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 GuidanceEmployment Authorization Documents (EAD)
DHS 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 StatesAvailable Options for Completing Form I-9 in Remote-Work Scenarios
The American Immigration Lawyer’s Association (AILA), through its Verification and Documentation Liaison Committee (“Verification Committee”) recently issued an FAQ compiling updated information related to employment verification (I-9) compliance requirements during…
Continue Reading Available Options for Completing Form I-9 in Remote-Work ScenariosUSCIS Agrees to Bundle H-4, L-2, and EAD Applications Filed with Principal’s Petition
As a result of a class action lawsuit, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has entered into a settlement agreement to “bundle” an application to extend or change H-4 or L-2…
Continue Reading USCIS Agrees to Bundle H-4, L-2, and EAD Applications Filed with Principal’s PetitionKate 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 ParoleUSCIS Announces Relief for Certain Applicants with Pending Work Authorization (EAD) Applications
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a Temporary Final Rule (TFR) that increases the automatic extension period for employment authorization and Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) to up to 540…
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USCIS Announces New Measures to Reduce Immigration Backlog
On March 29, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced three measures that seek to reduce wait times, expand premium processing to additional form types, and streamline the process for…
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Long Delays for Work Permits for L, H, and E Spouses Are Over
Due to an immigration application backlog, which was worsened by the pandemic’s adverse effects on USCIS and the nearly four-month office closure of Application Support Centers (ASCs) and Field Offices,…
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Long Delays for Work Permits for L-2 and H-4 Spouses Are Over
Due to an immigration application backlog, which was worsened by the pandemic’s adverse effects on USCIS and the nearly four-month office closure of Application Support Centers (ASCs) and Field Offices,…
Continue Reading Long Delays for Work Permits for L-2 and H-4 Spouses Are Over