Legislative Updates
- Bicameral Bills Introduced: The Citizenship for Essential Workers Act has been introduced in both the House and Senate by lawmakers including Sen. Alex Padilla and Rep. Joaquin Castro.
Biden Administration to End COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for International Travelers
On May 1, 2023, the Biden administration announced that COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federal employees, federal contractors, and international air travelers will end at the end of the day on
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USCIS Releases Numbers for H-1B Cap Registration; Includes Allegations of Misconduct
On April 28, 2023, USCIS released the highly anticipated numbers relating to this year’s H-1B cap registration held in March. Considering the low acceptance rate reported by most employers, it
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GT Immigration Policy Briefings | April 2023
FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 28, 2023
Legislative Updates
- House Immigration Border Bills Move Forward: The House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement marked up H.R. 2640,
After May 15, 2023, PERMs Must Be Filed Via DOL’s FLAG System
On April 21, 2023, the Department of Labor (DOL)’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) announced that after May 15, 2023, at 6:59 p.m. EST, they would no longer accept
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International Entrepreneur Parole Program: USCIS Issues Policy Guidance
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
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May 2 WEBINAR | I-9 Verification and Compliance: Navigating New Nuances Post-COVID
Please join Immigration & Compliance Practice Shareholder Nataliya Rymer and Associate Miriam C. Thomas for a webinar on the changing I-9 verification process May 2 at 1 p.m. EDT.
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May 4 WEBINAR | The FY2024 H-1B Cap Season Post-Mortem: Cycle Analysis and Review of What May Come Next
Greenberg Traurig Immigration & Compliance Practice Shareholders Dillon R. Colucci and Agnes Cha Rudinsky will present a webinar on the recently-concluded H-1B visa cap season May 4 at 2 p.m.
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Laura Foote Reiff to Serve on George Washington Law School Dean’s Clinical Law Advisory Council
Laura Foote Reiff, co-managing shareholder of the Northern Virginia office and shareholder of GT’s Immigration & Compliance Practice was appointed to the Dean’s Clinical Law Advisory Council at George
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A Cautionary Tale: IER Settles After Investigating Unlawful Discrimination Against U.S. Citizen During PERM Recruitment
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached another settlement with a company in Boise, Idaho, over allegations that it violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by unlawfully discriminating
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