As we reported in August 2023, the temporary increase of 540 days to the automatic extension period for employment authorization and employment authorization documents (EADs) for certain renewal applicants expired
Continue Reading 180-Day Extensions for EAD Renewals
On Oct. 24, 2023, U. S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued updated policy guidance to its Policy Manual regarding the two-year foreign residence requirement for the nonimmigrant exchange visitor
Continue Reading Policy Update to Foreign Residency Requirement for J-1 Exchange Visitors
On Oct. 23, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to amend H-1B regulations. The purpose of the NPRM is threefold: 1)
Continue Reading DHS Proposes Changes to Modernize and Improve the H-1B Program
On Oct. 20, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released policy guidance, effective immediately, for L-1 petitions filed by a sole proprietorship.
This guidance is reflected in the
Continue Reading USCIS Refines Policy Guidance on L-1 Petitions
Please join Kate Kalmykov, Co-Chair of the Global Immigration & Compliance Practice, at an upcoming webinar Oct. 16 from 12 to 1 p.m. EDT.
On Oct. 11
Continue Reading Oct. 16 WEBINAR | USCIS Provides Additional Guidance on RIA with Updates to Required EB-5 Investment Timeframe and Terminated Regional Centers
On Oct. 9, 2023, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) published the November 2023 Visa Bulletin. This bulletin reflects little movement from the October 2023 Visa Bulletin and no
Continue Reading November 2023 State Department Visa Bulletin Largely Unchanged
On Oct. 12, 2023, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new Enterprise Change of Address (E-COA) self-service tool to allow customers with pending applications, petitions, or requests
Continue Reading USCIS Launches New Self-Service Address Change Tool
October is Pro Bono Month, a time to reflect on contributions making a positive impact on the lives of those in need of legal assistance. At GT, we are proud
Continue Reading Celebrating Pro Bono Month: Changing Lives Through Immigration Advocacy
U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued new policy guidance regarding the types of evidence it may evaluate for EB-1 Extraordinary Ability (E11) and Outstanding Professor or Researcher (E12)
Continue Reading USCIS Provides New Guidance for EB-1 Eligibility Criteria
On Aug. 18, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an additional 18-month extension of temporary protected status (TPS) for Ukrainian nationals, from Oct. 20, 2023, through April
Continue Reading USCIS Extends and Redesignates Temporary Protected Status for Ukraine