Precedent Matter of Dhanasar decision adopts a new three-prong national interest labor certification waiver standard, and vacates the prior Matter of NYSDOT standard.
A final rule published in the Federal Register at 81 FR 82398 (November 18, 2016) and effective January 17, 2017, largely conforms DHS regulations to longstanding DHS policies and practices related to ACWIA and AC21. The rule also adds, changes, or removes other provisions not necessarily connected
On January 20, 2017, President Trump's Chief of Staff Reince Priebus sent a memorandum to the heads of all executive departments and agencies directing them to "freeze" all pending regulatory actions and agency policy documents.
The partially reinstated 90-day travel ban will be instituted on Thursday, June 29, at 8:00 PM, EDT. A Department of State cable provides detailed instructions to consular officers on the implementation. This follows a June 26, 2017 U.S. Supreme Court decision that partially granted the government's
General Frequently Asked Questions about resources that can assist you in understanding and responding to recent and future changes to immigration benefits.
On January 27, 2017, President Trump signed Executive Order 13769, entitled Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Entry into the United States by Foreign Nationals.
Executive actions, also called presidential actions, are actions that are taken by the President. They are usually made using the following vehicles: Executive Orders, Presidential Proclamations, and Presidential Memoranda.