As of Feb. 29, 2024, most Mexican citizens who wish to visit Canada will need to obtain a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). Since December 2016, Mexican citizens have only had
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Alternatives to an H-1B Visa and Related Planning Considerations for Employers
Earlier in 2024, the Department of Homeland Security introduced a regulation to reform the H-1B lottery process, shifting from an employer-centric to a beneficiary-centric selection. While this change may
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Impact of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics on Visa Appointments
With the 2024 Summer Olympics approaching, visa applicants may see longer wait times for appointments at U.S. embassies and consulates in Paris and across Europe. The Summer Olympics are set
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Opciones de visa y consideraciones fiscales para inversionistas y compañías latinoamericanas
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La pandemia sigue impactando las economías de Latinoamérica, debido a la interrupción de la cadena de suministro global y la reducción en el comercio y
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DHS Plans to Increase H-2B Visa Availability for FY 2024
On Nov. 3, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Labor (DOL) announced in a temporary final rule that they expect to make available 64,716 additional H-2B
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Domestic Visa Renewal May Begin in Early 2024
On Oct. 17, 2023, the U.S. Department of State initiated the process for resuming its stateside visa renewal program. The State Department sent a Federal Register notice, Pilot Program to
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Visa Options and Tax Considerations for Latin American Investors and Companies
The pandemic continues to impact Latin America’s economies, given global supply chain disruption and reduced trade and tourism. This uncertain economic state has increased social unrest, including political changes and
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June 2023 Visa Bulletin Updates
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the updated Visa Bulletin for June 2023, resulting in retrogression for some and advancement for others. The EB-1 category remains current for all
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J-1 Visa Waiver Options for Physicians
Many international medical graduates come to the United States under a J-1 visa to pursue medical education, training, or a fellowship program. In most cases, the J-1 medical graduate will
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GT Hosts Business Leaders Breakfast With Portuguese Ambassador to the United States Francisco Duarte Lopes
On Nov. 2, former U.S. Ambassador to Portugal and Greenberg Traurig Senior Counsel Robert Sherman hosted Francisco Duarte Lopes, the current Portuguese Ambassador to the United States, at the firm’s
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