The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has cancelled most visa appointments scheduled for Oct. 22, 23, 24, and 25. Appointments on these days for student visas as well as emergency and
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Courtney B. Noce and Miriam C. Thompson Co-Author Article, ‘5 Considerations for Year-End Immigration Budget Planning’
GT Immigration & Compliance Practice Shareholder Courtney B. Noce and Associate Miriam C. Thompson co-authored an article titled “5 Considerations for Year-End Immigration Budget Planning,” published by Law360.
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Continue Reading Courtney B. Noce and Miriam C. Thompson Co-Author Article, ‘5 Considerations for Year-End Immigration Budget Planning’5 Considerations for Year-End Immigration Budget Planning
As year-end approaches, focus shifts toward financial planning and budgeting for the new year. Estimating immigration-related expenses may be challenging due to inherent uncertainties or unforeseen events. Below are five…
Continue Reading 5 Considerations for Year-End Immigration Budget PlanningLaura Foote Reiff Quoted in SHRM Article, “New H-2 Visa Proposed Rule ‘Puts Employers on Notice’”
GT Immigration & Compliance Practice Shareholder Laure Foote Reiff is quoted in an article titled “New H-2 Visa Proposed Rule ‘Puts Employers on Notice,'” published by the Society for Human…
Continue Reading Laura Foote Reiff Quoted in SHRM Article, “New H-2 Visa Proposed Rule ‘Puts Employers on Notice’”Update: Portugal Ends Real Estate Investment Visa Program
In February 2023, Portugal proposed a “Mais Habitação” or “More Housing” bill that would, in part, suspend the entire Golden Visa immigrant investor program in an effort to address housing…
Continue Reading Update: Portugal Ends Real Estate Investment Visa ProgramIsrael Joins Visa Waiver Program
The Department of Homeland Security and the State Department announced that Israel has been admitted to the Visa Waiver Program. Starting Nov. 30, 2023, Israeli passport holders are eligible to…
Continue Reading Israel Joins Visa Waiver ProgramDHS Proposes Modernization of H-2 Temporary Visa Programs and Strengthens Worker Protections
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a proposed rule aimed at modernizing the H-2 temporary visa programs, which include the H-2A visa for agricultural workers and the H-2B…
Continue Reading DHS Proposes Modernization of H-2 Temporary Visa Programs and Strengthens Worker ProtectionsVisa Options and Tax Considerations for Latin American Investors and Companies
The pandemic continues to impact Latin America’s economies, given global supply chain disruption and reduced trade and tourism. This uncertain economic state has increased social unrest, including political changes and…
Continue Reading Visa Options and Tax Considerations for Latin American Investors and CompaniesCanadian Government’s New Work Permit for Foreign Workers with H-1B Visas in the United States Meets Announced Target in 48 Hours
To attract high-skilled foreign workers, Canada launched a special work permit program targeting H-1B visa holders in the United States, particularly nationals of India and China. The Tech Talent Strategy…
Continue Reading Canadian Government’s New Work Permit for Foreign Workers with H-1B Visas in the United States Meets Announced Target in 48 HoursPractice Spotlight: Balancing Compliance and Business Needs in a TN Case
GT recently supported a client in developing a strategic approach to the company’s TN case for a new hire, ensuring compliance with U.S. immigration law while aligning with the client’s…
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