By Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP | Published May 7, 2020 | Posted in Immigration, Newsletters | Comments Off on Dealing with U.S. Consulates Abroad During Coronavirus by Immigration Attorney Allen E. Kaye
Dealing with U.S. Consulates Abroad During Coronavirus by Immigration Attorney Allen E. Kaye
Allen E. Kaye, Of Counsel at Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP, explains the steps of processing an immigrant visa at a U.S. Consulate overseas in today’s edition of LIVE with PPID. Immigrant Visa Process File petition; If the petition is approved, it is sent to the National Visa Center (NVC) for processing; The Read More
Read MoreRecent Presidential Proclamation Explained by Immigration Attorney
Today’s discussion is on the presidential proclamation that went into effect on Thursday, April 23, at 11:59 PM. The proclamation suspends entry of immigrants who present a risk to the US labor market during the economic recovery following the COVID-19 outbreak. This means that the proclamation only impacts people outside of the United States who Read More
Read MoreIntroduction to Immigration: Applying for Naturalization in 2020
Watch in English | 观看英语视频 Watch in Chinese | 观看中文视频 Naturalization in an election year, such as 2020, is always a very timely issue. Therefore, it is important to provide an overview of the general requirements of naturalization and some of the pitfalls to be aware of when you apply. A few requirements for naturalization include: You have Read More
Read MoreThe H-2B Program in the Times of COVID-19
H-2B Visa Program Requires 3 Steps (Depending on Worker’s Location) Obtain a Temporary Labor Certification from DOL. File a nonimmigrant visa petition with USCIS. [For Workers Abroad] Interview at the U.S. Consulate to obtain visa. COVID-19 and the measures to contain its spread area affecting H-2B employers on several levels. Employers Whose Workers Need Read More
Read MoreWhat Obligations Do U.S. Employers Have Towards Nonimmigrant Employees During COVID-19?
During this Coronavirus crisis, there is a lot of uncertainty out there in terms of what the obligations for employers are towards their nonimmigrant employees. Obligations when it comes to I-9 verification, furloughs, layoffs as well as making material changes to the terms and conditions of their employment. So I will be addressing some of Read More
Read MoreYou Lost Your Job While on a Work Visa Due to COVID-19. Now What?
Alexandra Bondikov, business immigration attorney at PPID, went LIVE to discuss 3 top asked questions the firm is receiving from people in the U.S. that are on nonimmigrant work visas such as: E, H-1B, O, TN and many others. If you lost your job or are in fear of losing your job due to the Read More
Read MoreNEW YORK LAW FIRM, POLLACK, POLLACK, ISAAC & DECICCO, LLP ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNER
Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP is pleased to announce that litigation/appellate attorney Jillian Rosen has been named partner at the firm. Read more.
Read MoreUSCIS Proposes Rule to Welcome International Entrepreneurs
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is proposing a new rule, which would allow certain international entrepreneurs to be considered for parole (temporary permission to be in the United States) so that they may start or scale their businesses here in the United States. Read the advance version of the notice of proposed rulemaking: International Read More
Read MoreUSCIS expands provisional waiver to help family of US citizens
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced a final rule on July 29, expanding the existing provisional waiver process to allow family members of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) and who are statutorily eligible for immigrant visas to more easily navigate the immigration process. The provisional waiver process promotes family unity by reducing the Read More
Read MoreAugust 8 is the Deadline to Apply to Add 7 Months to a 17-Month STEM OPT Extension
USCIS, August 1, 2016 – If you currently have a 17-month STEM OPT extension, you may apply to add 7 months to your STEM OPT period. If you want to apply for this 7-month extension, you must properly file your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization (with the required fee and signature) on or before August Read More
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