The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has temporarily blocked an order that would have stopped the Trump administration's "remain in Mexico" policy for asylum seekers while they await processing of their U.S. asylum claims. Arguments by advocates on why the...
Topic: Immigration Updates
U.S. Embassy in Israel to Accept E-2 Visa Applications Based on Investment
The U.S. Embassy Jerusalem, Tel Aviv Branch, has confirmed that E-2 visa applications based on investment will be accepted beginning May 1, 2019. The Israel-America Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the first U.S. and Israel Treaty Investor Seminar immediately...
DHS Increases Greece’s ESTA Validity Period to Two Years
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has increased Greece's Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) travel authorization validity period for travel by nationals of Greece under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to two years, following a reduction in 2016...
Select POEs Refusing Canadian L-1 Renewal/Extension Petitions Under NAFTA
According to reports, contrary to previous practice, various U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) ports of entry (POEs) and preclearance locations have begun to refuse to process L-1 renewal and extension petitions submitted by Canadian nationals under the North...
Webinar: From Idea to IPO – Corporate and Immigration Issues for Entrepreneurs
International entrepreneurs face a number of hurdles when seeking to start a business in the United States. With no U.S. visa specifically for entrepreneurs and limited green card options for those who run their own companies, international entrepreneurs face a...
USCIS Receives 201,011 H-1B Petitions and Completes Random Selection Process for FY 2020
On April 10, 2019, USCIS used a computer-generated random process to select enough H-1B petitions to meet the congressionally mandated regular cap and the U.S. advanced degree exemption for fiscal year (FY) 2020. USCIS received a total of 201,011 H-1B petitions during...
Miller Mayer’s Stephen Yale-Loehr Praised in Chambers and Partners
Chamber and Partners recognized Miller Mayer’s Stephen Yale-Loehr. Praised as "a recognized leader in EB-5 issues," sources describe him as "a lead expert" and "as knowledgeable as anyone" in immigration law. He advises a range of individuals and business clients on...
Miller Mayer’s Steve Yale-Loehr Quoted Regarding DACA, Supreme Court Case
Miller Mayer immigration attorney Steve Yale-Loehr was quoted by CNN in "Supreme Court Will Take Up Immigration-Related Case Next Term." The case, Kansas v. Garcia, concerns Kansas' prosecution of three immigrants for using stolen Social Security numbers for...
Miller Mayer’s Rosanne Mayer and David Wilks Obtain EB-1B for Computer Scientist at a Private Employer
Miller Mayer attorneys Rosanne Mayer and David Wilks successfully obtained an approved EB-1B Immigrant Petition for a computer scientist working for a private employer in Upstate New York. The petition was approved without a request for additional evidence from...
Chinese Nationals Allegedly Hired Imposters to Take English Proficiency Tests
Federal authorities arrested five people linked to a scheme that allegedly helped Chinese nationals obtain student visas by hiring individuals who used fake Chinese passports to take English proficiency tests for the foreign students. The arrests were made pursuant to...
