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USCIS Releases Policy changes for Employment Authorization for Certain H-4, E, and L Non immigrant Dependent Spouses

kidambil2021-11-15T14:32:32+00:00Nov 15, 2021|

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to address automatic extension of employment authorization for certain H-4, E, and L nonimmigrant dependent spouses. USCIS is also rescinding the 2002 Legacy Immigration and Naturalization Service memorandum entitled, “Guidance on Employment Authorization for E and L Nonimmigrant Spouses, [...]

Automatic EAD Extension for Nonimmigrant Spouses

kidambil2021-11-15T14:28:31+00:00Nov 12, 2021|

Washington, DC – In a historic settlement with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in Shergill, et al. v. Mayorkas, there will be forthcoming changes made to the Employment Authorization Document (EADs) for H-4 and L-2 dependents. The litigation successfully achieved the reversal of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) policy that prevented H-4 [...]

White House Rescinds Current Regional COVID Travel Bans and Imposes Vaccination Requirement

kidambil2021-10-26T21:04:52+00:00Oct 26, 2021|

On October 25, 2021, President Biden announced a presidential proclamation titled “A Proclamation on Advancing the Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-⁠19 Pandemic”. Effective on November 8, 2021, at 12:01 am (ET), the proclamation moves away from country-by-country travel restrictions and adopts an air travel policy that relies primarily on vaccination, with limited [...]

Yasmin Blackburn, Esq. Appointed to The National Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

kidambil2021-09-14T15:47:17+00:00Sep 14, 2021|

Kidambi & Associates, P.C. is proud to announce that Attorney Yasmin A. Blackburn, who has been with the Firm for over 17 years and is a Senior Associate, has been appointed to The National Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee by the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Attorney Blackburn oversees several areas of practice including labor [...]

WORKING THROUGH THE PANDEMIC – Office Working Hours and Petition Filing Procedure

kidambil2021-09-14T16:05:59+00:00Sep 14, 2021|

Dear Client, Your immigration is our priority. Please stay safe while we continue to assist you during this global crisis. In keeping with the nationwide trend, our office has resorted to a hybrid model of working in person and remotely all five days of the week. You may continue to call the Office and [...]

Yasmin Blackburn, Esq. Appointed to National AILA Liaison Committee

kidambil2021-05-17T16:02:34+00:00May 17, 2021|

Kidambi & Associates, P.C. is proud to announce that Attorney Yasmin A. Blackburn, who has been with the Firm for over 17 years and is a Senior Associate, has been appointed to The National Department of Labor Liaison Committee by the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Attorney Blackburn oversees several areas of practice including labor certification for the [...]

Exceptions to Suspension of Entry Due to COVID Surge in India – What to Know and How to Apply for a National Interest Exception Waiver

kidambil2021-05-13T21:13:33+00:00May 13, 2021|

Introduction For the past 10 days, we have been fielding calls from clients who have a compelling need to travel to, or from India. Unfortunately, the Presidential Proclamation[1] that went into effect on May 4th has made an already complex situation, more difficult. The US Embassies in India have suspended all routine non immigrant [...]

USCIS Temporarily Suspends Biometrics Requirement for Certain Form I-539 Applicants

kidambil2021-05-13T20:41:27+00:00May 12, 2021|

Effective May 17, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will temporarily suspend the biometrics submission requirement for certain applicants filing Form I-539, Application To Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, requesting an extension of stay in or change of status to H-4, L-2, and E nonimmigrant status. USCIS will allow adjudications for those specific categories to proceed [...]

Why We Need to Recognize Black History Every Month

kidambil2021-03-05T17:22:09+00:00Mar 5, 2021|

By Yasmin Blackburn, Esq. As a first-generation immigrant from Panama, Black History Month was hard to understand. Why was it relegated to the shortest and coldest month of the year? For instance, at home, we “celebrated” black history all the time! Every day, every month, every year! My parents and grandparents were active in [...]

DOL Final Rule on Computation of Prevailing Wage Levels

kidambil2021-01-15T17:22:04+00:00Jan 15, 2021|

The DOL published a final rule adopting, with changes, the interim final rule published at 85 FR 63872. The Rule is amending the regulations governing permanent labor certifications and Labor Condition Applications to incorporate changes to the computation of prevailing wage levels. The rule is effective 3/15/21. (86 FR 3608, 1/14/21). Read the final rule.