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USCIS Expands Automatic Employment Authorization Extensions and Nonimmigrant Categories Eligible to Work Incident to Status

Burr Forman

Those authorized to work “incident to status” are eligible to work in the United States by virtue of their immigration status alone and are not required to obtain additional approval from USCIS. Additionally, the expansion of nonimmigrant categories authorized to work incident to status should aid U.S.

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Excluding Broad Categories of Immigrant Households from COVID-19 Financial Relief Is Both Unethical and Unsustainable

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For millions of low- and moderate-income (LMI) households, the economic shock caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has been nothing short

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Top 5 Immigration Expectations Under the Biden Presidency

Burr Forman

From regulations designed to significantly alter the H-1B program to travel and visa bans, the immigration landscape has changed at a fast and furious pace over the last four years. After the November elections, comprehensive immigration reform and a path to citizenship for DACA beneficiaries are suddenly back on the political agenda.

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H-1B Cap Registration Period Deadlines Announced for FY2023

Burr Forman

USCIS will notify account holders by March 31, 2022, if their registration has been selected in the lottery, assuming the H-1B category is oversubscribed. The Burr & Forman LLP immigration team is experienced with all aspects of the sponsorship process. Those not selected will be placed on a waitlist.

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Federal Court Bars Government from Enforcing Presidential Proclamation’s Suspension of Nonimmigrant Visas Against Thousands of U.S. Businesses

Burr Forman

The Court found an injunction was proper, in part, because the Proclamation unlawfully eviscerates portions of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The affected visa categories include H-1B and L-1 visas, among others. The immigration landscape has continued to change throughout 2020. What is Next?

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Relief For Employees With Approved Employment Authorization

Burr Forman

COVID-19 has affected nearly all areas of immigration, including the speed at which the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) is able to produce the Employment Authorization Document (“EAD card”). Thousands of foreign nationals must typically have the EAD card “in hand” to begin or continue lawful employment.

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So Your Employee Wasn’t Selected in the H-1B Lottery… Now What?

Burr Forman

Marriage to an individual in certain visa categories renders them eligible for an EAD. The Burr & Forman Immigration Team regularly consults with clients to develop individual temporary visa strategies. When considering visa and work authorization options, employers should not overlook a foreign national worker’s marital status.