USCIS has extended green card validity for lawful permanent residents who are awaiting the approval of their Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. Initially, USCIS extended green card
Continue Reading USCIS Extends Green Card Validity for 36 Months While Form I-90 Applications Are PendingAnna Reiff ‡
Anna Reiff provides assistance to clients in the practice of business immigration law. Anna worked as a family and business immigration paralegal for two years after completing her undergraduate education at New York University. There, she worked on a large variety of immigration matters including H-1Bs, L-s, TNs, Os, Ks, and both family- and employment-based Adjustment of Status applications. While attending The George Washington University Law School, Anna interned with the DOJ Office of Immigration Litigation where she furthered her interest in the practice of immigration law. Anna has experience connecting and communicating with clients to ensure that their immigration matters proceed smoothly and efficiently.
‡ Admitted in Maryland. Not admitted in Virginia. Practice limited to federal immigration practice.
DHS Adds New STEM Field to Designated Degree Program List
On July 22, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it will be adding a new field of study to the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Designated Degree…
Continue Reading DHS Adds New STEM Field to Designated Degree Program ListRe-Parole Process Available for Ukrainian Citizens Effective February 2024
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) continues to provide support to Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members through a specialized re-parole process that went into effect Feb. 27…
Continue Reading Re-Parole Process Available for Ukrainian Citizens Effective February 2024New 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 CapChina Expands Visa-Free Access for Six Countries: France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia
To foster greater global connections and enhance bilateral relationships, China has announced an expansion of its visa-free policy for travelers from certain countries. Starting in early December 2023 and…
Continue Reading China Expands Visa-Free Access for Six Countries: France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and MalaysiaPro Bono Spotlight: Assisting Afghan Nationals Navigating Humanitarian Parole
In the wake of the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan in August 2021, Greenberg Traurig embarked on a pro bono campaign to assist hundreds of Afghan nationals in applying…
Continue Reading Pro Bono Spotlight: Assisting Afghan Nationals Navigating Humanitarian ParoleUpdate: 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 ProgramUSCIS Removes Biometric Services Fee for Form I-539
On Sept. 25, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that effective Oct. 1, 2023, applicants will no longer have to pay the $85 biometric services fee when filing…
Continue Reading USCIS Removes Biometric Services Fee for Form I-539Practice 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…
Continue Reading Practice Spotlight: Balancing Compliance and Business Needs in a TN CaseNotes on August 2023 Visa Bulletin – Significant Retrogression for EB-1 India
The U.S. Department of State’s (DOS) August 2023 Visa Bulletin will retrogress 10 years for EB-1 India. EB-1 all chargeability, Mexico, and Philippines will also retrogress from current to Aug.
Continue Reading Notes on August 2023 Visa Bulletin – Significant Retrogression for EB-1 India