State Department Releases Outlook for Visa Number Availability Through May
The Visa Bulletin for February 2019 includes information on employment-based visa number availability on a monthly basis through May.
Legal Updates
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Interview Waiver Guidance Revised for Petitions to Remove Conditions on Residence
The new guidance addresses when officers may consider interview waivers.
State Department Issues Travel Advisory for China
The Department of State warned U.S. citizens to exercise increased caution when traveling to China due to "arbitrary enforcement of local laws as well as special restrictions on dual U.S.-Chinese nationals."
National Federation of the Blind Sues Epic Systems: New Chapter in Accessibility Litigation for Employers and Technology Vendors
In December 2018, the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) sued Epic Systems, a provider of one of the most widely-used electronic medical record systems in the country.
2019 Minnesota Legislative Session Outlook Recap
Fredrikson & Byron’s 2019 Session Outlook event provided an early opportunity to hear from legislative leadership in preparation for the January 8 start of session.
Knock it Off: E-Commerce Platforms Continue to Battle Counterfeiters
In the face of the nagging problem of fake products posing as genuine goods in online marketplaces, major e-commerce platforms are continuing to refine their strategies to address counterfeiting.
FY2020 H-1B Cap Season Begins with Proposed Changes
It is time to start preparing for H-1B cap season once again! This year, USCIS has proposed a new rule to implement a registry program requiring the sponsoring employer to electronically register online prior to formally submitting an H-1B petition with USCIS.
Trade Sanctions Enforcement in the Era of America First
The arrest of Meng Wanzhou, one of China’s leading tech executives, highlights the broad reach of U.S. sanctions and the increasing boldness with which the U.S. government is acting to control the conduct of foreign actors. But U.S. companies engaged in global trade should also remain vigilant and take precautions to avoid tripping over the lines.
CRAfting a Merger: Agencies Revamp Application Questions Concerning the Community Reinvestment Act
This past July, the agencies released updated versions of several Interagency documents, one of which was the Interagency Bank Merger Act Application.
Delaware Divisions: Are Your Loan Documents Sufficient to Protect You?
Due to recent amendments to the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act, banks and other lenders who make loans to limited liability companies (LLCs) formed in the state of Delaware should carefully review their loan documents and modify restrictive covenants related to mergers, reorganizations, acquisitions, dispositions, and similar transactions to address a newly created form of transaction called a “division.”