May 27, 2026 USCIS Memorandum - Adjustment of Status On May 22, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service issued a memorandum entitled “Adjustment of Status is a Matter of Discretion and Administrative Grace, and an Extraordinary Relief that Permits Applicants to Dispense with the Ordinary Consular Visa Process.” Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"USCIS Memorandum - Adjustment of Status","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Website-Images-12.webp","datePublished":"2026-05-27 13:07:56","dateModified":"2026-05-27 13:07:57","description":"The announcement was not anticipated, and thus far, no additional guidance has been issued.\nAdjustment of status is the process by which individuals in the United States complete the lawful...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/uscis-memorandum-adjustment-of-status\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/uscis-memorandum-adjustment-of-status\/"} April 27, 2026 I-9 Compliance Update: Technical/Procedural vs. Substantive On March 16, 2026, without public announcement, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) published a revised Form I-9 Inspection Fact Sheet that reclassifies numerous I-9 errors previously treated as technical/procedural as substantive violations, subject to monetary penalties. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"I-9 Compliance Update:\u00a0 Technical\/Procedural vs. Substantive","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Website-Images-1.webp","datePublished":"2026-04-27 11:08:59","dateModified":"2026-04-27 11:09:00","description":"Historically, I-9 compliance violations have been separated into two categories: technical\/procedural and substantive. Technical\/procedural errors are those considered minor (e.g. data entry mistakes), with employers having the opportunity to...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/i-9-compliance-update-technical-procedural-vs-substantive\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/i-9-compliance-update-technical-procedural-vs-substantive\/"} February 18, 2026 Immigration Insider | February 2026 Updates regarding changes to this year’s upcoming H-1B lottery program and increases to Premium Processing fees are included in this month’s edition of Immigration Insider. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Immigration Insider | February 2026","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Immigration-Newsletter-Graphic-1200-x-675-px-1.webp","datePublished":"2026-02-18 08:51:50","dateModified":"2026-02-18 08:51:51","description":"FY 2027 H-1B Lottery Changes\nUSCIS has announced that the H-1B registration period for the FY 2027 lottery will be open from March 4, 2026 (noon EST) to March 19,...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/immigration-insider-february-2026\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/immigration-insider-february-2026\/"} December 15, 2025 Immigration Insider | December 2025 Updates regarding increased vetting for H-1B/H-4 visa applicants as well as shortened validity for Employment Authorization Documents are included in this month’s edition of Immigration Insider. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Immigration Insider\u00a0|\u00a0December 2025","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Immigration-Newsletter-Graphic-1200-x-675-px-1.webp","datePublished":"2025-12-15 15:13:24","dateModified":"2025-12-15 15:13:25","description":"Increased Screening for H-1B\/H-4 Applicants: Appointment Cancellations & Visa Revocation\nThe U.S. Department of State announced that as of December 15, increased \u201conline presence review\u201d will be expanded to H-1B...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/immigration-insider-december-2025\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/immigration-insider-december-2025\/"} November 5, 2025 Immigration Insider | November 2025 Updates regarding the H-1B $100K Proclamation, additional restrictions on visa appointments and the end of automatic extensions for employment authorization documents are included in this month’s edition of Immigration Insider. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Immigration Insider | November 2025","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Immigration-Newsletter-Graphic-1200-x-675-px-1.webp","datePublished":"2025-11-05 15:48:23","dateModified":"2025-11-05 15:50:04","description":"The H-1B Lottery is Not Dead (Yet)\nIf you are looking for a quick answer as to whether it is worth entering the H-1B visa lottery for your existing employees...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/immigration-insider-november-2025\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/immigration-insider-november-2025\/"} October 27, 2025 Sponsoring a Foreign National to Work as a Dentist Question: I would like to hire a foreign national to work as a dentist in my practice. What is the process from a U.S. immigration perspective? Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Sponsoring a Foreign National to Work as a Dentist","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Website-Images-37.webp","datePublished":"2025-10-27 13:27:07","dateModified":"2025-10-27 13:27:07","description":"Answer: In order to work in the United States, a foreign national must have valid immigration status that allows employment. Generally, a foreign national cannot self-petition for work authorization,...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/sponsoring-a-foreign-national-to-work-as-a-dentist\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/sponsoring-a-foreign-national-to-work-as-a-dentist\/"} October 22, 2025 The H-1B Lottery is Not Dead (Yet) If you are looking for a quick answer as to whether entering the H-1B visa lottery for your existing employees is worth it because of the new $100,000 fee imposed on new H-1Bs, the answer is generally a resounding YES. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"The H-1B Lottery is Not Dead (Yet)","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Website-Images-36.webp","datePublished":"2025-10-22 14:54:21","dateModified":"2025-10-22 14:54:22","description":"However, the answer may be different if you are hoping to recruit new talent from abroad under the H-1B. Although you may think you already have the answer you...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/the-h-1b-lottery-is-not-dead-yet\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/the-h-1b-lottery-is-not-dead-yet\/"} September 22, 2025 Presidential Proclamation Regarding H-1Bs On Friday, September 19, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation entitled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers.” Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Presidential Proclamation Regarding H-1Bs","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Website-Images-31.webp","datePublished":"2025-09-22 10:28:56","dateModified":"2025-09-22 11:10:44","description":"The Proclamation, aimed at preventing alleged abuses in the H-1B program, requires an additional fee payment of $100,000 for H-1B petitions on behalf of workers currently outside the United...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/presidential-proclamation-regarding-h-1bs\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/presidential-proclamation-regarding-h-1bs\/"} September 3, 2025 Immigration Insider | September 2025 Updates regarding the H-1B lottery, restrictions for visa appointment waivers and additional requirements for naturalization are included in the latest edition of the Immigration Insider. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Immigration Insider | September 2025","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Immigration-Newsletter-Graphic-1200-x-675-px-1.webp","datePublished":"2025-09-03 11:38:39","dateModified":"2025-09-03 11:38:39","description":"No Additional H-1B Lottery for FY2026\nThe US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed that it received enough H-1B petitions to reach the annual cap of 85,000 for Fiscal...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/immigration-insider-september-2025\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/immigration-insider-september-2025\/"} August 20, 2025 Is Denaturalization Now a Political Weapon? On June 11, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice issued an internal memorandum on Civil Division enforcement priorities that included denaturalization as a top 5 priority. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Is Denaturalization Now a Political Weapon?","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Website-Images-27.webp","datePublished":"2025-08-20 07:25:00","dateModified":"2025-08-14 14:27:25","description":"The priorities laid out in the DOJ internal memorandum seem to expand the criteria beyond the scope historically pursued for denaturalization cases. The memorandum is ripe for abuse in...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/is-denaturalization-now-a-political-weapon\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/is-denaturalization-now-a-political-weapon\/"} July 1, 2025 Naturalization: Becoming a U.S. Citizen In the last decade, more than 7.9 million people from around the world have become U.S. citizens through the naturalization process. The top five countries of birth for these new citizens were Mexico, India, the Philippines, the Dominican Republic and Vietnam. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Naturalization: Becoming a U.S. Citizen","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Website-Images-11.webp","datePublished":"2025-07-01 13:06:23","dateModified":"2025-07-09 12:52:02","description":"More than half of those who naturalized lived in California, Florida, New York and Texas. The median age of these individuals for the most recent year was 42; women...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/naturalization-becoming-a-u-s-citizen\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/naturalization-becoming-a-u-s-citizen\/"} June 2, 2025 International Students are Critical to U.S. Economic and Technological Advancement F-1 status is reserved for individuals coming to the United States to pursue full-time study at an accredited college, university, seminary, high school/elementary school, or in a language training program. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"International Students are Critical to U.S. Economic and Technological Advancement","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Website-Images-8.webp","datePublished":"2025-06-02 14:39:46","dateModified":"2025-07-09 12:50:12","description":"The applicant must be enrolled at a school authorized to accept foreign students and in a course of study that culminates with a degree, diploma, or certificate. M-1 status...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/international-students-are-critical-to-u-s-economic-and-technological-advancement\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/international-students-are-critical-to-u-s-economic-and-technological-advancement\/"} May 6, 2025 Registration Requirements for Canadians As of April 11, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service will enforce provisions requiring that all non-U.S. citizens over age 14 register with the Service if they remain in the U.S. for at least 30 days, unless they meet one of the specified exemptions. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Registration Requirements for Canadians","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Website-Images-6.webp","datePublished":"2025-05-06 14:59:09","dateModified":"2025-07-09 12:49:07","description":"These regulations have unique implications for Canadian nationals.\nWho is Exempt? (Registration NOT Required)\nLawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders)\nDual U.S.\/Canadian citizens\nCanadian citizens who meet any of the following:\nArrived into the...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/registration-requirements-for-canadians\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/registration-requirements-for-canadians\/"} March 24, 2025 Registration and Fingerprinting Requirements for Foreign Nationals Beginning April 11, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service will enforce provisions requiring all non-U.S. citizens over age 14 register and be fingerprinted if they are in the U.S. for at least 30 days and have not completed these processes through a visa application or other immigration application. While these regulations are not new, they have rarely been enforced. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Registration and Fingerprinting Requirements for Foreign Nationals","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-14.webp","datePublished":"2025-03-24 14:39:25","dateModified":"2025-07-09 12:45:32","description":"Who is Exempt?\nLawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders)\nNon-U.S. citizens who meet any of the following:\nIn the U.S. for less than 30 days\nEnter using the Visa Waiver Program (ESTA)\nAdmitted to...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/registration-and-fingerprinting-requirements-for-foreign-nationals\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/registration-and-fingerprinting-requirements-for-foreign-nationals\/"} February 27, 2025 Immigration Insider | February 2025 Details regarding this year’s H-1B lottery, changes to visa processing at U.S. Consulates, and information about documentation requirements for foreign nationals are included in this month’s edition of Immigration Insider. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Immigration Insider | February 2025","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Immigration-Newsletter-Graphic-1200-x-675-px-1.webp","datePublished":"2025-02-27 14:51:25","dateModified":"2025-07-09 12:42:44","description":"Fiscal 2026 H-1B Lottery Filings\nUSCIS has announced that the H-1B registration period for the FY 2026 lottery will be open from March 7, 2025 (noon EST) to March 24,...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/immigration-insider-february-2025\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/immigration-insider-february-2025\/"} February 3, 2025 What is Temporary Protected Status? Temporary Protected Status (TPS), enacted in 1990, is available to nationals of designated countries who are already present in the United States, but unable to safely return to their home country. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"What is Temporary Protected Status?","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-3.webp","datePublished":"2025-02-03 11:08:38","dateModified":"2025-07-09 12:38:43","description":"The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of State (DOS) and National Security Agency (NSA), designates which countries are eligible for TPS on account...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/what-is-temporary-protected-status\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/what-is-temporary-protected-status\/"} January 29, 2025 Documentation Requirements for Foreign Nationals Residing in the United States A critical recommendation for foreign nationals in the United States that has gained vital importance in recent days is that they must carry documentation evidencing immigration status at all times. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Documentation Requirements for Foreign Nationals Residing in the United States","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-5.webp","datePublished":"2025-01-29 12:21:55","dateModified":"2025-07-09 12:37:21","description":"Section 245(e) of the Immigration and National Act requires that every individual over the age of eighteen (18) carry at all times \u201cany certificate of alien registration or alien...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/documentation-requirements-for-foreign-nationals-residing-in-the-united-states\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/documentation-requirements-for-foreign-nationals-residing-in-the-united-states\/"} October 14, 2024 What is the Diversity Visa Lottery? Established in 1990, the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery program allocates 55,000 immigrant visas (green cards) each year to individuals from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"What is the Diversity Visa Lottery?","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Website-Article-Graphic-1200-x-675-px-13.webp","datePublished":"2024-10-14 12:56:26","dateModified":"2025-07-09 12:19:21","description":"For example, citizens from most African and European countries are eligible \u2013 those from China, India, Mexico, Canada, and other high-volume U.S. immigration countries are not. Applicants to the...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/what-is-the-diversity-visa-lottery\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/what-is-the-diversity-visa-lottery\/"} March 25, 2024 Immigration Insider | March 2024 Effective April 1, 2024, there will be significant changes to filing fees associated with most immigration-related applications to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Immigration Insider | March 2024","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Immigration-Newsletter-Graphic-1200-x-675-px-1.webp","datePublished":"2024-03-25 14:03:17","dateModified":"2025-07-09 11:49:55","description":"The increases are partially because the last adjustments took place in 2016. As a fee-funded organization, USCIS hopes that the increased fees will more fully recover its operating costs,...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/immigration-insider-march-2024\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/immigration-insider-march-2024\/"} December 21, 2023 Immigration Insider | December 2023 Updates regarding the H-1B visa cap and a new pilot program to renew passport visas within the United States are included in the latest edition of the Immigration Insider. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Immigration Insider | December 2023","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/immigration-insider-graphic.webp","datePublished":"2023-12-21 14:11:00","dateModified":"2025-07-09 11:06:48","description":"H-1B Cap Reached\nOn December 13, USCIS announced that it received enough H-1B petitions to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S....","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/immigration-insider-december-2023\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/immigration-insider-december-2023\/"} September 12, 2023 Immigration Insider | September 2023 Updates regarding the revised Form I-9 and new verification procedures and the availability of online USCIS appointment requests are included in the latest edition of the Immigration Insider. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Immigration Insider | September 2023","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/immigration-insider-graphic.jpg","datePublished":"2023-09-12 12:23:52","dateModified":"2025-07-09 10:45:20","description":"Revised Form I-9 and Verification Procedures\nAs a reminder, the revised I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification form must be used by all employers by November 1, 2023.\nIn addition, new regulations provide...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/immigration-insider-september-2023\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/immigration-insider-september-2023\/"} July 26, 2023 Immigration Insider | July 2023 Updates on a new I-9 form and verification process and biometrics rescheduling are included in this month’s edition of Immigration Insider. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Immigration Insider | July 2023","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/immigration-insider-graphic.jpg","datePublished":"2023-07-26 17:22:49","dateModified":"2025-07-09 10:36:59","description":"Revised Form I-9 and Verification Procedures\nAs a reminder, by August 30, 2023, employers must complete in-person physical inspection of employee documents that were reviewed remotely pursuant to flexibilities permitted...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/immigration-insider-july-2023\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/immigration-insider-july-2023\/"} July 17, 2023 Ensure I-9 Compliance to Avoid Steep Fines Flexibility implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic for completing Form I-9s will soon be ending on July 31, 2023. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Ensure I-9 Compliance to Avoid Steep Fines","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/form-i9.png","datePublished":"2023-07-17 17:43:07","dateModified":"2025-07-08 10:48:23","description":"Employers will be required to complete in-person physical document inspections of employee documents that were remotely inspected by August 30, 2023. Now is the time to ensure your company\u2019s...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/ensure-i-9-compliance-to-avoid-steep-fines\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/ensure-i-9-compliance-to-avoid-steep-fines\/"} June 16, 2023 Immigration Insider | June 2023 The end of COVID-19 I-9 flexibilities, Premium Processing for change of status applications and an end to COVID-19 vaccination requirements for travelers to the United States are included in this month’s edition of Immigration Insider. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Immigration Insider | June 2023","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/immigration-insider-graphic.jpg","datePublished":"2023-06-16 13:54:33","dateModified":"2025-07-08 10:44:03","description":"End to COVID-19 I-9 Flexibilities\nDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security implemented an inspection deferral policy for I-9 completion which provided flexibility to employers reviewing identity and...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/immigration-insider-june-2023\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/immigration-insider-june-2023\/"} April 27, 2023 Immigration Insider | April 2023 Information regarding priority date retrogression, CBP stampless entry and increased DOL processing times are included in this month’s edition of Immigration Insider. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Immigration Insider | April 2023","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/immigration-insider-graphic.jpg","datePublished":"2023-04-27 16:31:14","dateModified":"2025-07-08 10:40:13","description":"Priority Date Retrogression\nWith the May 2023 Visa Bulletin, the U.S. Department of State announced that priority dates will retrogress for the employment-based 2nd and 3rd preference categories for all...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/immigration-insider-april-2023\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/immigration-insider-april-2023\/"} February 9, 2023 Immigration Insider | February 2023 Updates regarding this year’s H-1B lottery and the increased automatic extension of green cards for I-751 applicants are included in this month’s edition of Immigration Insider. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Immigration Insider | February 2023","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/immigration-insider-graphic.jpg","datePublished":"2023-02-09 20:44:37","dateModified":"2025-07-08 10:25:03","description":"Fiscal Year 2024 H-1B Lottery Filings\nUSCIS has announced that the H-1B registration period for the FY 2024 lottery will be open from March 1, 2023 (noon EST) to March...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/immigration-insider-february-2023\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/immigration-insider-february-2023\/"} January 18, 2023 Immigration Insider | January 2023 Updates regarding waivers for non-immigrant visa appointments, COVID test requirements for travelers from China, automatic green card extensions for naturalization applicants and the upcoming H-1B lottery are included in this month’s edition of Immigration Insider. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Immigration Insider | January 2023","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/immigration-insider-graphic.jpg","datePublished":"2023-01-18 19:13:39","dateModified":"2025-07-08 10:18:36","description":"Extension of Non-Immigrant Visa Interviews Waiver\nThe U.S. Department of State announced that it will extend the authority of consular officers to waive in-person interviews for some non-immigrant visa categories...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/immigration-insider-january-2023\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/immigration-insider-january-2023\/"} November 28, 2022 H-1B Status: Cap-Subject vs. Cap-Exempt In order to work in the United States, a foreign national must have valid immigration status that allows employment. Generally, a foreign national cannot self-petition for work authorization, but must have a close relative or employer sponsor her. 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Kerr Russell's immigration practice serves a diverse group of clients, including publicly-traded companies, privately-held businesses, start-up ventures, and families and individuals. Our practice encompasses all aspects of the international movement of employees, visitors, and family members.

Our attorneys assist employers and individuals in achieving their unique objectives, guiding clients through restrictive regulations and onerous filing requirements, while ensuring compliance with U.S. immigration law. In a world in which businesses operate across borders and the workforce must be agile and mobile, our immigration team offers comprehensive knowledge of immigration laws, policies, and procedures, and practical experience helping clients overcome their toughest immigration challenges.

Our experience includes:

Non-immigrant visas for temporary employment in the United States
Employment-based permanent residency
PERM Labor Certification
I-9 compliance training and audits
Assistance with government audits and investigations
Family-based permanent residency
Physician immigration, including J-1 waiver applications
Candidate eligibility review for immigration benefits
Outbound immigration
Naturalization

Our immigration lawyers are supported by a team of attorneys experienced in business law, employment law, taxation, and litigation which allows us to provide clients a comprehensive approach to planning and problem-solving.

Practicing Attorneys & Staff

Robert S. Anderson

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Kate M. McCarroll

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