Alerts5.6.21
Immigration Update: Travel Restrictions From India; Suspension Of Biometrics Requirement; And H-1B Lawsuit Decision
Highlights
India joins a growing list of countries that are subject to U.S. travel restrictions due to surges in COVID-19 cases and its variants; gaining travel exemptions is rigorous
The USCIS is expected to temporarily suspend biometrics requirement for certain I-539 applicants starting May 17, 2021, for a two-year period
Recent federal litigation leads to acceptance of wrongfully rejected H-1B petitions
There has been a flurry of activity surrounding immigration – in terms of travel restrictions, changes to requirements for certain visas, and a significant H-1B lottery court decision – from the Biden administration and in connection to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
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