By Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP | Published April 15, 2020 | Posted in Immigration, Newsletters | Comments Off on The 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 MoreIn three new court cases, federal judges have decided that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) unlawfully denied H-1B petitions for foreign-born professionals. The decisions, which all involve USCIS improperly limiting the definition of a specialty occupation, may bring greater certainty to employers and potential visa holders during uncertain economic times. Under the Trump administration, Read More
Read MoreDuring 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 MoreAlexandra 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 MoreIn response to the overwhelming economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. economy, on Friday, March 27, 2020, after prior approval by the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act” or the “Act”) was signed into law by President Trump. We will focus Read More
Read MoreIn response to significant worldwide challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of State temporarily suspended routine visa services at all U.S. Embassies and Consulates as of March 20, 2020. As resources allow, embassies and consulates will continue to provide emergency and mission critical visa services. The H-2 program is essential to the economy and food security Read More
Read MoreEl 18 de marzo, para proteger a nuestra fuerza laboral y ayudar a mitigar la propagación de la enfermedad coronavirus (COVID-19) en nuestras comunidades, USCIS suspendió temporalmente todos los servicios rutinarios cara-a-cara con los solicitantes en todas nuestras oficinas, incluyendo todas las entrevistas y ceremonias de naturalización. La suspensión temporal se extiende, y las oficinas Read More
Read MoreOn March 18, to protect our workforce and to help mitigate the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in our communities, USCIS temporarily suspended all routine face-to-face services with applicants at all of our offices, including all interviews and naturalization ceremonies. The temporary suspension is extended, and USCIS offices will re-open on April 7 unless the Read More
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A PPID le gustaría tomarse este tiempo para agradecer su lealtad y apoyo continuo durante este momento tan difícil. Lamentablemente, somos conscientes de que, como resultado directo del Covid-19, muchas personas han perdido su empleo y están luchando económicamente para solventar sus necesidades. De hecho, muchos de nuestros existentes clientes nos han llamado y nos han Read More
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PPID would like to take this time to thank you for your loyalty and continued support during this most difficult time. Sadly, we are aware that as a direct result of COVID-19, many people have lost their jobs and are struggling financially to make ends meet. Indeed, many of our existing clients have called and Read More
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