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USCIS to Resume Premium Processing for Forms I-129 and I-140

Post Author:Serotte Law
Post published:May 29, 2020

USCIS - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that it will resume premium processing for Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker and Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, in phases over the next month. Effective June 1, 2020, USCIS will accept Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service for all eligible Form I-140 petitions. Effective June 8, USCIS will…

Travel Restrictions: USA and Mexico

Post Author:Serotte Law
Post published:April 22, 2020

Travel Restrictions between the US and Mexico with the exception of Essential Business will continue until may 20th, 2020 per Trump’s latest Executive Order. Please see click the Pdf Link below for the full Executive Order. https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2020-08652.pdf

Urgent Immigration Update

Post Author:Serotte Law
Post published:April 21, 2020

Despite President Trump’s tweet from 20 April, there have so far been NO new official orders generally suspending legal immigration to or within the United States. The temporary restrictions on non-essential travel across the land borders remain in effect. Follow us on Twitter @SerotteLaw, Instagram @serottelawfirm, or LinkedIn and check…

Covid 19: Business Impact and The Workplace

Post Author:Serotte Law
Post published:April 19, 2020

We continue to monitor the evolving pandemic and its impact on business across the country. We are closely monitoring and updating our information as the situation continues. Below we have compiled useful links that can help answer many frequently asked questions and concerns. The Government’s Response to COVID-19 Department of…

US-Canada Border Closure

Post Author:Serotte Law
Post published:March 18, 2020

US-Canada Border Closure As of today, President Donald Trump has announced that the U.S./Canadian border has been shut down to “non-essential traffic”. The new policy does not extend to transportation of commercial goods, or citizens and legal residents of the United States. Those who are traveling for recreational/tourism purposes will…

Updates On Travel Restrictions And Consulate Closures

Post Author:Serotte Law
Post published:March 17, 2020

Updates On Travel Restrictions And Consulate Closures Here at Serotte Law, we understand the uncertainty many of us are experiencing as COVID-19 has affected almost every aspect of our daily lives. We also understand the impact this has on those who hold immigration status in the U.S. and elsewhere. Our…

USCIS Announces Temporary Suspension of Premium Processing for FY2021 Cap-Subject Petitions

Post Author:Serotte Law
Post published:March 17, 2020

Click here for the latest on U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' suspension of premium processing on (FY) 2021 cap-subject H-1B Visas: https://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/uscis-announces-temporary-suspension-premium-processing-fy2021-cap-subject-petitions

Coronavirus and Immigration

Post Author:Serotte Law
Post published:March 13, 2020

Serotte Law Firm Statement on Coronavirus and Immigration Planning As the impact of the coronavirus continues to spread, it may affect your immigration case. Our immediate advice to you is – Stay in the U.S. Travel bans and limits are already in place, with further restrictions likely. We are prepared…

President’s Proclamation on a Travel Ban

Post Author:Serotte Law
Post published:March 13, 2020

Serotte Law Firm Statement on the President’s Proclamation on a Travel Ban from the Schengen Area of Europe Know the Facts. Reduce the Fear. On March 11, 2020 President Donald J. Trump issued a Proclamation suspending the entry of certain Immigrants and Nonimmigrants based on their risk of transmitting the…

DHS New Public Charge Rule: What You Need To Know

Post Author:Serotte Law
Post published:February 28, 2020

DHS AND DOS IMPLEMENT NEW PUBLIC CHARGE RULE FOR GREEN CARD AND VISA APPLICANTS IN THE U.S. AND ABROADUnder the new public charge rule, implemented on February 24, 2020, foreign nationals applying for a change or extension of status, a temporary visa, or permanent residence (aka the ‘Green Card’) here…