🍁 NOVEMBER 2021

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News and Updates

U.S. Lifts the Travel Ban for Vaccinated Travelers

On October 25, the White House issued the Presidential Proclamation rescinding the travel restrictions for vaccinated travelers as of November 8, 2021. "NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including sections 1182(f) and 1185(a) of title 8, United States Code, and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, hereby find that it is in the interests of the United States to advance the resumption of international travel to the United States, provided necessary health and safety protocols are in place to protect against the further introduction, transmission, and spread of COVID-19 into and throughout the United States." More details should become available "in the coming days," according to a White House fact sheet. Click here to ready the proclamation in full.

Biden Administration Proposed Rule to Reinstate DACA

Last month, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a press statement indicating that the department was formulating a plan to “preserve and fortify” protections for those covered under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. “This notice of proposed rulemaking is an important step to achieve that goal. However, only Congress can provide permanent protection. I support the inclusion of immigration reform in the reconciliation bill and urge Congress to act swiftly to provide Dreamers the legal status they need and deserve.” Read more here.

USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for First Half of FY 2022

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced earlier this month that they received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated cap on H-2B visas for temporary nonagricultural workers for the first half of fiscal year 2022. Sept. 30 was the final receipt date for new cap-subject H-2B worker petitions requesting an employment start date before April 1, 2022. USCIS will reject new cap-subject H-2B petitions received after Sept. 30 that request an employment start date before April 1, 2022.

USCIS Implements Employment Authorization for Individuals Covered by Deferred Enforced Departure for Hong Kong Residents

USCIS issued a Federal Register notice with information on how to apply for employment authorization for eligible Hong Kong residents covered under the president’s Aug. 5 memorandum directing Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for 18 months, through Feb. 5, 2023. DED for Hong Kong residents applies only to certain eligible Hong Kong residents who were present in the United States as of Aug. 5, 2021; who have continuously resided here since that date; and who meet other eligibility criteria described in the president’s memorandum. Click here to read more.

USCIS Expands Credit Card Payment Pilot Program to Vermont Service Center

The Vermont Service Center is now accepting credit card payments using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions, for petitioners filing Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, for O and P nonimmigrants. This is part of USCIS's credit card payment pilot program.

Case of the Month

"My nightmare is finally over." Our client was a victim of ineffective assistance of counsel. His previous attorney missed important deadlines which resulted with an order of removal (deportation), an ankle monitor, and years of delay. We were able to resolve all of it. Today he is a permanent resident!

Comparative Negligence

Have You Heard About Comparative Negligence? If you been injured in a car accident because of other's negligence, make sure you obtain a police report. Otherwise the other party may try to claim that you were partially responsible for the accident, limiting the amount of damages you can... Read more www.mubaraklaw.com

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NOVEMBER CALENDAR 1. All Saints' Day 4. Diwali 7. Daylight Saving Time Ends 11. Veterans Day 25. Thanksgiving Day 26. Black Friday 28. Hanukkah (First Day) 29. Cyber Monday 30. Giving Tuesday

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