The President today signed H.R. 6157, a bill making Appropriations for Defense and Labor Health and Human Services & Education with a continuing resolution for other government programs not
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Challenges with “Function Manager” Positions in the L-1A and EB-1 Multinational Manager Classifications
In today’s world of evolving multinational organizations, from hierarchical to flat structures, and increased scrutiny of the L-1 visa category by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the challenges of…
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USCIS Proposes Increase to Premium Processing Fee
On Aug. 31, 2018, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed a final rule in the Federal Register to increase the premium processing fee for certain visa petitions to $1,410, …
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Greenberg Traurig’s Laura Reiff and Kate Kalmykov Selected as 2018 Trailblazers by the National Law Journal
The National Law Journal selected the 2018 Trailblazers in Immigration. This year, Greenberg Traurig Immigration & Compliance attorneys Laura Reiff and Kate Kalmykov were recognized on the list for their…
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USCIS Provides Filing Instructions For Likely Short-Lived International Entrepreneur Rule and Errors Found in Instructions
Filing Instructions Published Dec. 14, 2017 – the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER) was finally implemented with USCIS’ publication of instructions on how international entrepreneurs can file Form I-941, Application for Entrepreneur Parole, in order to stay in the U.S. and develop business.
While not offering a path to U.S. permanent residence or U.S. citizenship, the IER does grant qualified international entrepreneurs temporary parole for up to five years (initial 2.5 year approval with possible 2.5 year extension) in the U.S. if they:Continue Reading USCIS Provides Filing Instructions For Likely Short-Lived International Entrepreneur Rule and Errors Found in Instructions
New Framework for Adjudicating National Interest Waivers
USCIS has established a new standard for adjudicating national interest waiver petitions by naming the Administration Appeals Office’s (AAO) Dec.27, 2016 decision, Matter of Dhanasar, 26 I&N Dec. 884 (AAO 2016), a precedent decision. This decision vacates Matter of New York State Dep’t of Transp., 22 I&N Dec. 215 (Acting Assoc. Comm’r 1998), which established the previous analysis framework.
A national interest waiver may be available to immigrants eligible for an employment-based, second preference (EB-2) visa under section 203(b)(2)(B)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The INA allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to discretionarily waive the requirement of a job offer and of a labor certification, which would otherwise be required to get the visa. To be eligible for the waiver, the foreign national beneficiary must first demonstrate that he or she qualifies as a member of the profession, holding an advanced degree or as an individual of exceptional ability. The beneficiary must then establish that it would be in the national interest to waive the job offer requirement.Continue Reading New Framework for Adjudicating National Interest Waivers
Greenberg Traurig Attends The Wailian 2016 Overseas Investment Seminars for Chinese Investors in Qingdao and Guangzhou China
Greenberg Traurig attorney, Laura Reiff, recently presented at the Wailian 2016 Overseas Investment Seminars in Qingdao and Guangzhou, China. Among the hundreds of attendees and distinguished presenters was former Ambassador…
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Immigration Discussion: What’s Happening, What’s Trending, What to Keep in Mind
Greenberg Traurig is pleased to host an informative Immigration presentation on key areas that can impact companies across all industry areas. Please join us on Tuesday, June 28, at the…
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DHS Extends TPS for Nicaragua and Honduras
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible nationals of Nicaragua for an additional 18 months, effective July 6, 2016, through Jan. 5, 2018. …
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June 2016 Visa Bulletin Update
The Department of State (DOS) has released the June 2016 Visa Bulletin that includes the “Application Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications.”
For both family-sponsored and employment-based filings,…
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