On Sept. 29, 2016, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that it has enhanced the I-94 website for travelers arriving to the United States at land ports of entry.
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State Department Issues Cable on Extension of Three Visa Programs
On Oct. 5, 2016, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) issued an unclassified cable on the Continuing Resolution signed into law on Sept. 29, 2016 that extends several important immigration
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DHS Extends TPS for Nicaragua and Honduras
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible nationals of Nicaragua for an additional 18 months, effective July 6, 2016, through Jan. 5, 2018.
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Canada Border Services Reminds LPRs Travelling to Canada by Air of eTA Requirements
The Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) issued a reminder to Lawful Permanent Residents (“LPRs”) of the United States regarding new guidance for travelling to Canada by air. The Electronic Travel
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DHS Seeks Additional Extension for STEM OPT Rule Beyond Feb. 12, 2016
In August 2015, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia determined that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) improperly promulgated the regulation allowing the 17-month STEM extension for
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USCIS Completes H-1B Lottery and Entry of 2016 Petitions
USCIS has officially announced that it has completed all data entry for fiscal year 2016 H-1B cap-subject petitions. Per the regulations, USCIS conducted its random lottery for H-1B cap-subject petitions
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Greenberg Traurig Sponsors Global Gala Benefiting IHP
Greenberg Traurig attorneys Dianne Coady Fisher, Jillian Bunyan, Laura McAllister Cox, Nataliya Rymer, and Jennifer Hermansky attended International House of Philadelphia’s 54th Global Gala: Korea
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Greenberg Traurig Expands Pennsylvania and New Jersey Immigration Practices
Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to expand its Business Immigration & Compliance practice as the firm grows its Pennsylvania and New Jersey offices to further address our clients’ needs. The Philadelphia office welcomed attorney Adam Longenbach, who will primarily focus on the firm’s growing EB-5 practice. He assists clients in filing I-526 Petitions for Alien Entrepreneurs, including documenting the investor’s lawful source of funds. The Philadelphia office also welcomed paralegal Amanda Aslin. Ms. Aslin brings a breadth of experience in immigration law and assists the firm’s clients in all areas of employment-based immigration.Continue Reading Greenberg Traurig Expands Pennsylvania and New Jersey Immigration Practices
Tips for Resolving Issues I-94 Issues under the Electronic CBP System
CBP has automated the I-94 and I-94W process for all travelers applying for admission at U.S. ports of entry. Consequently, nonimmigrants arriving at an air or sea U.S. Port of Entry no longer receive a paper I-94 card from the CBP inspector. CBP provides each nonimmigrant with an admission stamp that is annotated with date of admission, class of admission and status expiration date. After leaving the port of entry, the nonimmigrant can retrieve an electronic copy of his or her I-94 card from the CBP website. As advance information is only transmitted for air and sea travelers, CBP still issues a paper form I-94 at land border ports of entry.Continue Reading Tips for Resolving Issues I-94 Issues under the Electronic CBP System
Anatomy of a Successful EB-5 Expedite Request
We are often asked by regional center clients if there is any way to speed up the EB-5 application process, either at the I-526 stage or the I-924 stage. USCIS
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