April 15, 2020|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
https://www.aila.org/infonet/ice-issues-an-faq-for-sevp-stakeholders-covid-19 ICE issued answers to frequently asked questions from SEVP stakeholders about the impact of COVID-19 on SEVP-certified schools and F and M students. The document was updated on April 14, 2020, with new guidance on travel, Form I-515A, M students, school policies, and more. AILA Doc. No. 20032436
April 9, 2020|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
https://www.aila.org/infonet/dos-provides-update-on-visas-for-medical DOS announced that medical professionals with an approved I-129 or I-140 petition with a current priority date, or similar, or a DS-2019, particularly those working to treat COVID-19, should check their nearest U.S. embassy/consulate website for procedures to request an emergency visa appointment. AILA Doc. No. 20040838
April 9, 2020|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
https://www.aila.org/infonet/dol-oflc-releases-round-three-of-faqs-covid-19 DOL OFLC released round three of frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19. The round three FAQs address potential issues regarding the H-1B temporary specialty occupation programs and H-2A temporary agricultural labor certification program. AILA Doc. No. 20040930
April 9, 2020|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
https://www.aila.org/infonet/ice-issues-guidance-on-covid-19 ICE issued guidance on its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ICE confirmed that as of 4/9/20, 35 detainees, 11 detention facility personnel, and 63 ICE employees, have tested positive for COVID-19. ICE also updated its guidance on employer verification. AILA Doc. No. 20031658
April 6, 2020|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
USCIS released answers to questions employers may have about temporary policy changes regarding Form I-9 requirements and E-Verify due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Q&As provide an overview of changes to Form I-9 requirements, clarifications concerning remote inspections, and more. https://www.aila.org/infonet/uscis-answers-temporary-policies-i9-everify AILA Doc. No. 20040602
April 6, 2020|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
EOIR released a policy memo noting that of March 31, 2020, EOIR has begun accepting digital and electronic signatures on all documents filed with immigration courts and the BIA. EOIR will also accept electronically-reproduced copies of documents containing digital, electronic, or “wet” signatures. https://www.aila.org/infonet/eoir-updates-policies-on-filings-and-signatures AILA Doc. No. 20040600
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 […]
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
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
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
