Keeping you informed on the latest immigration news.
CBP No Longer Requires Proof of Vaccination for Air Travelers
As has been recently reported, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol's (CBP) Carrier Liaison Program announced on May 11, 2023, that under a Presidential Proclamation, the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for noncitizen nonimmigrant air travelers was terminated as of May 12,...
OFLC Postpones Date for Submitting Revised PERM and CW-1 Forms in FLAG
The Department of Labor's Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) is postponing to June 1, 2023, the date for filers to begin submitting the new, revised applications for permanent employment certification and CW-1 applications for temporary employment...
June Visa Bulletin Reports India Employment-Based Retrogressions
The Department of State's (DOS) Visa Bulletin for June 2023 reports a retrogression for the India EB-5 category and a likely retrogression soon for the India EB-3 category: Steady number use and high demand in the EB-3 category for India will most likely necessitate...
As Title 42 Expires, Biden Administration Releases Final Rule on Asylum Ineligibility, Fact Sheet on ‘Additional Sweeping Measures’; Challenges Ensue
The Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Justice (DOJ) released a final rule on May 10, 2023, "Circumvention of Lawful Pathways," which was effective May 11, 2023, and is scheduled to be published May 16, 2023. DHS and the Department of State (DOS) also released...
Miller Mayer’s Steve Yale-Loehr Quoted re Title 42
Miller Mayer immigration attorney Steve Yale-Loehr was quoted by Courthouse News Service in "Title 42 Ends Next Week, Leaving Questions About the Future of U.S. Immigration Policy." Commenting on the imminent end of Title 42, Steve said that a proposed new rule...
DV Entrants Can Check Status Online as of May 6
As of May 6, 2023, Diversity Visa (DV) entrants can check their status online at Entrant Status Check, using their unique confirmation number, to see if their entry was selected, the Department of State said. The Department of State (DOS) noted that it accepts DV...
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements Ending for International Travelers to the United States
As of May 12, 2023, COVID-19 vaccines will no longer be required for international travelers entering the United States via air, land ports of entry, and ferry terminals. The Biden administration said the rescission of these travel restrictions were in alignment with...
Work Authorization Extended, Expanded for Hong Kong DED Residents; Student Relief Announced
On May 3, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the extension and expansion of employment authorization under Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for eligible Hong Kong residents. Also, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced on...
USCIS Is Providing Evidence of Status After Notice of Decisions From IJs and BIA
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on May 4, 2023, that it is now "affirmatively creating and providing documented evidence of their status to certain new asylees and lawful permanent residents upon our receiving notification that an...
ICE Extends Form I-9 Requirement Flexibility
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on May 4, 2023, that employers will have 30 days to comply with Form I-9, Employment Authorization Verification, requirements after the COVID-19 flexibilities sunset on July 31, 2023. ICE is encouraging...
