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On March 3, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it was designating Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status due to the war between Russia and Ukraine for 18 months. However, this period can be extended if necessary. A country is given TPS status when certain events have happened in that country,...

COVID-19 Vaccines Will Be Required for Green Card Applicants Starting October 1, 2021

12 Sep 2021

JLJ Law Group

Starting October 1, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the U.S. Department of State will require COVID-19 vaccinations for all applicants applying for refugee or lawful permanent residence, with some exceptions. All applicants who receive their medical examination ON OR AFTER October 1, 2021, must complete the COVID-19 vaccine...

The First 100 Days of the Biden Administration – Immigration Edition

16 Feb 2021

JLJ Law Group

In President Biden’s first 100 days in office, he will be proposing many immigration-related policy changes and executive orders, as well as an immigration bill. Click here to read more about those plans. Here are some of the immigration-related issues that the Biden administration has said it will address: Reverse the Trump...

Public Charge Rule Updates and Other U.S. Immigration Changes Due to COVID-19

21 Oct 2020

JLJ Law Group

No one can deny that this year has been full of uncertainty and changes because of the pandemic. I cannot think of one sector or industry that has not been affected in one way or another, including our U.S. immigration system. Many changes have happened and as attorneys, we have...

Public Charge Rule Updates and Other U.S. Immigration Changes Due to COVID-19

25 Sep 2020

JLJ Law Group

President Trump Issues Proclamation Suspending Entry of H-1B, H-2B, L, and J Visas

23 Jul 2020

JLJ Law Group

On June 22, 2020, President Trump issued a proclamation that suspends issuance of H-1B, H-2B, J and L visas until at least December 31, 2020. The suspension could be extended depending on the circumstances at that time. This proclamation also extends the proclamation from April 22, 2020, that bans certain...

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Ukraine Designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 Months

COVID-19 Vaccines Will Be Required for Green Card Applicants Starting October 1, 2021

The First 100 Days of the Biden Administration – Immigration Edition

Public Charge Rule Updates and Other U.S. Immigration Changes Due to COVID-19

Public Charge Rule Updates and Other U.S. Immigration Changes Due to COVID-19

President Trump Issues Proclamation Suspending Entry of H-1B, H-2B, L, and J Visas

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