Travel Restrictions: USA and Mexico
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
DHS Suspends Trusted Traveler Programs for New Yorkers
Effective February 5, 2020, New York residents will no longer be eligible to enroll or re-enroll in CBP‘s trusted traveler programs. This includes Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, and FAST. The DHS took this action in response to the NY State “Green Light” Law, which became effective on December 14, 2019…