U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently has issued some Advance Paroles with errors. The Advance Parole is a travel authorization document that permits certain applicants for adjustment of status
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International Entrepreneur Parole Program: USCIS Issues Policy Guidance
On March 10, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) issued an announcement with comprehensive guidance on parole for international entrepreneurs. This program provides an opportunity for some foreign nationals who…
Continue Reading International Entrepreneur Parole Program: USCIS Issues Policy GuidanceDHS Announces Parole Extension for Certain Ukrainian Nationals in the United States
On March 13, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an automatic extension of parole for certain Ukrainian nationals and their immediate family members. DHS will consider extended parole…
Continue Reading DHS Announces Parole Extension for Certain Ukrainian Nationals in the United StatesVenezuela Program Expanded to Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua – 30,000 Per Month for All Countries
The Biden administration has announced the expansion of its Venezuela Parole program to three additional countries – Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua. On Jan. 5, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security announced…
Continue Reading Venezuela Program Expanded to Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua – 30,000 Per Month for All CountriesKate Kalmykov Presents at AILA RDC Fall Conference in Paris
On Nov. 29, Kate Kalmykov, co-chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Immigration & Compliance Practice, presented on a panel at the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s (AILA) Rome District Chapter –…
Continue Reading Kate Kalmykov Presents at AILA RDC Fall Conference in ParisCertain Ukrainian and Afghan Parolees Employment Authorized Incident to Parole
Effective Nov. 21, 2022, USCIS announced that certain Afghan and Ukrainian beneficiaries paroled into the United States are employment authorized incident to parole. These beneficiaries do not need USCIS approval…
Continue Reading Certain Ukrainian and Afghan Parolees Employment Authorized Incident to ParoleDHS announces new Parole Process for Venezuelan Citizens
On Oct. 12, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security announced a new migration process for Venezuelan nationals. Eligible Venezuelan nationals and their immediate family members may request advance authorization for…
Continue Reading DHS announces new Parole Process for Venezuelan CitizensDepartment of Homeland Security Announces Continuation of International Entrepreneur Parole Program for Foreign Entrepreneurs
On May 10, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is withdrawing a 2018 notice of proposed rulemaking that proposed to remove…
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How the USCIS changed its Advance Parole Policy – An Inside Look
On February 8, 2019, the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (Ombudsman’s Office) provided an inside look at its innerworkings with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services…
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GT’s Ian Macdonald Discusses Advance Parole Denials in Law360
Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Ian Macdonald was recently quoted in the Law360’s article, “Attorneys Sound the Alarm over Advance Parole Denials,” discussing an increase in advance parole (AP) renewal denials. Attorneys…
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