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On November 10, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reached a settlement with major implications for L-2 and H-4 spouse work permits. The settlement has successfully changed longstanding immigration policy and means H-4 and L-2 spouses can now more easily obtain and renew their employment.
Read MoreWill the Department of State properly interpret and apply the plain language of the Immigration Order? Are those individuals who were inside the U.S. on June 24, 2020, exempt from the Order? Are those who held any valid visa type on June 24, 2020 exempt? It already appears that the DOS is failing to abide by the actual criteria of Trump's Immigration Order.
Read MoreHow does the Trump Immigration Executive Order impact Canadian H1B and L1 ‘Visa’ holders? Trump’s Executive Order set to become effective on June 24, 2020 is set to impact visa holders seeking entry from abroad through the H1B professional worker visa, L intracompany transfer visa, but Canadians may be okay it appears.
Read MoreAs expected, President Trump has released a follow up Executive Order to the Proclamation that was issued on April 22, 2020 which restricted Green Card processing for those outside of the U.S. Many of the restrictions we expected to be in this Executive Order are now in fact confirmed as provided in detail below. This order is set to last from June 23, 2020 through until December 31, 2020 with possible extensions thereafter.
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