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Immigration Procedures

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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is a federal agency under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. The USCIS performs a broad variety of administrative functions, including processing visa and naturalization petitions, as well as applications for asylum and refugee status. less -

USCIS Removes Validity Period on Immigration Medical Exam Form I-693

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 4/24/2024

Medical examinations and vaccination records properly completed and signed by a civil surgeon after Nov. 1, 2023, can be used indefinitely, USCIS has announced. There is no longer any expiration date. Form I-693, Report of...more

USCIS Issues New Policy Guidance on Validity Period of Form I-693 Medical Exam

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 4/17/2024

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that any Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, that was properly completed and signed by a civil surgeon on or after...more

USCIS Announces New Guidance on the Validity Period for Form I-693 Medical Examination and Vaccination Record

Holland & Hart - Employers' Lawyers on 4/11/2024

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced a significant update regarding Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. Effective immediately, any Form I-693...more

Immigration Insider | June 2023

Kerr Russell on 6/19/2023

End to COVID-19 I-9 Flexibilities- During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security implemented an inspection deferral policy for I-9 completion which provided flexibility to employers reviewing identity and...more

End of Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement for International Travelers & Other Immigration Updates

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP on 5/12/2023

Over the past few weeks, there have been several immigration-related updates from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, USCIS, and other immigration-related agencies relevant to our clients. Below is a summary of these...more

Immigration Update: USCIS Ends “60-Day Rule” for Medical Exams and Vaccination Reports

Fisher Phillips on 5/5/2023

A new policy update from USCIS will relieve pressure on applicants for immigration benefits by removing the requirement for a civil surgeon to sign a medical report within a short timeframe. Specifically, USCIS has updated...more

OFCCP Week In Review: October 2022 #4

DirectEmployers Association on 10/24/2022

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment. Monday, October 17, 2022: “End Human Trafficking in Government Contracts Act” Enacted Now...more

The Top 17 Workplace Law Stories from February 2022

Fisher Phillips on 3/2/2022

It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

USCIS Temporarily Waives 60-Day Rule for Civil Surgeon Signatures

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 12/16/2021

Applicants for Adjustment of Status to Permanent Residence will have more than 60 days after completing their medical examinations to file their Forms I-485 Adjustment of Status applications, USCIS has announced...more

COVID Vaccination Required for Immigration Medical Examinations

Laner Muchin, Ltd. on 10/19/2021

On September 14, 2021, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that, effective October 1, 2021, applicants subject to the immigration medical examination must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19...more

How to Obtain a Vaccine Waiver for Immigration Medical Exam

Harris Beach PLLC on 10/13/2021

All applicants for lawful permanent residency in the United States are required to submit to a medical examination to ensure that they are not carrying any communicable diseases of public health significance, and that they...more

[Webinar] State of Play in U.S. Immigration Law: Adjudicatory and Enforcement Trends - October 27th, 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm CT

Quarles & Brady LLP on 10/1/2021

Please join us for a panel discussion with industry-leading immigration lawyers, in-house experts and former government officials on the top issues that employers should focus on to attract and retain international executives...more

COVID-19 Vaccination Update for Green Card Applicants

Burr & Forman on 9/22/2021

Beginning October 1, 2021, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) will require COVID-19 vaccinations for all applicants applying for lawful permanent residence (i.e. green card) with some exceptions. ...more

USCIS Updates COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Policy for Green Card Applicants

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 9/22/2021

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that, effective October 1, 2021, applicants for permanent residence (i.e., green card applicants) who are “subject to the immigration medical...more

COVID-19 Vaccination to be Required of Most Green Card Applicants

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP on 9/16/2021

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have recently added vaccination against COVID-19 to its list of required vaccinations for individuals seeking lawful permanent resident status - colloquially known as...more

USCIS to Require COVID-19 Vaccinations for Green Card Applicants

UB Greensfelder LLP on 9/15/2021

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that, effective October 1, 2021, applicants subject to immigration medical examinations, including applicants for lawful permanent residence (green cards),...more

CDC Adds COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate for Green Card Applicants

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP on 9/10/2021

The U.S. government recently imposed additional restrictions on foreign nationals related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning October 1, 2021, foreign nationals applying for permanent residency (green cards) must provide...more

CDC Issues New COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Green Card Applicants

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 9/7/2021

Effective October 1, 2021, and in compliance with new instructions from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 vaccinations will be required for applicants for lawful permanent residence (i.e.,...more

Green Card Applicants Must Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine

Cozen O'Connor on 8/31/2021

On August 24, 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a new policy that will require foreign nationals applying for a U.S. permanent resident card (green card) to be fully vaccinated against...more

Green Card Applicants Required to be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Morgan Lewis on 8/30/2021

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced a new policy under which all applicants for a green card must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As part of the green card application process, all...more

USCIS Requires COVID-19 Vaccinations for Legal Permanent Residents

Stinson LLP on 8/27/2021

Starting October 1, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the U.S. Department of State will require COVID-19 vaccinations for applicants for refugee or lawful permanent residence (green cards), with some...more

COVID-19 Vaccine Required to Immigrate to the United States

CDF Labor Law LLP on 8/25/2021

On October 1, 2021, immigrants to the US will be required to supply evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of immigrant visa issuance or approval of an adjustment of status application....more

USCIS Temporarily Extends Validity Period of Medical Examination Form I-693

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 8/20/2021

On August 12, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will temporarily extend the validity period for Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, from the current...more

Compass: Insights And Direction For Employers – Winter 2020

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 1/3/2020

With the start of a new year, in-house counsel and human resources professionals will want to be aware of what’s on the horizon for 2020 and beyond. It’s a good time for employers to take a breath and consider what issues...more

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