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ICE Issues Guidance on COVID-19

April 3, 2020|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.

AILA Doc. No. 20031658 | Dated April 3, 2020  DOWNLOAD THE DOCUMENT April 3, 2020 ICE updated its guidance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ICE updated information on visitation at detention facilities, including in-person legal visitation, and communication with detainees. ICE also released updated statements regarding detainees who have tested positive for COVID-19. Regarding […]

Article: H-1B Worker Pay Options During Pandemic Limited by Visa Rules

April 3, 2020|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/h-1b-worker-pay-options-during-pandemic-limited-by-visa-rules Bloomberg Law reports that as companies pare down business and workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, those that employ H-1B workers have fewer options. AILA President Marketa Lindt explains that H-1B workers must be paid “the wage offered on the LCA,” including during “nonproductive periods.” AILA Doc. No. 20040261

Additional H-2B Visas Have Not Yet Been Made Available

April 2, 2020|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.

DHS sent a message out on Twitter, stating that its final rule on additional H-2B visas is currently on hold and no additional H-2B visas will be released until further notice. https://www.aila.org/advo-media/aila-practice-pointers-and-alerts/practice-alert-additional-h-2b-visas-have-not-yet AILA Doc. No. 20031139

DOL OFLC Releases Round Two of Frequently Asked Questions Regarding COVID-19

April 1, 2020|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.

DOL OFLC released another set of FAQs regarding its operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new FAQs address potential issues regarding the H-2A temporary agricultural labor certification program. https://www.aila.org/infonet/dol-oflc-releases-round-two-of-faq-covid-19 AILA Doc. No. 20040132

USCIS Temporary Office Closure Extended until at least May 3

April 1, 2020|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.

On March 18, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services temporarily suspended in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices, and application support centers (ASCs) to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). USCIS offices will begin to reopen on May 4 unless the public closures are extended further. Employees in these offices are continuing to perform mission-essential services that do not require face-to-face contact with the public.  USCIS will continue to provide limited emergency services. Please […]

USCIS to Continue Processing Applications for Employment Authorization Extension Requests Despite Application Support Center Closures

March 30, 2020|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that it will reuse previously submitted biometrics in order to process valid Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, extension requests due to the temporary closure of Application Support Centers (ASC) to the public in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This announcement is consistent with existing USCIS authorities […]

USCIS E-Verify Issues Summary of Temporary Policies Due to COVID-19

March 30, 2020|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.

https://www.aila.org/infonet/everify-summary-temporary-policies-covid19 USCIS E-Verify issued a summary of its temporary policies due to COVID-19, including the extension of the timeframe for taking action to resolve Tentative Nonconfirmations. AILA Doc. No. 20032300

USCIS COMPLETES REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR 2021

March 30, 2020|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.

USCIS has received enough electronic registrations during the initial period to reach the FY 2021 H-1B numerical allocations (H-1B cap). We randomly selected from among the registrations properly submitted. We intend to notify petitioners with selected registrations no later than March 31, 2020, that they are eligible to file an H-1B cap-subject petition for the […]

ICE Issues Guidance on COVID-19

March 27, 2020|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.

https://www.aila.org/infonet/ice-issues-guidance-on-covid-19 ICE provided guidance on its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ICE also confirmed that as of March 26, 2020, two detainees, three detention facility employees or personnel, and 19 ICE employees, have tested positive for COVID-19. AILA Doc. No. 20031658

EOIR Sends Message to Stakeholders Announcing New Listserv and Information on EOIR Operations

March 27, 2020|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.

EOIR sent a message to stakeholders announcing a new listserv to notify practitioners nationwide about court closures, re-openings, and standing orders. The message also provides contact information for EOIR’s public information officers. Listen Here: https://www.aila.org/infonet/eoir-sends-message-to-stakeholders-announcing-new AILA Doc. No. 20032737

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