As of Feb. 29, 2024, most Mexican citizens who wish to visit Canada will need to obtain a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). Since December 2016, Mexican citizens have only had
Continue Reading Mexican Citizens Now Need Visas to Visit CanadaAlternatives to an H-1B Visa and Related Planning Considerations for Employers
Earlier in 2024, the Department of Homeland Security introduced a regulation to reform the H-1B lottery process, shifting from an employer-centric to a beneficiary-centric selection. While this change may…
Continue Reading Alternatives to an H-1B Visa and Related Planning Considerations for EmployersReport on Trends in Global Migration
This week, Kate Kalmykov and Nataliya Rymer attended a series of meetings in Amsterdam with colleagues and industry professionals on global migration, as well as with the GT Amsterdam office…
Continue Reading Report on Trends in Global MigrationDHS and DOJ Announce Joint Guidance on Electronic Form I-9 Processing
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued a fact sheet to guide employers on electronically completing, modifying, or retaining Form I-9. The joint guidance…
Continue Reading DHS and DOJ Announce Joint Guidance on Electronic Form I-9 ProcessingGT’s Immigration and EB-5 Attorney Team is On the Move
Greenberg Traurig Immigration & Compliance Practice attorneys Kate Kalmykov, Jennifer Hermansky, Nataliya Rymer, and Luna Ma will be visiting 11 cities across the globe from February to…
Continue Reading GT’s Immigration and EB-5 Attorney Team is On the MoveImpact of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics on Visa Appointments
With the 2024 Summer Olympics approaching, visa applicants may see longer wait times for appointments at U.S. embassies and consulates in Paris and across Europe. The Summer Olympics are set…
Continue Reading Impact of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics on Visa AppointmentsNew Passport Expiration Requirements for H-1B FY 2025 Cap
In preparation for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 H-1B cap season, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is holding “Tech Talks” to delve into the latest USCIS organizational…
Continue Reading New Passport Expiration Requirements for H-1B FY 2025 CapKate Kalmykov to Present Webinar with Columbia Journalism School
Global Immigration & Compliance Practice Co-Chair Kate Kalmykov will participate in a webinar with the Columbia University Journalism School Feb. 13, 2024. During the event, Kate will speak with…
Continue Reading Kate Kalmykov to Present Webinar with Columbia Journalism SchoolHappy Lunar New Year from GT’s Immigration & Compliance Practice!
USCIS Announces H-1B Cap Initial Registration Final Rule for Fiscal Year 2025
On Jan. 30, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a final rule regarding the H-1B cap electronic registration process for fiscal year (FY) 2025. The announcement also included…
Continue Reading USCIS Announces H-1B Cap Initial Registration Final Rule for Fiscal Year 2025