In anticipation of a second Trump administration, employers should prepare for changes in immigration policies. Based on previous actions and campaign statements, there may be a renewed focus on immigration
Continue Reading Potential Immigration Policies in a Second Trump AdministrationTrump Administration
Top 3 Immigration Policy Changes Of 2021: Year In Review
GT Immigration & Compliance Practice Co-Chair Laura Foote Reiff is quoted in a Law360 article titled “Top 3 Immigration Policy Changes Of 2021: Year In Review.”
Click here to read …
Continue Reading Top 3 Immigration Policy Changes Of 2021: Year In Review
Biden Administration Revokes Trump’s Proclamation 9945 Requiring Health Insurance for Immigrant Visa Applicants
The Biden administration has revoked Presidential Proclamation 9945 of October 4, 2019 – Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Will Financially Burden the United States Healthcare System, in Order To …
Continue Reading Biden Administration Revokes Trump’s Proclamation 9945 Requiring Health Insurance for Immigrant Visa Applicants
A Review of Immigration Changes in 2020
There have been a large number of developments in the field of immigration in 2020. Some were measures implemented in light of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic, and others were…
Continue Reading A Review of Immigration Changes in 2020
Department of State Expands Guidance on the National Interest Exception to Presidential Proclamations 10014 and 10052
On Aug. 12, 2020, the Department of State updated its guidance on the National Interest Exception (NIE) to the June 22 Presidential Proclamation 10052, which extends Presidential Proclamation 10014 through…
Continue Reading Department of State Expands Guidance on the National Interest Exception to Presidential Proclamations 10014 and 10052
June 22 Immigration Proclamation Challenged by Business Organizations and Plaintiffs in New Lawsuit
Presidential Proclamation 10052, issued on June 22, 2020, has now been challenged in several federal district courts. As previously reported, Presidential Proclamation 10052 barred the issuance of visas to…
Continue Reading June 22 Immigration Proclamation Challenged by Business Organizations and Plaintiffs in New Lawsuit
Greenberg Traurig Attorney Ian Macdonald Featured in SHRM
Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Ian Macdonald was recently quoted in the SHRM article, “Trump Suspends New H-1B Visas Through 2020,” discussing Trump’s executive order signed on June 22 restricting foreign nationals…
Continue Reading Greenberg Traurig Attorney Ian Macdonald Featured in SHRM
U.S. Suspends Entry of Foreign Nationals for 30 Days Effective March 13, 2020, U.S. Travelers Required to Enter Through Designated Ports of Entry
On March 11, 2020, President Trump signed a Presidential Proclamation, effective at 11:59 p.m. EST on March 13, 2020, which prohibits the entry of most foreign nationals who traveled…
Continue Reading U.S. Suspends Entry of Foreign Nationals for 30 Days Effective March 13, 2020, U.S. Travelers Required to Enter Through Designated Ports of Entry
Presidential Memorandum on Enforcing the Legal Responsibilities of Sponsors of Aliens – Stakeholder Message
USCIS Acting Director Cuccinelli tweeted June 14 that “@USCIS took action to further @POTUS directive to enforce the legal responsibilities of sponsors. Self-sufficiency is a principle that has been…
Continue Reading Presidential Memorandum on Enforcing the Legal Responsibilities of Sponsors of Aliens – Stakeholder Message
DHS Grants Additional H-2B Visas for Seasonal Employment
Amid a flurry of media reports last week and verified today by U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen announced the availability of 30,000 additional…
Continue Reading DHS Grants Additional H-2B Visas for Seasonal Employment