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Here is the clip of KRON and I talking about precautions to take during an ICE Raid #immigration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0F5ClM5IA8

This proposed change to the Eb-5 program would increase the visas available for Chinese nationals from 10,000 to 75,000. One of the Eb-5 requirements is that an investment must create 10 full time jobs for U.S. workers, per investor. Click on the article below to learn more about the proposed changes. #immigration #eb5 https://www.politico.com//trump-considers-visas-foreign-in

USCIS has suspended all in person services through April 1st, i.e. interviews and biometrics during this period are postponed. However, USCIS remains open for filings. Make sure to still maintain your status during this time. Make sure to also check the consulate website before attending a scheduled interview, as many have temporarily suspended services. #immigration ... https://www.uscis.gov//uscis-temporarily-closing-offices-p See more

The travel ban is now being expanded to the U.K. and Ireland, effective Monday. https://www.google.com//487584-trump-expands-travel-ban-to

Effective Friday at midnight, new travel ban in place for foreign nationals who have been to one of 14 European countries (United Kingdom exempt) within 14 days prior to their scheduled trip to the U.S. #travelban https://www.usatoday.com//coronavirus-what-tra/5027638002/

"A federal judge ruled on Sunday that Ken Cuccinelli's appointment to a top immigration position in the Trump administration was unlawful, saying several directives issued by Cuccinelli to tighten asylum rules must now be "set aside."" https://www.npr.org//judge-says-ken-cuccinelli-was-appoint

New public charge rules are to take effect February 24th following the Supreme Court decision on January 27th https://www.washingtontimes.com//public-charge-rule-takes/

USCIS is implementing the new registration process for the 2020 h-1b season to streamline the lottery system. Employers must register each applicant within the registration period that begins on March 1st. Employers need to stay up to date on the new process and important deadlines for petitions to be considered in the lottery. #h1b #immigration https://www.uscis.gov//uscis-announces-implementation-h-1b

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Following the President's Executive Order, issuance of new H-1b, L-1, H-2b, and J-1 visas will be suspended through December 31, 2020. **Options for E-2 and O-1 visas are available. Options for the above categories may also be available if you are in the United States. #immigration #workvisas https://www.whitehouse.gov//proclamation-suspending-entr/

In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court blocked the President's attempt to end DACA based on the procedure the administration used. Chief Justice Roberts wrote, "We do not decide whether DACA or its rescission are sound policies. The wisdom' of those decisions is none of our concern. We address only whether the agency complied with the procedural requirement that it provide a reasoned explanation for its action." #DACA #immigration https://www.cnn.com//daca-immigration-supreme-c/index.html

USCIS announced Premium Processing will resume in June 2020. Click on the link below to find out more information about start dates for specific petitions #uscis #immigration https://www.uscis.gov//uscis-resumes-premium-processing-ce

The new executive order suspending immigrant visas for certain individuals is in place for 60 days. See the order at the link below. #immigration https://www.whitehouse.gov//proclamation-suspending-entr/

The President has stated he will be temporarily stopping immigration from outside the United States. This is expected to be an extension of current travel bans and consulate closures that have been in place since March 2020. https://www.npr.org//trump-says-hell-temporarily-suspend-i