Matthew C. Morse
Fakhoury Global Immigration
Articles
U.S. Government Terminates Certain COVID-19 Arrival Restrictions
USA - September 22 2020 In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S., U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), working with the U.S. Center for Disease Control…
U.S. Immigration Update (August-September 2020)
USA - September 22 2020 As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, processing issues at USCIS, and the Trump Administration's efforts to protect U.S. workers and wages, there have…
US Department of State Issues Updated Guidance on How a Foreign National Subject to Presidential Proclamation 10052 May Apply for National Interest Exception (NIE)
USA - September 7 2020 Presidential Proclamation 10052 took effect on June 24, 2020 and suspends the issuance of H-1B, H-2B, L-1, and J-1 visas to certain foreign nationals…
New USCIS Filing Fee Schedule Takes Effect on October 2, 2020 - What Employers Need to Know
USA - August 18 2020 On Friday, July 31, 2020, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an increase in the filing fees for various application and…
Potential Litigation Regarding when ACWIA Fee is Required to be Paid in H-1B Petition Filings
USA - August 11 2020 The American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act (ACWIA) was signed into law on October 21, 1998, and contained several provisions affecting…
