On Dec. 1, 2020, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California granted an order for partial summary judgment on behalf of the plaintiff, the U.S. Chamber
Continue Reading U.S. Chamber of Commerce Wins Case, Setting Aside DHS and DOL Rules
Anna H. Morzy, Immigration & Compliance Practice shareholder at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will participate in the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC) virtual national summit to
Continue Reading Anna H. Morzy to Participate in American Business Immigration Coalition Summit
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has granted class certification in MadKudu Inc. v. USCIS, et al., to a group of employers who claim that the
Continue Reading Class Certification Granted in H-1B Lawsuit
On Oct. 6, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the Interim Final Rule (IFR), “Strengthening the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification Program.” This rule will be effective
Continue Reading Department of Homeland Security Issues Interim Final Rule to Strengthen the H-1B Program
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published an Interim Final Rule (IFR) that will become effective immediately. The new rule will apply to Permanent Employment Certification, H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3
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On Sept. 24, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security announced a proposed rule that would change the admission period structure for F (international students), J (exchange visitors), and I (foreign
Continue Reading DHS Proposes Rule to Terminate Duration of Status and Establish a Definite Period of Admission for F, J, and I Nonimmigrants
On Aug. 12, 2020, the Department of State updated its guidance on the National Interest Exception (NIE) to the June 22 Presidential Proclamation 10052, which extends Presidential Proclamation 10014 through
Continue Reading Department of State Expands Guidance on the National Interest Exception to Presidential Proclamations 10014 and 10052
Presidential Proclamation 10052, issued on June 22, 2020, has now been challenged in several federal district courts. As previously reported, Presidential Proclamation 10052 barred the issuance of visas to
Continue Reading June 22 Immigration Proclamation Challenged by Business Organizations and Plaintiffs in New Lawsuit
As economies worldwide begin to re-open, some companies and individuals are thinking about resuming international travel. If international travel is required for your work or other reasons, be prepared for
Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Ian Macdonald was recently quoted in the SHRM article, “Trump Suspends New H-1B Visas Through 2020,” discussing Trump’s executive order signed on June 22 restricting foreign nationals
Continue Reading Greenberg Traurig Attorney Ian Macdonald Featured in SHRM