State Department Issues October 2021 Visa Bulletin
The U.S. Department of State has posted the Visa Bulletin For October 2021 (state.gov). In addition to the Chart A/ Final Action priority dates and Chart
What is the importance of the timing of the filing of the required Form I-693, Medical Examination and Vaccination Report for Adjustment of Status, I-485 Applicants?
All green card applicants seeking adjustment of status in the U.S. through the filing of Form I-485 are required to complete Form I-693, Medical Examination
Announcement: Teodora D. Purcell, Partner has joined LAC
Larrabee Albi Coker LLP is pleased to announce the admission of Teodora D. Purcell as a Partner of our firm. Ms. Purcell is a certified specialist
WEEKLY IMMIGRATION UPDATE 8.09.2021
IMMIGRATION UPDATE – August 9, 2021 HEADLINES 1. Biden Administration Develops Plan to Require Full Vaccination for Most Travelers to United States – The Biden
USCIS Conducts Second Random Selection from Previously Submitted FY 2022 H-1B Cap Registrations
In March 2021, USCIS conducted an initial random selection on properly submitted electronic registrations for the fiscal year (FY) 2022 H-1B cap, including for beneficiaries
WEEKLY IMMIGRATION UPDATE 7.27.2021
IMMIGRATION UPDATE – July 27, 2021 HEADLINES International Travel 1. U.S. Extends Nonessential Travel Restrictions at Canada, Mexico Land Borders through at least August 31;
WEEKLY IMMIGRATION UPDATE 7.12.2021
IMMIGRATION UPDATE – July 12, 2021 HEADLINES 1. USCIS Announces Updated Guidance for I-9 Process and Acceptance of Receipts – USCIS announced updated guidance on
IMMIGRATION UPDATE 7.07.2021 — Monthly Summary
IMMIGRATION UPDATE – July 7, 2021 HEADLINES THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE Honoring Independence Day, we pause to thank U.S. servicemen and women for their
USCIS Releases Data on FY2022 H-1B Cap Registration Process
USCIS has released data from the FY2022 H-1B cap registration process, stating that it received 308,613 H-1B registrations during the initial registration period and selected
WEEKLY IMMIGRATION UPDATE 5.24.2021
WEEKLY IMMIGRATION UPDATE – May 24, 2021 HEADLINES 1. CBP Extends Temporary Travel Restrictions Between the U.S. and Canada/ Mexico – Land border ports of
WEEKLY IMMIGRATION UPDATE 5.21.2021
WEEKLY IMMIGRATION UPDATE – May 21, 2021 HEADLINES 1. DHS Announces Continuation of International Entrepreneur Program — USCIS said the program, first introduced in 2017,
WEEKLY IMMIGRATION UPDATE 5.13.2021
WEEKLY IMMIGRATION UPDATE – May 13, 2021 HEADLINES DHS Suspends Biometrics Collection for H-4 and L-2 Spouses Effective May 17 — In a proposed class action
WEEKLY IMMIGRATION UPDATE 5.03.2021
WEEKLY IMMIGRATION UPDATE – May 3, 2021 HEADLINES President Biden Suspends Entry of Noncitizens/Non-LPRs Traveling From India; U.S. Mission in India Announces Limits on Visa
President Biden issued a proclamation suspending the entry of certain nonimmigrants into the U.S. who were physically present in India during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry.
President Biden issued a proclamation suspending the entry of certain nonimmigrants into the U.S. who were physically present in India during the 14-day period preceding
LAC Client Alert: Operations of U.S. Consulates in India – 4.27.2021 update
Today the Department of State announced further restrictions: Effective immediately, all in-person and interview-waiver appointments are cancelled at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi and
WEEKLY IMMIGRATION UPDATE 4.27.2021
WEEKLY IMMIGRATION UPDATE – April 27, 2021 HEADLINES SSA Ends “No-Match” Letters – The Social Security Administration has ended the practice of sending employers “no-match”
LAC Client Alert: Operations of U.S. Consulates in India
Our thoughts go out to our clients, colleagues and their families in India as the country struggles with rising COVID-19 rates. Please be advised that
WEEKLY IMMIGRATION UPDATE 4.12.2021
WEEKLY IMMIGRATION UPDATE – April 12, 2021 HEADLINES 1. F-1 Students Seeking Optional Practical Training Can Now File Form I-765 Online – On April 12,