--- title: Blog | Outside GC | Immigration description: Immigration | The Outside GC blog features practical tips, insights, and other news from Outside GC's experienced on-demand attorneys. 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COVID testing/proof of recent recovery still required for all U.S.-bound air travelers, regardless of citizenship. [Continue Reading](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/biden-administration-rescinds-travel-ban-for-southern-african-countries) [![USCIS Issues Welcome Policy Guidance Addressing Work Authorization for Certain E, H-4 and L-2 Spouses](https://62401.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Hand-touching-Letter-Envelope-from-USCIS-on--flag-of-USA-background.-1251559190_1316x801.jpeg) ](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/uscis-work-authorization-certain-e-h4-l2-spouses) ## [USCIS Issues Welcome Policy Guidance Addressing Work Authorization for Certain E, H-4 and L-2 Spouses](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/uscis-work-authorization-certain-e-h4-l2-spouses) November 17, 2021 at 3:39 PM - [Immigration](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/immigration), The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) agency has issued new policy guidance stemming from its settlement agreement in *Shergill et al. v. Mayorkas*, a federal lawsuit that sought to compel USCIS to provide automatic employment authorization extensions for certain H-4 and L-2 spouses. [Continue Reading](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/uscis-work-authorization-certain-e-h4-l2-spouses) [![President Biden Revokes COVID-19 Related U.S. Travel Bans and Imposes New Vaccination Requirement](https://62401.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Filling-COVID-19-Vaccination-Record-card-on-Flag-of-USA-Background.-1294039628_1256x838.jpeg) ](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/president-biden-revokes-covid-19-travel-bans-imposes-vaccination-requirement) ## [President Biden Revokes COVID-19 Related U.S. Travel Bans and Imposes New Vaccination Requirement](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/president-biden-revokes-covid-19-travel-bans-imposes-vaccination-requirement) October 28, 2021 at 8:58 AM - [Immigration](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/immigration), In a Proclamation effective November 8, 2021 at 12:01am, President Biden revoked U.S. bans against nonimmigrant travelers from several countries and created a new global vaccination requirement for all U.S. nonimmigrants arrivals by air. A synopsis of the Proclamation and related travel requirements follows: [Continue Reading](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/president-biden-revokes-covid-19-travel-bans-imposes-vaccination-requirement) [![U.S. Imposes Travel Ban on Noncitizens Recently Present in India](https://62401.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Coronavirus-outbreak-travel-restrictions-and-quarantine-sign-and-symbol-for-COVID-19-pandemic-concept-with-passport-imagery-and-text-space-on-dark-background-1219508192_1265x832.jpeg) ](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/u.s.-travel-ban-india-may-4-2021) ## [U.S. Imposes Travel Ban on Noncitizens Recently Present in India](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/u.s.-travel-ban-india-may-4-2021) May 3, 2021 at 2:09 PM - [Immigration](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/immigration), In response to the tragic COVID-19 outbreak unfolding in the Republic of India (“India”), President Biden has issued a Proclamation that, effective May 4, 2021, suspends entry into the U.S. for certain noncitizens who were physically present in India during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry. This new restriction largely mirrors those already in effect for travel from Brazil, People’s Republic of China, Iran, Ireland, countries in the European Schengen Area, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. [Continue Reading](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/u.s.-travel-ban-india-may-4-2021) [![F-1 students seeking OPT can now file Form I-765 online](https://62401.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Employment-Authorization-card-on-USA-Flag-surface.-Close-up-view.-1275465321_1256x838.jpeg) ](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/f-1-students-seeking-opt-can-now-file-form-i-765-online) ## [F-1 students seeking OPT can now file Form I-765 online](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/f-1-students-seeking-opt-can-now-file-form-i-765-online) April 15, 2021 at 9:59 AM - [Immigration](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/immigration), F-1 Students Seeking Optional Practical Training Employment Authorization Document Can Now File Form I-765 Online [Continue Reading](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/f-1-students-seeking-opt-can-now-file-form-i-765-online) [![President Trump issues new Immigration Proclamation](https://62401.hs-sites.com/hubfs/detail-of-the-face-of-the-statue-of-liberty-with-a-red-duo-tone-effect-1154090681_1243x847.jpeg) ](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/president-trump-issues-new-immigration-proclamation) ## [President Trump issues new Immigration Proclamation](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/president-trump-issues-new-immigration-proclamation) June 24, 2020 at 4:44 PM - [Immigration](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/immigration), On June 22, 2020, President Trump issued a new [Proclamation](https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspending-entry-aliens-present-risk-u-s-labor-market-following-coronavirus-outbreak/) extending the suspension of admission to the US of certain classes of immigrants (that is, individuals who are seeking to travel to the US in order to establish permanent residence) set forth in Proclamation 10014 dated April 22, 2020.[[1]](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/immigration/page/1#_ftn1) [Continue Reading](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/president-trump-issues-new-immigration-proclamation) [![May 2020 Immigration Roundup](https://62401.hs-sites.com/hubfs/detail-of-the-face-of-the-statue-of-liberty-with-a-red-duo-tone-effect-1154090681_1243x847.jpeg) ](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/may-2020-immigration-roundup) ## [May 2020 Immigration Roundup](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/may-2020-immigration-roundup) May 15, 2020 at 4:40 PM - [Immigration](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/immigration), Outside GC's immigration team shares important immigration-related developments below: [Continue Reading](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/may-2020-immigration-roundup) ### Subscribe to our Blog ### Popular Posts [View All Posts ›](https://www.outsidegc.com/blog/all) [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fimmigration%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fimmigration%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fimmigration%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fimmigration%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Blog%20%7C%20Outside%20GC%20%7C%20Immigration) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fimmigration%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fimmigration%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) This publication should not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances nor an offer to represent you. 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