The Greenberg Traurig team recently assisted a heavy construction equipment client with an O-1 non-immigrant extraordinary ability petition for a prospective employee. The GT team assessed the employee’s background and
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Another Round of Premium Processing Expansion!
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the expansion of premium processing for certain applicants filing Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, requesting a change of status to F-1…
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Amid a host of changes in state and federal laws surrounding permanent labor certification program (PERM) hiring, get a clearer understanding of what these shifts may mean for your business.…
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With the Implementation of the 2022 EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA) the practice of EB-5 law in terms of requirements for projects, regional centers, broker dealers, overseas migration agents…
Continue Reading GT Continues EB5 Webinar Series With 4 WebinarsIn Progress: Second Phase of Premium Processing
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) is carrying out its intention to expand the premium processing program by implementing the second phase of premium processing expansion for certain petitioners that…
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USCIS Updates Guidance Adjudicating Requests for ‘National Interest Waiver’
On Jan. 21, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to address national interest waivers for advanced degree professionals or persons…
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Exceptions to Presidential Proclamations – Department of State Guidance
On July 16, 2020, the Department of State provided updated information on the availability of exceptions to the June 22 Presidential Proclamation 10052, which extends Proclamation 10014 through Dec. 31, 2020,.
Some travelers and visa applicants who are affected by the Proclamation may qualify for an exception if the purpose of their travel to the United States is for humanitarian reasons, public health response, or national security. Other exceptions include: (1) applicants who are subject to aging out of their current immigrant visa classification; (2) certain H and J visa applicants who are traveling to the United Sates to work in support of a critical U.S. foreign policy; and (3) dependents of applicants who are excepted from, or not subject to, the Proclamations.
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U.S. Embassies and Consulates Expected to Resume Visa Services Beginning on July 15
The U.S. Department of State announced on July 13, 2020, via Twitter, that U.S. embassies and consulates are entering a “phased resumption of routine visa services” beginning July 15, 2020.
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Anna H. Morzy, Jay Ruby Named National Law Journal 2020 Immigration Law Trailblazers
Anna H. Morzy and Jay Ruby, shareholders in the global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Immigration & Compliance Practice, were each recognized by the National Law Journal (NLJ…
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Ian Macdonald, Jennifer Hermansky, and Courtney Noce Named 2019 Immigration Law Trailblazers
Ian R. Macdonald, co-chair of Greenberg Traurig LLP’s Immigration & Compliance Practice, as well as Jennifer Hermansky and Courtney B. Noce, shareholders in the practice, were each…
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