New Bipartisan Immigration Bill Introduced
Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) and Veronica Escobar (D-Tex.) introduced a bipartisan immigration bill in the House of Representatives May 23. The bill, called the Dignity Act of 2023, would
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Immigration & Compliance FAQs on the Recently Signed Florida E-Verify Enrollment Mandate for Certain Employers
On May 10, 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill (SB) 1718, which, among other things, mandates E-Verify enrollment and participation for a considerable number of employers across Florida. See
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USCIS Updates Review Procedure for the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans
On May 17, 2023, USCIS updated the review procedure for the processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans. The update is intended to maintain a meaningful and equitable opportunity for
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May 22: Laura Foote Reiff to Present Navigating the Impact of Florida’s New E-Verify Mandate: Ensuring Compliance and Maximizing Efficiency
Laura Foote Reiff, co-founder of the Immigration & Compliance Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will present “Navigating the Impact of Florida’s New E-Verify Mandate: Ensuring Compliance and
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4 Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Recognized in Lawdragon ‘100 Leading Immigration Lawyers’ Guide
Four Immigration & Compliance Practice shareholders at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP are recognized in Lawdragon’s 2023 “100 Leading Immigration Lawyers” guide.
The guide recognizes the following
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Laura Foote Reiff Named U.S. Chamber of Commerce Immigration Committee Chair
Laura Foote Reiff, co-founder of the Immigration & Compliance Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was named chair of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Subcommittee on
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Practice Spotlight: H-1B Nunc Pro Tunc in Action
A Greenberg Traurig client recently found herself in a difficult situation after her H-1B visa was revoked by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) without her – or her
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GT Immigration Policy Briefing | May 12, 2023
Legislative Updates
- The U.S. House passed the Secure the Border Act by a vote of 219-213. The bill was largely supported by Republicans and opposed by Democrats. It includes provisions
E-Verify: Florida Senate Passes Bill Requiring State Employers With 25 or More Employees to Use Platform Effective July 1
UPDATE: On May 10, 2023, Gov. DeSantis signed SB 1718 into law.
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Florida may soon enact significant legislation relating to immigration, HB 1617/SB 1718. The bill
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