News

November 2020 Visa Bulletin is out. There is no movement for Employment Based “Dates For Filing” Chart and some minor movements in the “Final Action Dates” chart. There is no movement on the family side under either the “Dates for Filing” or “Final Action Dates” charts.
See: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2021/visa-bulletin-for-november-2020.html

October Visa Bulletin is out. It contains significant movement in some family and employment based categories. If you have any question, please contact us. Thank you
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2021/visa-bulletin-for-october-2020.html
https://jclimmigration.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/10-2020-Visa-Bulletin.pdf

News

1/18/2021: Termination of Presidential Proclamation to ban travel from the Schengen Area, U.K., Ireland, and Brazil.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-terminating-restrictions-entry-certain-travelers-schengen-area-united-kingdom-republic-ireland-brazil/

1/15/2021: Starting on 1/26/2021, all international air passengers arriving in the U.S. require negative Covid-19 test results with in 3 days.
https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/fr-proof-negative-test.html

1/12/2021: USCIS to replace “sticker” to extend green cards
https://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/uscis-to-replace-sticker-that-extends-validity-of-green-cards

1/5/2021: USCIS to provide free interactive citizenship education webinar on January 7 and January 14, 2021 about the new citizenship test. Please see attached flyers.
OoC_training_webinar_01_14_21.pdf OoC_training_webinar_01_07_21.pdf

1/1/2021: President Trump has extended the travel ban through 3/31/2021.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspension-entry-immigrants-nonimmigrants-continue-present-risk-united-states-labor-market/

Expansion of Interview Waiver Eligibility to March 31 2021
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/expansion-of-interview-waiver-eligibility.html

10/11/2020: Members of these Organizations are Exempt from Presidential Proclamation 10052 on banning J-1, H-1B, H-2B, and L-1 Visa:
National Association of Manufacturers
Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America
National Retail Federation
Technet
Intrax, Inc.

See this press release from Department of State: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/court-order-regarding-presidential-proclamation-10052.html

9/30/2020: USCIS Fee increase has been blocked by a judge.
https://www-forbes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.forbes.com/sites/stuartanderson/2020/09/30/judge-blocks-uscis-fee-increases-heres-why-it-happened/amp/?usqp=mq331AQFKAGwASA%3D&_js_v=0.1#aoh=16014771447076&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Fsites%2Fstuartanderson%2F2020%2F09%2F30%2Fjudge-blocks-uscis-fee-increases-heres-why-it-happened%2F

Excellent video for “National Interest Exception” from consulate officers from US Embassy in Switzerland. The same principles apply to other countries as well:
https://ch.usembassy.gov/webinar-on-business-travel-to-the-u-s-during-covid-19/

9/15/2020: Form I-9 Requirements Flexibility Extended for an additional 60 Days
https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-related-news/form-i-9-requirements-flexibility-extended-for-an-additional-60-days

8/31/2020: Department of State to resume K-1 fiancee visa processing
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/important-notice-for-k-visa-applicants-affected-by-covid-19.html

8/25/2020: Department of State Expands Interview Waiver Eligibility
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/expansion-of-interview-waiver-eligibility.html

Employer may accept approval notice for work permit for I-9 purposes, instead of actual work permit due to Covid related delay in work permit production
https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-verification-during-ead-production-delays-due-to-covid-19

I-9 flexibility rule extended to September 19
ICE announcement: https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ice-announces-another-extension-i-9-compliance-flexibility?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Here is the original announcement back in March: https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/dhs-announces-flexibility-requirements-related-form-i-9-compliance

8/14/2020: Department of State provides additional guidance on exceptions under Presidential Proclamation for certain travel in the national interest by nonimmigrants in H-1B, H-2B, L1, and J1 categories:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/exceptions-to-p-p-10014-10052-suspending-entry-of-immigrants-non-immigrants-presenting-risk-to-us-labor-market-during-economic-recovery.html

FAQ related to Covid-19 from ICE for F and M students. Please see attached PDF file.
ICE FAQ for F and M students last updated 8-7-2020.pdf

U.S. Lifts Global Health Coronavirus Travel Advisory
https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-08-06/us-lifts-global-health-coronavirus-travel-advisory

Judge blocks administration from implementing ‘public charge’ rule for immigrants during pandemic
https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/29/politics/public-charge-coronavirus/index.html

Amendment to “June 22, 2020” Proclamation.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-amendment-proclamation-10052/

President Trump issued a new proclamation today (June 22, 2020), which extends the effect of his “April 22, 2020” Proclamation, and adds additional classes of individuals who cannot enter the U.S. We will provide analysis of this Proclamation shortly. See this link for the “June 22, 2020” Proclamation: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspending-entry-aliens-present-risk-u-s-labor-market-following-coronavirus-outbreak/

Summary and Analysis of June 22, 2020 Presidential Proclamation
https://jclimmigration.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Proclamation-6.22.2020-revised-6-23-2020-word-format.docx

June 18, 2020: Supreme Court rules Trump administration illegally ended DACA:
https://www.axios.com/supreme-court-daca-immigration-trump-0f0b0791-a62a-4d00-841f-6a1aaa9e3e12.html
https://www.yahoo.com/huffpost/supreme-court-leaves-daca-in-place-dreamers-140550113.html

USCIS offices are closed till at least April 1, 2020 to the public due to COVID-19.   All interviews and biometric appointments are cancelled and will be rescheduled.  https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/uscis-response-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19

Travel Ban countries due to COVID-19:  https://www.ustraveldocs.com/cn/index.html?firstTime=No

COVID-10 White House and CDC website:  https://www.coronavirus.gov/

April 25, 2020: Know Your Rights: Understanding Benefits You Can Receive During The COVID-19 Crisis

April 2020: https://immigrantjustice.org/know-your-rights/know-your-rights-understanding-benefits-you-can-receive-during-covid-19-crisis

April 23, 2020: USCIS Offices Closure for In-Person Interviews and Biometric Appointments Extended to June 4: https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/uscis-response-covid-19

April 22, 2020: Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspending-entry-immigrants-present-risk-u-s-labor-market-economic-recovery-following-covid-19-outbreak/

Jared Leung to provide immigration seminar to International Students at ASU via webinar on May 19, 2020 

Jared Leung to be on panel on E-1 and E-2 visa at National Conference of AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) in San Diego on June 19, 2020.   (Conference to be rescheduled in Fall 2020) 

Jared Leung to be on panel to discuss employment immigration at “CLE By the Sea” for State Bar of Arizona on July 15, 2020 in San Diego.  

Three most recent services as a mediator, judicial or quasi-judicial officer:

• Committee Member, Character and Fitness Committee, Arizona State Bar, January 2020 to Present
• Judge, Killingsworth–Spritzer Oral Argument Competition, ASU, Phoenix, AZ February 2020
• Judge, NAPABA Thomas Tang National Moot Court Competition, Austin, TX.  November 2019

Three most recent pro bono seminars on university campuses for international students to discuss work authorization before & after graduation, F-1 compliance and travel Issues, and other work and “green card” options

• Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, May 2019
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZ, March 2020
• Grand Canyon University, Glendale, AZ, April 2019

Three most recent speaking engagements

• Is Saying “I Do” Enough? Arizona International Educator Annual Conference, Tucson, AZ, March 6, 2020
• Taking Your Client Through the CVP Process, 2020 AILA 8th Annual Conference of American Immigration Lawyers’ Association Bangkok District Chapter, Taipei, Taiwan, February 20, 2020
• The Race of Talent How to Master the Immigration System, Silicon Slopes, Lehi, UT, October 22, 2019

Three most recent publications

• Obtaining Nonimmigrant U.S. Visas in China: How to Make a Good First Impression, The Consular Practice Handbook, 2020 Editions
• The Art of the One-Page Cover Letter, The Consular Practice Handbook, 2020 Editions
• Visas and Green Card Options For Entrepreneurs, Asian Sun, Asian Chamber of Commerce, Issue 5, Winter 2018

Three Most Recent Services on a Committee or Board

• Mentor for Business Immigration Issues for American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), 2018 to Present
• Member, AILA Department of State Liaison Committee, June 2018 to Present
• Board Member, Arizona Asian American Bar Association (AAABA), April 2014 to Present

• Maintaining Status in an Era of Immigration Upheaval, Arizona International Educators State Meeting, Red Mountain Community College, Mesa, AZ, March 2019
• Arizona State University, International Students Office Presentation, Tempe, AZ November 2018
• Arizona State University, School of Engineering, Tempe, AZ December 2018
• Arizona State University, School of Design, Tempe, AZ, May 2018
• Arizona State University, School of Engineering, Tempe, AZ December 2017

Community Services

• Board member of Arizona Buddhist Temple, 2016 to 2019
• Volunteer Cook at Annual Matsuri Festival, 2014 to Present

• Maintaining Status in an Era of Immigration Upheaval, Arizona International Educators State Meeting, Red Mountain Community College, Mesa, AZ, March 2019
• H-1B Work Visa and Green Card Options for International Students, Arizona State University, School of Engineering, Tempe, AZ December 2018
• Anatomy of Hiring a Foreign Medical Graduate and Taking Them Through the Green Card Process, Southwest Physician Recruiters Association 6^th annual education conference, Denver, CO March 2-3, 2017
• H-1B Work Visa and Green Card Options for International Students, Arizona State University, School of Engineering, Tempe, AZ December 2017
• Immigration presentation to corporate clients (April 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)

Community Services

• Volunteer at local church as teacher for youth group May 2018-May 2019
• Volunteered at St. Mary’s Food Bank and Feed My Starving Children
• Volunteered at Gathering Humanities, an organization that assists refugees set up apartments in the Phoenix Valley