
February 2, 2024
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Unique Strategy Leads to Efficiently Securing Multiple E-2 Approvals
January 30, 2024
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USCIS Proposed Rule to Modernize H-1B Program — Should Employers Be Happy or Worried?
January 24, 2024
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How High is the Hurdle for an EB-1 Green Card?
January 17, 2024
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Higher USCIS Filing Fees Could Be Coming Very Soon
January 12, 2024
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Weathervanes for Determining U.S. Immigration Benefit Processing Timelines
January 5, 2024
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Record Number of Nonimmigrant Visas Issued
January 4, 2024
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New J-1 Waiver Option for International Medical Graduates (IMG) Avail in New York through Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC)
January 3, 2024
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Highly Anticipated Pilot Program for Domestic Renewal of H-1B Visas to Start January 29, 2024
December 21, 2023
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Andrew M. Wilson Quoted in SHRM Article "Will USCIS Proposal to Redefine H-1B Qualifications Limit or Expand Eligibility?"
December 7, 2023
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Update on Delays in Obtaining U.S. Visas
December 7, 2023
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Andrew M. Wilson Quoted in SHRM Article "USCIS Proposes New Selection Method to Curb H-1B Lottery Abuse"
December 4, 2023
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Challenges with After-Sales Provision of USMCA
November 27, 2023
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L-1 Immigration Status: Are You Really an Executive, or Manager?
November 10, 2023
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Partner Andrew M. Wilson to Receive the Minority Bar Association of Western New York’s Outstanding Member Achievement Award
October 31, 2023
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Problems Caused by U.S. Electronic Entry System
October 27, 2023
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Changes to Broken H-1B Lottery Registration System? USCIS Proposed Rule Attempts to Address Issues with Multiple Registrations Fiasco
October 23, 2023
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Update on Stateside Visa Renewal Pilot Program - Obtain Visa Stamps in the U.S.
October 19, 2023
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Athlete Visas and How to Avoid (Inadvertent) Status Violations
October 16, 2023
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Avoiding H-1B Status: Some Workable Options
September 29, 2023
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Importing a Car to the U.S.? Not so Fast…
August 16, 2023
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Is it Time to Apply (or Reapply) for NEXUS?
July 27, 2023
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U.S. Immigration Site Visits Challenging for Remote Working L-1 Intracompany Transferees
July 17, 2023
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How U.S. Interprets Immigration Sections of USMCA
July 5, 2023
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Immigration Pathways for Entrepreneur Employment in the United States
June 21, 2023
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The International Entrepreneur Parole – Is it for you?
May 22, 2023
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What End of Title 42, COVID Vaccine Mandate Means for Travel to U.S.
May 19, 2023
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How U.S. Government is Facilitating Trade and Investment
May 12, 2023
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Time to Get Physical Again: Temporary I-9 Flexibilities Program Ends July 31, 2023
May 10, 2023
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Andrew M. Wilson Quoted in SHRM Article "USCIS Receives Record Number of H-1B Registrations"
May 4, 2023
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U.S. to Remove COVID Vaccine Requirement for International Travelers
May 2, 2023
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Am I Crazy or is That a Lot of H-1B Cap Lottery Registrations?
April 28, 2023
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Interesting Immigration Updates from the Department of State
April 26, 2023
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Site Visits May be on the Rise for L-1 and H-1B Beneficiaries
March 31, 2023
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Treaty Trader (E-1) visas for Canadian Chiropractors to work in the U.S.
February 22, 2023
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Which one is better? Reviewing AOS (Adjustment of Status) vs IVP (Immigrant Visa Processing) for Foreign Nationals Currently in the U.S.
February 21, 2023
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Advanced Ability to Pay Analysis for I-140 Filings — Digging Deep to Meet This Requirement
February 13, 2023
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Medical Exam Requirements and Questions When Applying for a Green Card
February 8, 2023
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UPDATE: COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Remains in Place for Immigration and Travel to the U.S.
February 7, 2023
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EB-1 China and EB-1 India Retrogress; No Movement for EB-2 and EB-3 India
December 20, 2022
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Updated guidance on when to submit medical exam results when applying for a Green Card
December 19, 2022
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U.S. Immigration: How 'Extraordinary' Do You Have to Be?
October 21, 2022
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Does U.S. Facilitate Canadian Investment and Trade?
September 30, 2022
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Delays in U.S. Immigration Administrative Processing: What Can be Done
September 26, 2022
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Current Trends for Intracompany Transferee Travellers
September 15, 2022
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Athletes: The Right Immigration Status for Each Career Stage
July 21, 2022
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Is it Possible to Maintain TN Status While Pursuing Permanent Residency Solving a Mystery That has Flummoxed Humankind Since 1994
April 26, 2022
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An Unexpected Outcome to Your TN Application at the Northern Border: Order of Expedited Removal
April 26, 2022
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TNs are More Challenging Than Ever for Those in Financial and Business Positions--Are You an Economist or an Accountant?
April 25, 2022
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Recent Updates on Temporary Covid I-9 Procedures
April 13, 2022
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USCIS to Offer Expedited Processing for Additional Process Types
March 29, 2022
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Partner Elizabeth M. Klarin Quoted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Article "Visa Issue, Which Threatened Start of Georgia Swarm Season, is Resolved"
November 29, 2021
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COVID UPDATE: Travel to the U.S. Restricted from 8 African Countries
November 28, 2021
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Updated Guidance Re: Travel by Air to the U.S. On and After November 8th, 2021
October 26, 2021
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Update on Diversity Visas for 2020 and 2021
October 26, 2021
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Restrictions for many U.S.-bound travelers to be lifted November 8, 2021
October 15, 2021
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Andrew M. Wilson Featured on the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox Podcast
October 15, 2021
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Lippes Mathias Immigration Co-Leader, Andrew M. Wilson, Comments in SHRM Article Outlining Recent DHS Announcement to Stop Workplace Immigration Raids
October 15, 2021
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EB-3 India Retrogresses Back to January 15, 2012 While EB-2 India Closes the Gap and Advances to December 1, 2011
October 14, 2021
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Ending Mass Worksite Enforcement Raids
October 13, 2021
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U.S. To Allow Air Travel to U.S. by Vaccinated Travelers, starting in "Early November"
September 21, 2021
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COVID-19 Vaccine Will be Required for Most Intending Immigrants to the U.S. Starting October 1, 2021
August 26, 2021
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USCIS Policy Manual Update Affecting E-2 Investor Visas
July 26, 2021
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Canada to Open its Borders in the Coming Months, but the U.S. Won't Reciprocate Yet
July 22, 2021
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It's Time to Increase the H-1B Cap Again
July 8, 2021
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Update to Travel Requirements for Entering Canada
July 6, 2021
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Changes Coming to Canadian Border Restrictions
June 22, 2021
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Andrew M. Wilson Article, Maintaining TN Status While Pursuing Permanent Residency
May 24, 2021
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Maintaining TN Status While Pursuing Permanent Residency
May 24, 2021
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Update on U.S. Entry Limitations and Restrictions
May 20, 2021
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U.S. Restricts Entry from India, and Other Updates to Travel Restrictions to the U.S.
May 4, 2021
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Beware of Immigration Scams
April 15, 2021
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Partner Elizabeth Klarin Provides Tip to Invest Buffalo Niagara Members Regarding Canadian Business Expansion to the U.S.
April 9, 2021
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DHS signals that it will vacate the 2019 Public Charge Rule
March 10, 2021
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Partner, Andrew M. Wilson quoted in SHRM article "President Biden Restarts Green Card Processing from Abroad"
March 2, 2021
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Andrew M. Wilson quoted in SHRM article "President Biden Restarts Green Card Processing from Abroad"
March 2, 2021
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Update: Who is Exempt from Canadian COVID Testing and Quarantine
March 1, 2021
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U.S. Government Revokes the Suspension of Immigrant Entries to the U.S.
February 25, 2021
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Press Releases
Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP Partner Andrew M. Wilson to Speak at American Immigration Lawyers Association’s 2021 Midwinter Virtual Conference
February 23, 2021
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Sweeping U.S. Immigration Reform Legislation Proposed
February 18, 2021
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Canada Adds New Travel Requirements and Restrictions
February 12, 2021
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Partner Andrew M. Wilson quoted in New York Times article "Undoing Trump's Anti-Immigrant Policies Will Mean Looking at the Fine Print"
February 10, 2021
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Andrew M. Wilson quoted in New York Times article "Undoing Trump's Anti-Immigrant Policies Will Mean Looking at the Fine Print"
February 10, 2021
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Canadian COVID-19 Testing Requirements at Land Borders
February 10, 2021
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Andrew M. Wilson Quoted in SHRM Article "USCIS Rescinds Memo on H-1B Visas for Computer Programmers"
February 9, 2021
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Interview waivers being granted for certain E visas applicants in Canada
February 4, 2021
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U.S. Consulate in Toronto Suspends E Visa Interviews
November 25, 2020
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New Travel Requirements for Returning to Canada from the U.S.
November 17, 2020
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NYS Quarantine Restrictions for International and Domestic Travelers in the U.S.
November 3, 2020
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Q&A: NYS Quarantine Rules and Requirements for International Travelers
October 29, 2020
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NYS Quarantine Rule Amended to Include Travelers from Level 2 and Level 3 countries, including Canada
October 8, 2020
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Two New Rules Affecting H-1Bs and PERMs
October 6, 2020
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October 2020 Priority Dates Released: Potential Big Opening for EB-2 & EB-3 India Individuals
September 24, 2020
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Will Many Employment-based Priority Dates Become Current in October 2020?
September 22, 2020
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The Immigration Lawyers Podcast | Discussing Visas, Green Cards & Citizenship: Practice & Policy
September 9, 2020
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U.S. Immigration Challenges During COVID
September 3, 2020
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U.S. Begins Rescheduling Immigrant Visa Appointments in Canada
August 19, 2020
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It is Official: 2nd Round of H-1B Cap Lottery Completed
August 14, 2020
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Suspended Services: U.S. Embassy and Consulates During Pandemic
August 12, 2020
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USCIS May Initiate 2nd Round of H-1B Cap Lottery Selections
August 11, 2020
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Executive Order Signals Change in Hiring Foreign Workers to Fulfill Federal Contracts
August 4, 2020
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Eileen M. Martin featured in Law Time article "Canadian business immigration to U.S. stymied by COVID-19 but not President Trump: lawyer"
July 28, 2020
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National Interest Exceptions to Travel Restrictions
July 28, 2020
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New USCIS Immigration Fees - Effective October 2, 2020
July 19, 2020
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Phased reopening of U.S. Embassies and Consulates, and other updates on visa availability and U.S. immigration
July 14, 2020
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Eileen M. Martin appears in The Buffalo News article for her legal work in assisting a ‘dreamer’ with his immigration matters. “DACA ruling gives hope to ‘dreamer’ on covid-19 front lines”
June 29, 2020
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Reports Confirm That Canadians Should be Exempt from Latest Presidential Proclamation
June 24, 2020
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Does Latest Presidential Proclamation Apply to Canadians?
June 23, 2020
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Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Entries Suspended, and Suspension on Issuance of Immigrant Visas Extended
June 22, 2020
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Positive News for Some Individuals Stuck in Priority Date Backlogs: Record Number of Employment-based Immigrant Visa Numbers Will be Available in FY2021
June 19, 2020
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Crossing the U.S.-Canada border during COVID-19
June 18, 2020
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Traveling to the U.S. with Someone Whose Travel is Not "Essential"
June 12, 2020
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Clarification on Restrictions to Travel from Canada to the U.S.
June 10, 2020
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New Immigration Executive Order Targeting H-1Bs and L-1s?
June 8, 2020
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Extraordinary ability visa: Safe haven during executive order storm
June 3, 2020
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Latest Presidential Proclamation Limits U.S. Entry by Certain Chinese Students and Exchange Visitors
May 30, 2020
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Certain Athletes and Associated Persons Receive National Interest Exemption to Entry Restrictions
May 27, 2020
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No Entry for Certain Individuals Who Have Recently Been in Brazil
May 27, 2020
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Possible changes coming to nonimmigrant visa options
May 19, 2020
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Entries across the U.S.-Canadian border during Coronavirus
May 15, 2020
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Press Releases
Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP Partner Andrew M. Wilson Participates in Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) COVID Briefing
May 14, 2020
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Update on Restrictions on Entering U.S./"Quarantine" Rules
May 11, 2020
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Is technology helping or hurting U.S. immigration?
April 30, 2020
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Andrew M. Wilson quoted in SHRM article "H-1B Filers Rethinking Their Petitions After Pandemic"
April 29, 2020
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Andrew M. Wilson quoted in SHRM article "Trump’s Immigration Ban Limited in Duration, Scope"
April 23, 2020
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New Executive Order Limits Green Card Options
April 23, 2020
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New Executive Order Impacting Immigration to the U.S. Expected Today
April 22, 2020
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DHS Extends Restrictions on Travel Across its Northern and Southern Borders
April 20, 2020
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Maintaining TN status while pursuing a green card
April 13, 2020
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Q&A: Immigration Concerns for Businesses and Foreign Nationals During the COVID-19 Crisis
April 8, 2020
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COVID-19 UPDATE: USCIS To Continue to Process Applications for Employment Authorization
March 30, 2020
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U.S. COVID-19 immigration policies could scuttle vulnerable businesses
March 27, 2020
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USCIS Suspends Premium Processing for I-129 and I-140 Petitions
March 23, 2020
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COVID-19 IMMIGRATION UPDATE: USCIS Accepting E-Signatures
March 23, 2020
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H-1B Electronic Registration Period Closed
March 23, 2020
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TRAVEL BAN UPDATE: Canada-US Border Restrictions
March 18, 2020
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Immigrant Visa Appointments in Canada Canceled
March 18, 2020
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Update on Canadian Border Closing; SSA Stops In-Person Services
March 17, 2020
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COVID-19 UPDATE: ESTA Revocations and VWP Extensions of Stay
March 16, 2020
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Nonimmigrant U.S. visa appointments in Canada canceled as of tomorrow (March 17th)
March 16, 2020
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Canada Blocks Entry by Foreign Nationals From Most Jurisdictions Worldwide--with the Exception of the U.S. (for now)
March 16, 2020
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Update on COVID-19 and Travel To and From the U.S./Visa Appointments
March 15, 2020
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U.S. Imposes Travel Ban to U.S. from Schengen Area Countries
March 12, 2020
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U.S. immigration: Policies creating logical inconsistencies - Part 2
February 26, 2020
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U.S. immigration: Increasing impact of policy shifts - Part 1
February 20, 2020
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Updates on Employment-based Priority Date
January 23, 2020
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What is the "Quota Backlog" ?
September 18, 2019
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