“Legalization” of marijuana in New York State? Not for non-U.S. citizens
On March 31, 2021, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation (S.854-A/A.1248-A) legalizing adult-use cannabis in New York State.
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Immigration Essentials for Higher Ed and Potential Benefits under Biden Administration Webinar - April 6
Attorneys Cianna Freeman-Tolbert and Seth Leech will discuss nonimmigrant visa options and much more on Tuesday, April 6 - 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
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H-1B & PERM Alert: Prevailing Wages Revert to October 7, 2020 Levels
On December 1, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued an order that the U.S. Department of Labor must revert to prevailing wages that were in effect on October 7.
USCIS Flexes Muscle with New “Discretion” Criteria for Green Card Applications
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that it is updating existing policy guidance regarding the exercise of discretion in adjudications of adjustment of status applications.
H-1B Changes Loom Large
Change at the intersection of immigration and politics continues unabated, with additional restrictions on their way if President Trump prevails on proposed regulations and his bid for a second term.