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ARTICLE · 19 MAY 2020

Changes To Employment-Based Immigration Processing In Light Of COVID-19

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Executive Summary: In light of the enormous impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on U.S. employers, their workforces and the economy, the U.S. government

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Geetha Adinata
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Executive Summary: In light of the enormous impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on U.S. employers, their workforces and the economy, the U.S. government agencies that adjudicate employment-based immigration matters have modified some of their operations, in some instances relaxing some of their policies, procedures and filing requirements. In addition, President Trump has implemented travel restrictions to limit the entrance of certain travelers to the U.S. to stem the spread of the virus. This alert briefly summarizes the main immigration-related processing changes that have occurred and accommodations that have been extended to employers and their foreign national workers during the global health crisis.

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