Employers and individuals are navigating immigration challenges related to the outbreak of COVID-19. Below are resources to stay up to date on the current coronavirus outbreak as it relates to immigration, travel and global mobility.
Ryan Swanson Immigration Alerts:
December 3, 2021
November 15, 2021
November 10, 2021
November 4, 2021
October 15, 2021
October 8, 2021
September 20, 2021
July 21, 2021
June 14, 2021
June 4, 2021
May 19, 2021
May 5, 2021
May 5, 2021
March 10, 2021
March 10, 2021
March 1, 2021
January 26, 2021
January 23, 2021
January 13, 2021
November 18, 2020
- DHS Provides COVID-19 Exceptions to I-9 Compliance, Ryan Swanson Immigration Alert
August 13, 2020
- Department of State Announces Exceptions to Proclamation Suspending Entry of Nonimmigrants, Ryan Swanson Immigration Alert
June 1, 2020
- Trump Limits Entry of Students and Researchers in F-1 and J-1 Status from the People’s Republic of China, Ryan Swanson Immigration Alert
May 29, 2020
- USCIS Announces Premium Processing to Resume In June, Ryan Swanson Immigration Alert
April 23, 2020
- White House Proclamation Suspends the Entry of Certain Immigrants to the U.S., Ryan Swanson Immigration Alert
March 20, 2020
- Premium Processing for All I-129 and I-140 Petitions Temporarily Suspended Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, Ryan Swanson Immigration Alert
- U.S. Embassies and Consulates Cancel Visa Appointments Due to COVID-19 Outbreak, Ryan Swanson Immigration Alert
March 19, 2020
- USCIS Suspends In-person Services, Ryan Swanson Immigration Alert
March 17, 2020
- Canada Cancels All Routine Nonimmigrant Visa Appointments and Restricts International Travel, Ryan Swanson Immigration Alert
March 12, 2020
- COVID-19 Travel Ban Impacting Travel from Europe, Ryan Swanson Immigration Alert
February 4, 2020
- Impact of Coronavirus on Travel from China to U.S., Ryan Swanson Immigration Alert
Local & Federal Resources:
- Trump extends Real ID deadline amid coronavirus crisis; REAL ID Frequently Asked Questions
- USCIS: Temporary Office Closure Extended until at least June 4, 2020
- Governor Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” Order
- Governor Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” list of “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers“
- Washington State’s Official COVID-19 site, maintained by the state Joint Information Center
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers, U.S. Department of Labor, Wage & Hour Division
- COVID-19 or Other Public Health Emergencies and the Fair Labor Standards Act Questions and Answers, U.S. Department of Labor, Wage & Hour Division
- COVID-19: Information for workers and employers, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Washington State’s Official COVID-19 site, maintained by the state Joint Information Center
- King County Public Health Recommendations
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Additional Ryan Swanson COVID-19 Articles & Alerts:
- Employer Obligations Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Ryan Swanson Employer Alert
- Coronavirus in the Workplace: Resources and Employer FAQs, Ryan Swanson Employer Alert
- State Announces $5M Grant Program for Small Business, Ryan Swanson Business Alert
- COVID-19: CARES Act – Key Provisions for Small to Mid-sized American Businesses, Ryan Swanson Business Alert
- COVID-19: Resources for Washington Businesses, Ryan Swanson Business Alert
- COVID-19: Options for Commercial Property Owners in Washington, Oregon, and California, Ryan Swanson Bankruptcy, Finance & Restructuring Alert
- President Trump Signs Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) into Law, Ryan Swanson Bankruptcy, Finance, & Restructuring Alert
- COVID-19: Options for Distressed Small Businesses in Washington, Oregon, and California, Ryan Swanson Bankruptcy, Finance, & Restructuring Alert
- Small Business Bankruptcy and Receiverships, Ryan Swanson Bankruptcy, Finance & Restructuring Alert
- Ongoing Construction Projects Allowed to Restart with Safety Restrictions, Ryan Swanson Real Estate, Finance & Development Article
- COVID-19 Impact on Construction and Development in Washington, Ryan Swanson Real Estate, Finance & Development Article
- What the Residential Eviction Moratorium Means for Washington Landlords and Tenants, Ryan Swanson Real Estate, Development & Finance Article
- COVID-19: Seattle Creates Protections for Small Business and Nonprofit Tenants, Ryan Swanson Real Estate, Finance & Development Article
If you have questions, please feel free to contact any member of the Immigration Group at Ryan Swanson.
This webpage is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.