Em 20 de junho de 2020, o presidente Trump emitiu uma nova proclamação, agora, suspendendo a entrada de estrangeiros com determinados vistos de emprego nos Estados Unidos. A proclamação entrou em vigor em 24 de junho de 2020 e permanecerá em vigor até 31 de dezembro...
Month: June 2020
COVID-19 RELATED: Suspension of Entry of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery
On June 20, 2020, President Trump has issued a proclamation that suspends the entry of foreign nationals on certain employment-based nonimmigrant visas into the United States. This Proclamation also extends, effective immediately, Presidential Proclamation 10014...
Those wanting visas or green cards may have to wait
Millions of Americans have lost their jobs in the last few months, and few have been able to find new work. To help citizens of the United States get back on their feet, a freeze was placed on green cards and certain visas. According to a recent report, that freeze...
The New Normal: Traffic Tickets and COVID-19
COVID-19 is changing the landscape for how many things are being done; from grocery shopping to eating out, and working from home. One might say, however, the biggest change has been for the legal field. Due to an order from the Supreme Court of Michigan, most, if not...
Can I bring my parent over to live with me in the U.S.?
You may have immigrated to the U.S. as an adult, leaving family behind in your nation of origin. However, life is ever-changing, and ultimately you may lose an elderly parent who still lives overseas. When this happens, you may wish to bring your other parent into the...
DHS Announces Extension of Border Restrictions of non- essential travel from Canada and Mexico
DHS will ensure that the measures taken at our borders will protect America from all threats, including threats against the health and safety of our citizens. Based on the success of the existing restrictions and the emergence of additional global COVID-19 hotspots,...
Coronavirus – Related New Extension and Expansion of Suspension of Immigrants Entry into the United States
What We Are Hearing About the Expansion of Presidential Proclamation 10014 Since the April 22, 2020, announcement of Presidential Proclamation 10014, "Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the...
Here on a work visa and recently lost your job?
Right now, so many things about the future seem uncertain. This is particularly true for immigrants living in Michigan who are here on work visas. So many have lost their jobs in the last few months, which means they may be forced to go back to their native countries....
USCIS OFFICES PLAN TO REOPEN ON JUNE 4, 2020
USCIS has announced its plan to reopen some field offices to the public beginning June 4, 2020. USCIS had closed offices to the public on March 18, 2020, in response to the Coronavirus health emergency. USCIS plans to implement procedures in an attempt to protect...
Who is eligible for naturalization and how does one apply?
The dream of many immigrants currently residing in Michigan is to become official citizens of the United States. Unfortunately, naturalization is not available to everyone, and the process can be long and confusing. This week, this column will address two of the most...