Earlier in 2024, the Department of Homeland Security introduced a regulation to reform the H-1B lottery process, shifting from an employer-centric to a beneficiary-centric selection. While this change may
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U.S. Immigration Strategies to Attract, Retain, and Develop Talent
Amid the evolving global economy throughout the past year, employers may be reassessing their approach to talent acquisition and retention. Companies are navigating uncertainty by recalibrating mobility programs, aiming to…
Continue Reading U.S. Immigration Strategies to Attract, Retain, and Develop TalentDec. 5 EVENT | International Pre-Residency Tax Planning for High-Net Worth Individuals
Please join Greenberg Traurig shareholders Kate Kalmykov, Barbara Kaplan, and Marc Selden for an informative discussion on the importance of pre-residency tax planning for foreign nationals in the…
Continue Reading Dec. 5 EVENT | International Pre-Residency Tax Planning for High-Net Worth IndividualsStarting Nov. 2, GT’s Global Immigration & Compliance Practice Presents Lunch-and-Learn Business Immigration Seminar Series
On Nov. 2., Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Global Immigration & Compliance Practice will launch a live lunch-and-learn series on emerging trends impacting investors and employers. Immigration & Compliance, Tax, Financial…
Continue Reading Starting Nov. 2, GT’s Global Immigration & Compliance Practice Presents Lunch-and-Learn Business Immigration Seminar SeriesDHS Adds 8 Fields to STEM OPT Program, Expanding Opportunities for Foreign National Students
On July 12, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the addition of eight new fields of study to the STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. The OPT…
Continue Reading DHS Adds 8 Fields to STEM OPT Program, Expanding Opportunities for Foreign National StudentsOnline USCIS Premium Processing for F-1 Students Seeking OPT
USCIS has made it easier for certain F-1 students who are seeking Optional Practical Training (OPT) and F-1 students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) OPT extensions to apply…
Continue Reading Online USCIS Premium Processing for F-1 Students Seeking OPTU.S. Department of Education No Longer Recognizes ACICS as an Accrediting Agency
USCIS posted a notice that as of Aug. 19, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education no longer recognizes the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) as an accrediting…
Continue Reading U.S. Department of Education No Longer Recognizes ACICS as an Accrediting AgencyUSCIS Expands Online Filing to F-1 Students Seeking OPT
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that F-1 students seeking optional practical training (OPT) can now file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization online if they are filing…
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Delays at USCIS Affecting F-1 Students with Work Authorization
With delays at USCIS lockbox and service centers due to COVID-19 and an unprecedented number of applications, those seeking to apply or renew their Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) have experienced…
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Possible Presidential Proclamation to Limit Entry of Foreign National Workers into the U.S. and additional regulatory measures on the Horizon
As you may have read, many media outlets and other sources are reporting that the Trump Administration plans to issue an additional Proclamation or Executive Order (EO) in the coming…
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