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
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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
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On July 18, 2020, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced another 30-day extension of its prior guidance relaxing the in-person verification requirements of Form I-9 for employers operating remotely
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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 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
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On July 6, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced modifications to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) exemptions for F-1 and M-1 nonimmigrant students who will be
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Francisco O. Sanchez, a shareholder in the Miami office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A., has been appointed to the board of directors of Americans for Immigrant
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many U.S. Consulates and Embassies closed temporarily. As of June 20, 2020, some U.S. Consulates reopened, while others remain closed until further notice. Below is an outline of current openings:
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On May 29, 2020, President Trump issued a proclamation (the “Proclamation”) suspending entry of citizens of the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) who meet both of the following criteria:
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On May 29, 2020, USCIS announced it would resume premium processing for certain eligible applications. USCIS had previously suspended all premium processing for I-129 and I-140 petitions due to
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