Immigration News


April 9, 2021

Certain K Fiancé(e) Visas, Immigrant Visas, Exchange Visitors, and Pilots/Aircrew May Now Qualify for National Interest Exceptions for Regional COVID Proclamations

The U.S. Department of State has provided updated guidance on eligibility for National Interest Exceptions to three Presidential Proclamations which…More


August 17, 2020

State Department Clarifies National Interest Exception Rules for H, J, and L Visa Petitions Under Previous Presidential Proclamation Limiting Their Issue

Following the Presidential Proclamation from June 22, 2020, which severely restricted the abilities of qualified foreign nationals to enter the…More


February 28, 2020

LHSCD Attorneys Lead at AILA CLE Conference

LHSCD partners Jessica Choi and Jack Doebley,  and associate attorney Emma Tuohy had starring roles at the AILA Philadelphia Chapter’s annual…More


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August Visa Bulletin The DOS released its August 2026 Visa Bulletin. USCIS has determined that, when determining filing eligibility for August 2026, family-sponsored...More
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