A New Day For U.S. Immigration? We'll See...

Amongst the dozens of Executive Orders and other initiatives undertaken by President Biden within his first few days in office, there were a number of immigration measures. Most notably, the President took swift action on travel into the U.S. from abroad as related to the pandemic and otherwise, addressed last minute regulatory changes with dramatic impact on the temporary H-1B visa category and announced plans for a robust immigration package to be delivered to Congress. The story on immigration reform, with the pandemic as a backdrop, continues to evolve rapidly. Here's a summary on each of these topics and predictions on what comes next:
 

1. International Travel
   
   Beginning Tuesday, January 26, 2021, all travelers, including returning U.S. citizens and permanent residents, must produce a negative COVID-19 viral test or proof of a positive test and a physician's note confirming recovery from the virus and travel clearance. More details can be found  here. Despite