by Frank Alvarado | Feb 1, 2021 | Nonimmigrant Visas
On January 28, 2021, a U.S. district court judge issued a summary judgment order finding that the STEM OPT (Optional Practical Training for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics students) program is a valid exercise of authority under the Immigration and...
by Frank Alvarado | Feb 1, 2021 | Permanent Immigration Visas
The Department of State’s Visa Bulletin for February 2021 included the following information on final action date projections (potential monthly movement) for employment-based green card categories through May. The bulletin notes that determination of the actual...
by Frank Alvarado | Feb 1, 2021 | Nonimmigrant Visas, Permanent Immigration Visas
On January 20, 2021, a U.S. district court issued a modified order governing the manner and schedule in which the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) will reissue certain prevailing wage determinations (PWDs) that were issued...
by Frank Alvarado | Jan 28, 2021 | Consular Services & Travel, Immigration Updates
Via a January 25 Presidential Proclamation, President Biden has suspended the entry into the United States of immigrants and nonimmigrants who were physically present within the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom (excluding overseas territories outside of Europe), the...
by Frank Alvarado | Jan 28, 2021 | Consular Services & Travel, Immigration Updates
Via a January 25 Presidential Proclamation, President Biden has suspended the entry into the United States of immigrants and nonimmigrants who were physically present within the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom (excluding overseas territories outside of Europe), the...
