by James Pinedo | Sep 28, 2021 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, read about Biden’s new vaccine policy for international travelers, CBP announcing an extension of temporary restrictions on travelers crossing U.S. land borders, how the EB-5 Regional Center program’s lapse is stranding investors, and...
by James Pinedo | Sep 21, 2021 | Consular Services & Travel
The White House announced on September 20, 2021, that all foreign nationals will be required to show proof of full COVID vaccination to board a flight to the United States. Some exceptions may apply to children, COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial participants, and...
by James Pinedo | Sep 20, 2021 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, read about the Senate parliamentarian’s rejection of inclusion of immigration language in $3.5 trillion bill, a district court vacating the H-1B lottery wage-based final rule, the State Department announcing a tiered triage of immigrant visa...
by James Pinedo | Sep 20, 2021 | Individual Services
The U.S. Department of State (“DOS”) operations have been constrained by the global COVID pandemic, and consular backlogs have become the norm over the past 18 months. This is bad news for persons seeking visas, and particularly difficult for visa applicants...
by James Pinedo | Sep 15, 2021 | Human Resources Services
Fluctuating immigration policies and unpredictable COVID-19 restrictions have resulted in a need for improved communication tools, propelling organizations – including HR departments – into the future of work. With the job market in sectors like Life Sciences expected...
by James Pinedo | Sep 15, 2021 | Consular Services & Travel, Global
Impacting foreign workers, immigrants, and international students, the suspension of consular services has been one of the most disruptive features of the COVID-19 pandemic. This report provides an update on the re-opening and continued closures of high-traffic...
by James Pinedo | Sep 14, 2021 | Nonimmigrant Visas
According to reports, many H-1B petitions for highly skilled and qualified workers were denied over the four years of the Trump administration, often for reasons courts have deemed illegal. H-1B visa denials grew to high rates under the Trump administration—roughly...
by James Pinedo | Sep 13, 2021 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, read about the new House budget reconciliation bill that includes immigration provisions, a report that the USCIS is expediting Afghan petitions, the USCIS extending evidence of status for conditional permanent residents to 24 Months with pending...
by James Pinedo | Sep 13, 2021 | Human Resources Services
In a new settlement, the Department of Justice (DOJ) imposed a civil penalty of $84,832, along with training and monitoring requirements, on Ascension Health Alliance, a Missouri-based health care organization with more than 2,600 sites, including 146 hospitals and...
by James Pinedo | Sep 10, 2021 | Immigration Updates
Within his first 100 days of office, President Biden introduced a 353-page comprehensive immigration reform bill that would provide a path to citizenship to undocumented children, address the root causes of migration, make efforts to responsibly manage the southern...
by James Pinedo | Sep 7, 2021 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, read about the DHS extending I-9 flexibility to end of December, the State Department releasing guidance on immigrant visa prioritization, the DHS and OFLC releasing Hurricane Ida-related guidance, and more. DHS Extends I-9 Flexibility to End of...
by Olivia Kantyka | Sep 2, 2021 | Community
WR Immigration is proud to be a gold sponsor of Biotech Week Boston’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Summit this September. As the Life Sciences community answers the growing call to engage, activate, and bring impact, foreign talent has become a...
by James Pinedo | Sep 2, 2021 | Human Resources Services
The #GreatResignation is impacting more companies each day. With an increase in career transitions among skilled workers, companies are scrambling to reallocate funds and expand budgets for recruiting, salary increases, additional benefits, and to introduce creative...
by James Pinedo | Sep 2, 2021 | Global, Humanitarian Resources
President Biden’s decision to extricate the United States from Afghanistan has come with a cost: a humanitarian crisis impacting Afghan allies. The lives and families of interpreters, translators, and others who provided critical help to the U.S. in its two decades of...
by James Pinedo | Sep 1, 2021 | Global
Coronavirus Restrictions Travelers to England from amber and red list countries must self-isolate on arrival for 10 days. Where the criteria are met, senior executives (board directors or equivalent) arriving in England from an amber list country can be temporarily...
by James Pinedo | Aug 30, 2021 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, read about COVID vaccinations being required for many green card applicants, the Justice Department settling immigration-related discrimination claims with a large health care organization, and the DHS releasing guidance for immigration processing of...
by James Pinedo | Aug 30, 2021 | Immigration Updates
On August 3rd, Ur Mendoza Jaddou, a daughter of immigrants, was confirmed by the Senate to serve as director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Once again, Ms. Jaddou’s appointment signals the Biden Administration’s commitment to revitalizing a fair...
by James Pinedo | Aug 25, 2021 | Human Resources Services
Cross-organizational collaboration in the Life Sciences industry is a staple for breakthrough innovation and scaling product distribution. Working together brings exciting opportunities to address and build new solutions that provide greater impact, reach, and shared...
by James Pinedo | Aug 24, 2021 | Global
Travelers from Canada, Japan, the United States, and list D countries no longer need a specific reason for entering Italy, but they must still meet requirements related to COVID-19 status. Since May 2021, travelers from Canada, Japan, and the United States are no...
by James Pinedo | Aug 23, 2021 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, read about the cap being reached for remaining H-2B visas for FY 2021, USCIS extending flexibilities through October for certain OPT applicants, and a federal court ordering the State Department to adjudicate more than 9,000 DV-2020 visas. Cap Reached...
by James Pinedo | Aug 19, 2021 | Announcements
WR Immigration is pleased to announce that 14 attorneys from across the firm’s seven offices have been selected for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: “Ones to Watch.” Special commendations to Partners Amanda...
by James Pinedo | Aug 19, 2021 | Human Resources Services
Businesses of all sizes are under constant threat from cybercriminals and malicious software. None, not even the world’s largest and apparently impenetrable organizations is immune, as recent headlines are rife with the latest victims of cyberattacks. On top of...
by James Pinedo | Aug 18, 2021 | Human Resources Services
As companies adapt to a radically different post-pandemic world, a merger and acquisition wave is sweeping across several sectors. Life Sciences is one of the most active industries, driven by new outlooks in drug discovery, collaboration, and global efficiencies. For...
by Olivia Kantyka | Aug 17, 2021 | Global, Human Resources Services
It’s no secret to MassBio members that the life sciences is on the front end of a significant boom. Fueled by innovation, collaboration, and accelerated funding, the signs of growth are clear. We’re seeing IPOs, overseas expansions, and an influx of venture capital...
by James Pinedo | Aug 16, 2021 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, read about the release of the Visa Bulletin for September 2021, USCIS temporarily extending validity periods of medical exam and vaccination record forms, and USCIS expanding its partnership with the social security administration. Visa Bulletin for...
