On May 1 the U.S. Department of State updated four provisions of the Foreign Affairs Manual relating to E visas. Published by the State Department, the FAM governs its operations
Continue Reading Potential Outcomes After E Visa Processing UpdateGT Insight
New Parole Initiative for Nationals of Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras Reflects Biden Administration’s Use of Executive Actions to Implement Immigration Policy
On July 7, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched a family reunification parole initiative for certain beneficiaries of an approved I-130, Petition for Alien Relative from Colombia…
Continue Reading New Parole Initiative for Nationals of Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras Reflects Biden Administration’s Use of Executive Actions to Implement Immigration PolicyNotes on August 2023 Visa Bulletin – Significant Retrogression for EB-1 India
The U.S. Department of State’s (DOS) August 2023 Visa Bulletin will retrogress 10 years for EB-1 India. EB-1 all chargeability, Mexico, and Philippines will also retrogress from current to Aug.
Continue Reading Notes on August 2023 Visa Bulletin – Significant Retrogression for EB-1 IndiaCongress Should Pass Bipartisan Immigration Reform Bill
The Dignity Act, H.R. 3599, a bipartisan immigration bill introduced on May 23, in the U.S. House of Representatives, holds great promise for addressing the pressing issues within our…
Continue Reading Congress Should Pass Bipartisan Immigration Reform BillFlorida Governor Signs Law Restricting Investment by Certain Foreign Entities and Individuals
On May 8, 2023, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 264 relating to interests of foreign countries. The new law, effective July 1, 2023, generally restricts…
Continue Reading Florida Governor Signs Law Restricting Investment by Certain Foreign Entities and IndividualsImmigration & Compliance FAQs on the Recently Signed Florida E-Verify Enrollment Mandate for Certain Employers
On May 10, 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill (SB) 1718, which, among other things, mandates E-Verify enrollment and participation for a considerable number of employers across Florida. See …
Continue Reading Immigration & Compliance FAQs on the Recently Signed Florida E-Verify Enrollment Mandate for Certain EmployersE-Verify: Florida Senate Passes Bill Requiring State Employers With 25 or More Employees to Use Platform Effective July 1
UPDATE: On May 10, 2023, Gov. DeSantis signed SB 1718 into law.
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Florida may soon enact significant legislation relating to immigration, HB 1617/SB 1718. The bill…
Continue Reading E-Verify: Florida Senate Passes Bill Requiring State Employers With 25 or More Employees to Use Platform Effective July 1Biden Administration to End COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for International Travelers
On May 1, 2023, the Biden administration announced that COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federal employees, federal contractors, and international air travelers will end at the end of the day on…
Continue Reading Biden Administration to End COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for International TravelersJennifer Hermansky Featured in Lawdragon Lawyer Limelight
Jennifer Hermansky, a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig’s Immigration and Compliance Practice, was featured by Lawdragon in their “Lawyer Limelight” series April 17, 2023. Hermansky discusses her career journey…
Continue Reading Jennifer Hermansky Featured in Lawdragon Lawyer LimelightI-9 Compliance Redefined: Avoiding Pitfalls Involving Vendors and Contractors
Most employers are well aware that they are responsible for the completion of Forms I-9 for their own employees. What companies should also consider is that U.S. Immigration and Customs…
Continue Reading I-9 Compliance Redefined: Avoiding Pitfalls Involving Vendors and Contractors