Immigration News and Policy Updates
The latest news and policy updates from Envoy Global and our affiliated law firms, Global Immigration Associates and Corporate Immigration Partners.
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USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for the First Half of Fiscal Year 2022
(USCIS) announced that it has received enough H-2B petitions for temporary nonagricultural workers to meet the congressionally mandated cap for the first half of FY 2022
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Read ArticleDiversity Visa Lottery for FY 2023 Now Open
The State Department has announced that registration has opened for the 2023 Diversity Visa lottery.
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Read ArticleFederal Judge Orders Visa Processing to Continue During Travel Bans
The State Department must continue processing visas for eligible travelers while COVID-related travel bans are in effect
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Read ArticleGovernment Shutdown Looms; Immigration Processes May Be Affected
A stopgap measure or FY2022 spending legislation must pass by Oct. 1, 2021 to avoid the government shutdown.
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Read ArticleU.S. Extends North American Land Border Closures Through October 21, 2021
Due to COVID-19, the U.S. government will extend existing U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada land border closures through Oct. 21, 2021.
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Read ArticleUpdated: Fully Vaccinated Travelers May Enter the U.S. November 8
The Biden administration will announce that fully vaccinated visa holders may enter the U.S. starting in November regardless of origin.
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Read ArticleFederal Judge Sets Aside H-1B Lottery Prioritization Rule
On Sept. 15, 2021, a federal judge set aside a regulation that was scheduled to replace the current H-1B wage-based selection process.
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Read ArticleIn-Person Interview Waivers Expanded for F, J and M Visa Applicants
The State Department has expanded an existing policy to waive in-person interviews for visa applicants due to COVID-19. The policy now extends to F, M and academic J applicants.
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Read ArticleOctober 2021 Visa Bulletin Issued by State Department
The State Department has released the October 2021 Visa Bulletin, which will use the Dates for Filing Chart.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Updates Policies for Visitors to Field Offices
USCIS has provided updates for visitors to its field offices due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Read ArticleCDC to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines for Immigrant Visa and Green Card Applicants
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will soon require full COVID-19 vaccination for immigrant visa and green card applicants.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for FY 2021
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reached the limit for cap-subject H-2B petitions for returning workers in FY 2021.
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Read ArticleDepartment of Homeland Security Seeks Public Comments for Public Charge Rulemaking
DHS is seeking public comments on the controversial public charge rule.
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Read ArticleU.S. Extends North American Land Border Closures Through October 21, 2021
The U.S. government will extend existing U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada land border closures through Sept. 21, 2021.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Announces Settlement Agreement in “No Blank Space Rejection Policy” Case
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reached a settlement agreement in its "Blank Space Rejection Policy" case.
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Read ArticleSeptember 2021 Visa Bulletin Issued by State Department
The State Department has released the September 2021 Visa Bulletin, which brings advancement in multiple employment-based categories.
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Read ArticleCDC Adds More Countries to “Level 4” Risk Category for COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added additional countries to its list of destinations to avoid due to COVID-19.
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Read ArticleUSCIS will Accept SSN Requests with Green Card Applications
Individuals can now apply for a new SSN or a replacement card as part of their green card application.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Updates Form I-485 for Applicants to Request a New Social Security Card
USCIS and the SSA will allow eligible applicants to apply for a new Social Security number or replacement Social Security card using the new Form I-485.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Permits Some TPS Applicants to File Initial Applications Online
USCIS has announced that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) applicants from five countries can submit their initial TPS applications online.
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