Maggio + Kattar Immigration and Nationality Attorneys

10/15/2021

Finally!

Kevin Munoz, White House Assistant Press Secretary, has confirmed reports today that the U.S. will be lifting travel restrictions to the U.S. for fully vaccinated foreign national travelers beginning November 8, 2021. FDA approved vaccines, which includes those produced by Moderna, Pfizer/BioNTech,....

09/23/2021

https://maggio-kattar.com/blog/what-happens-immigration-filings-when-government-shuts-down/

In the event that the Federal Government shuts down at midnight tonight should the federal spending bill not be passed, we anticipate that most age

09/22/2021

After more than a year of travel bans,the Biden Administration may open our borders for certain fully vaccinated foreign nationals.

The End of National Interest Exception Waivers? The Biden Administration announced yesterday that the United States would ease entry bans on foreign nationals who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19

07/27/2021

Maggio Kattar is proud to announce that these talented attorneys have joined our team!

07/20/2021

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04/13/2021

2021 Presents more challenges for foreign nationals travelling outside of the U.S.

With the upcoming end of the school year, and the beginning of the summer vacation season, many foreign national employees are seeking to travel to their home countries, perhaps for the first time in over a year. While we certainly understand the desire to travel, employers and employees should cont...

04/06/2021

https://maggio-kattar.com/uncategorized/dhs-extends-deferral-of-form-i-9-physical-presence-requirement-through-may-31-2021/

USCIS has extended through May 31, 2021 flexibility their temporary policy which deferred the requirement for employers to review original documents presented by employees to prove their identity and authorization to work in the U.S. to satisfy the Form I-9 in the employee’s physical presence. Thi...

03/29/2021

https://maggio-kattar.com/blog/i-9-compliance-considerations-for-employers-preparing-to-return-to-normal-operations/

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has supported employers who transitioned to a remote workforce during the COVID-19 national emergency with temporary accommodations related to Form I-9 Compliance. With a return to "normal operations" on the horizon, employers should prepare to update their....

03/29/2021

Maggio Kattar is proud to support the LGBTQ community. Immigration obsacles continue for members of this community and our attorneys have been honoredhave guided so many clients through the additional complexities that face LGBTQ immigrants.

Maggio Kattar recently successfully assisted an HIV-positive, gay man obtain permanent residence based on marriage to a U.S. citizen, after many years of being unable to come to this country. Maggio Kattar attorneys analyzed decades’ worth of forms, government questionnaires, and policy guidance t...

03/12/2021

https://maggio-kattar.com/uncategorized/venezuela-designated-for-tps/

On March 8, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security designated Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, until September 2022. Venezuelan nationals (and individuals without nationality who last resided in Venezuela) who are currently residing in the U.S. may be eligible fo...

03/12/2021

https://maggio-kattar.com/blog/uscis-rescinds-august-2019-public-charge-final-rule/

Effective immediately, information required solely by the August 14, 2019 Public Charge Final Rule will no longer be required on certain immigration filings. Adjustment of Status applicants will no longer need to submit a Form I-944, Declaration of Self-Sufficiency, with applicable supporting eviden...