U.S. Immigration in the Biden Administration

On January 20, 2021, Joseph R. Biden was inaugurated as President of the United States.  The Biden Administration has espoused a more open view of immigration than the previous administration, seeking to reduce barriers to legal immigration and restore faith in the U.S. immigration system.  At the same time, the Biden Administration is pursuing some restrictions on employment-based immigration that echo policies of its predecessor, including increased wage minimums and wage-based allocation of the H-1B cap.  Fragomen closely monitors U.S. immigration legislation, regulations, policies and benefits adjudication trends outcomes. News related to changes in U.S. immigration law and policy is posted on an ongoing basis under Alerts.  The firm’s perspectives and thought leadership on immigration can be found in Insights.  And guidance on compliance obligations for foreign nationals in the United States is available under Know Your Obligations.  Check back frequently for updates.