President Trump’s executive order temporarily suspends entry of nonimmigrants seeking H-1B, H-2B, L-1 and J-1 (intern, trainee, camp counselor, au pair or work travel program) status and their dependents until December 31, 2020. The order

On June 22, 2020, President Trump signed a Presidential Proclamation suspending the entry of certain nonimmigrant visa holders from June 24, 2020 to December 31, 2020.  The visa categories affected include H-1B, H-2B, J-1, L-1,

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on June 16, 2020 that it will extend the previously announced policy to defer the physical presence requirements associated with the Employment Eligibility Verification process (Form I-9) to

Due to continuing travel restrictions and potential expansion of immigration executive orders, all individuals on a nonimmigrant visa should remain in the United States. Please contact your Varnum immigration attorney to discuss travel concerns.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it will resume Premium Processing service for eligible nonimmigrant visa petitions (Form I-129) and immigrant visa petitions (Form I-140).  Premium Processing services had been suspended

FIRST PUBLISHED ON 05.07.2020 – Despite the fact that we hear a lot in the news about failing businesses and many businesses needing support due to the impact of Covid-19, there are many businesses still

President Trump’s executive order temporarily suspends green card seekers from entering the U.S. for 60 days. The order only applies to individuals who are outside of the U.S. and seeking entry as an immigrant (permanent

On April 22, 2020, President Trump issued a proclamation suspending the entry of certain immigrants into the United States for 60 days.  The proclamation goes into effect at 11:59 p.m. (EST) on April 23, 2020. 

Currently, the United States is under a Level 4 Global Health Advisory, meaning the Department of State is advising against all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19.  U.S. Embassies and Consulates around

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced that, effective immediately, it is temporarily closing many of its offices and in-person services. Please see here for specific details and up to date information on this and

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced temporary suspension until April 1 of all in-person activities at local offices including biometric appointments, permanent residence interviews, asylum hearings and naturalization ceremonies. USCIS will send notices to affected applicants