May 2020 Visa Bulletin Commentary
The May 2020 Visa Bulletin was released today. Nothing particularly major to report for this month, other than the very late release date of the bulletin. It is worth monitoring[…]
BREAKING: Trump Issues Executive Order Suspending Entry of Immigrants
After the cryptic tweet Monday evening that caused widespread anxiety and fear amongst immigrants and immigration attorneys alike, President Trump finally issued his advertised Executive Order, which promised to temporarily[…]
Breaking: White House Issues Proclamation on Suspension of Entry of Immigrants
The White House issued the eagerly awaited proclamation today that laid out who cannot come to the US after a tweet created a national and international anxious frenzy. In sum,[…]
News Alert: Possible Suspension of Immigration
News Alert: Possible Suspension of Immigration Dear Client, At approximately 7pm on April 20th, 2020, Trump tweeted the following: “In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well[…]
DHS and USDA Move to Protect American Farmers and Ensure Continued Flow of America’s Food Supply
All it took was a global pandemic for USCIS to start behaving somewhat reasonably. The agency recently announced some temporary flexibility and relaxation of requirements as pertains to H-2A agricultural[…]
COVID-19 Delays in Extension/Change of Status Filings
USCIS announced today that the agency recognizes that COVID-19 is presenting unique immigration-related challenges, particularly in the sense that a global pandemic may make it difficult for nonimmigrants to depart[…]
USCIS Wants Bank Information from U.S. Greencard Sponsors
As the saying goes, never let a good crisis go to waste. While the world is reeling from COVID-19 and the significant disruption it has caused everyone’s daily lives, the[…]
EB5 visa processing changes implemented on 3.31.2020
EB5 visa applications processing methods have just undergone a significant change in how they are processed. For once, I applaud this administration’s USCIS efforts for a positive outcome. Instead of[…]
Tahmina’s Guest Appearance on Hippie Haven Podcast
It was an absolute delight to appear on the The Hippie Haven Podcast hosted by Callee,business owner and zero waste activist. Read more about Callee below. The interview was recorded[…]
USCIS Offices Remain Closed Through May 3
USCIS clarified its office closures announcement with a helpful chart on action needed to be taken (if any) by those affected by the closures. For the most part, no action[…]