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With the beginning of autumn, individuals who may wish to travel internationally for the holidays should start planning accordingly. With movement restrictions still in place and U.S. embassies and consulates operating at limited capacities, travelers need to be prepared for long processing and wait times. Also, as the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation remains fluid…

Many applicants approaching the end of the lengthy process for naturalization have experienced further delay on the path to U.S. citizenship due to the pandemic’s effect on the requirements for naturalization mandated by law. Kristen T. Burke and Sarah E. Amendola co-authored a Texas Lawyer article explaining the potential effects of these delays.

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With the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the U.S., employers have had to face unprecedented issues impacting continued business operations. As time passes, some employers in those states have returned to the office, while others have continued remote work. COVID-19 has also posed challenges to the profitability and continued operations of many…

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has announced that there will be an adjustment to the filing fees for certain applications and petitions requesting an immigration benefit. The new fees will be effective on Oct. 2, 2020.  These fees have been adjusted to cover the full cost of providing adjudication and operating costs. Moreover, USCIS…

On July 16, 2020, the Department of State provided updated information on the availability of exceptions to the June 22 Presidential Proclamation 10052, which extends Proclamation 10014 through Dec. 31, 2020,.

Some travelers and visa applicants who are affected by the Proclamation may qualify for an exception if the purpose of their travel to the United States is for humanitarian reasons, public health response, or national security. Other exceptions include: (1) applicants who are subject to aging out of their current immigrant visa classification; (2) certain H and J visa applicants who are traveling to the United Sates to work in support of a critical U.S. foreign policy; and (3) dependents of applicants who are excepted from, or not subject to, the Proclamations.
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The U.S. Department of State announced on July 13, 2020, via Twitter, that U.S. embassies and consulates are entering a “phased resumption of routine visa services” beginning July 15, 2020. Visa applicants are encouraged to monitor the respective embassy or consulate websites for additional information on appointment availability, as actual dates will vary depending on…

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 strict restrictions and potential last-minute cancellations. This updated GT Alert provides considerations with respect to international travel amid the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

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The Legal 500 U.S. Guide 2020 includes 11 attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Atlanta office. Firmwide, the U.S. Guide recognized more than 150 Greenberg Traurig attorneys and 38 of the firm’s practice areas.

The London-based entity researches industry and practice areas to determine law firms and lawyers who provide “cutting…