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“Keeping Families Together” Program Starts Today
Today, USCIS will start accepting applications for the new Parole in Place program. As part of President Biden’s Keeping Families Together initiative, this program allows noncitizens who were not legally admitted to the U.S. to apply for temporary legal status if: ...
Loper Bright Decision Casts Doubt on FTC’s Noncompete Ban
Recent decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court and lower court judges are casting doubt on the FTC’s new rule banning noncompete clauses in employment contracts for most American workers. The ban was announced in April 2024 and is scheduled to take effect on September 4,...
President Biden’s Affirmative Relief Program Explained
You may have heard about President Biden’s new immigration initiative for spouses of U.S. citizens, but it’s not in force yet. Here are the key things you need to know about this new program, courtesy of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Affirmative relief...
FTC Bans Non-Compete Agreements
Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission announced a final rule that would ban almost all non-competition agreements for U.S. workers. Non-compete clauses are commonly
USCIS Fees Are Changing
For the first time since 2016, USCIS is changing the fees it charges for virtually all immigration filings. Unlike most other federal agencies, USCIS is almost entirely fee-funded, with 96% of its…
Top Lawyers 2024
Congratulations to Chuck on being named (again) as one of Coastal Virginia Magazine’s Top Lawyers for immigration law!
Stateside Visa Renewal Program Announced
This just in! The long-awaited domestic visa renewal pilot program was formally announced today. This new program will allow certain employment-based visa holders to apply for a new visa by mail from inside the U.S., instead of having to visit a U.S. Consulate...
New Tax Penalty Relief from the IRS
Yesterday, the IRS announced new tax penalty relief that could be a welcome holiday surprise for many Americans with overdue tax bills. The IRS will waive failure to pay penalties for individuals and businesses who owe less than $100,000 in taxes from 2020 or 2021,...
Israel Designated for Visa Waiver Program
Israel Designated For Visa Waiver Program Israeli citizens will soon be able to travel to the U.S. without getting a visa first. On September 27, the Department of Homeland Security and the State Department announced that Israel was designated for the Visa Waiver...
Grand Opening Of The New Best Law Office
Celebrating the grand opening of our new Best Law Offices space! We’re in the same building and even the same floor, but we have moved to a brand-new suite just down the hall. The new custom-designed space has lots of modern touches, including a conference room with a...
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