Another potential government shutdown may be on the horizon, as we await updates on the progress of the latest funding bill. Although already passed in the House of Representatives, an extension to continue funding the government after midnight on Friday, March 14th will need to pass in the Senate
Continue Reading Possible Government Shutdown: Immigration Consequences for Employers and their Foreign National EmployeesThis blog was updated from a Seyfarth Legal Alert published on January 21.
On January 20, 2025, the Trump Administration issued multiple immigration-related Executive Orders focusing on border security, rolling back humanitarian programs, increased vetting of visa applicants, and an attempt to end birthright citizenship. In addition, many executive orders
Continue Reading Executive Orders Give First Insight into Trump Administration Immigration PrioritiesThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a permanent increase in the automatic extension period for certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) up to 540 days. The final rule will take effect on January 13, 2025.
Background on the History of Automatic EAD Extensions
The automatic extension of EADs was
Continue Reading DHS Announces Permanent Increase of Automatic EAD Extensions
Where are we next month?
The United States Immigration and Citizenship Services (USCIS) has announced that for the September 2024 Visa Bulletin, applicants must use the Final Action Dates chart for employment-based preference categories, and the Dates for Filing chart for family-sponsored preference categories when filing adjustment of status
Continue Reading Visa Bulletin Updates