Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Nora Katz authored an article published by HR.com sharing guidance for HR teams on navigating the State Department’s indefinite pause on immigrant visa appointments. Nora explained that the pause affects people seeking U.S. permanent residence through consular processing abroad. Temporary nonimmigrant visas, along with adjustment of status applications that USCIS handles … Continued
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Nora Katz Shares Guidance for HR Teams on the State Department's Pause of Immigrant Visa Appointments Worldwide

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