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 Scenarios

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 Petition

USCIS has issued a Proposed Rule to increase filing fees for many visa applications, with the majority being employment-based. USCIS will host a public engagement session to discuss the proposed rule on Jan. 11, 2023.
Continue Reading USCIS Proposed Rule Increases Many Filing Fees as Country Expects to Enter Recession

On Dec. 15, 2022, Congress passed the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (the “2023 NDAA”), which contains two key changes to the eligibility for

Continue Reading Updates to the E Visa: New Residency Requirements and Portuguese Nationals Eligible

The U.S. Mission in China is temporarily suspending all visa services due to China’s recent spike in COVID-19 cases. Only emergency consular services are available at the U.S. Consulates in

Continue Reading U.S. Embassy and Consulates in China Suspend All Visa Services

Greenberg Traurig Immigration & Compliance Practice Shareholders Kate Kalmykov and Nataliya Rymer were grateful for the opportunity to meet with Consular Officials at the U.S. Embassy in Paris and tour

Continue Reading GT Visits the U.S. Embassy In Paris, France