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March 19, 2020

COVID-19: Alerts & Resources for Businesses

  Employers face multi-faceted challenges as they manage the outbreak of COVID-19 and its effect on their workforce and business. Below we’ve answered frequently asked questions for employers and compiled key resources for employers to stay up to date on the current coronavirus outbreak. Employment Rights, Benefits & Labor Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Immigration USCIS Suspends In-person Services Canada Cancels All Routine Nonimmigrant Visa Appointments and Restricts International Travel  USCIS Announced Temporary Suspension of Premium Processing for H-1B Cap-Subject

U.S. Embassies and Consulates Cancel Visa Appointments Due to COVID-19 Outbreak

Published on 3/20/2020 There have been rapid changes in travel and visa restrictions around the globe due to COVID-19. Currently, the Department of State has canceled routine nonimmigrant and immigrant visa services at most U.S. Embassies and Consulates around the world. The U.S. Embassies and Consulates will continue to provide emergency services. At this time, there is no specific date as to when the U.S. Embassies and Consulates will resume routine visa services. If your visa appointment has been canceled,

USCIS Suspends In-person Services

Published on 3/19/2020 As of March 18, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has suspended routine in-person services until at least April 1 to help slow the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). If you have a scheduled interview or biometrics appointment during this time period, it will be automatically rescheduled by USCIS. If you have a scheduled infopass appointment, you will need to reschedule the appointment once your local office reopens. Please check the website for the latest updates, including