Topics

AAO

USCIS Issues Limited Help to Employers Facing RFEs and NOIDs

Adjustment of Status

USCIS Mandates Concurrent Filing of Form I-693 with Adjustment of Status Applications June 2024 Visa Bulletin Updates USCIS Announces Further Updates to Policy Manual Regarding Interpretation of Child Status Protection Act Provisions

Administrative Appeals Office

US Supreme Court Holds that Federal Courts Do Not Have Jurisdiction to Review Petition Revocations by USCIS Greenberg Traurig Attorney Kate Kalmykov Featured in Law360 Article on Tough AAO Odds Potentially Pushing More Immigration Fights To Court

Advance Parole

USCIS Introduces Form I-131F and Filing Guide for Keeping Families Together Advance Parole Documents Issued in Error International Entrepreneur Parole Program: USCIS Issues Policy Guidance

Affording Congress an Opportunity to Address Family Separation

President Trump Signs Executive Order Addressing Family Separation

Alcohol-Related Charges

GT Alert - New Immigration Policy Focuses On Alcohol-Related Charges

Appointment

Impact of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics on Visa Appointments Laura Foote Reiff Named U.S. Chamber of Commerce Immigration Committee Chair Laura Foote Reiff to Serve on George Washington Law School Dean’s Clinical Law Advisory Council

Arts Act

Senator Leahy and Senator Hatch Introduce Legislation to Improve the Visa Process for International Artists

Awards

Greenberg Traurig Awarded Best Lawyers® Tier 1 National, Metro Rankings for Immigration Law in ‘Best Law Firms’ 2025 Report Kate Kalmykov Recognized on 'Women Attorneys of the Year' List by New Jersey Law Journal 3 Immigration Attorneys Named to Lawdragon’s 2025 ‘Corporate Employment Lawyers’ Guide

Awards & Recognitions

Greenberg Traurig Awarded Best Lawyers® Tier 1 National, Metro Rankings for Immigration Law in ‘Best Law Firms’ 2025 Report Kate Kalmykov Recognized on 'Women Attorneys of the Year' List by New Jersey Law Journal 3 Immigration Attorneys Named to Lawdragon’s 2025 ‘Corporate Employment Lawyers’ Guide

Awards and Recognition

Greenberg Traurig’s Immigration & Compliance Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2024 Jennifer Hermansky Recognized on City & State PA’s ‘Law Power 100’ List Kate Kalmykov Named Among Crain’s New York’s ‘Notable Women in Law’

BALCA

BALCA Reverses PERM Denial, says Employer Complied with Supervised Recruitment Instructions

Biden Administration

DOJ Adds Federal Immigration Violations to Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program DHS Rescinds Recent Temporary Protected Status Extension for Venezuela Federal Judge Halts Biden Administration’s Immigration Program: Families and Employers Face Uncertain Future

Bill of Information

U.S. Employer that Harbored Illegal Aliens Pleads Guilty and is Sentenced to Forfeit $1 Million

Biometrics collection

The New Alien Registration Requirement: Considerations for Foreign Nationals USCIS Removes Biometric Services Fee for Form I-539 AILA Conference 2023: Insights from Greenberg Traurig Participants

birth tourism

U.S. Department of State Announces Prohibition on ‘Birth Tourism’

Blanket L Visa

Recent Department of State Guidance on Form I-129S Policy Merits Practical Consideration

Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (“BALCA”)

Two Recent BALCA Decisions Reverse CO’s Denials

Brazil

Greenberg Traurig Continues Strategic Growth in Latin America with São Paulo Office Opening UPDATE: Waivers and National Interest Exceptions to the Travel bans from Certain Countries Biden Administration Revokes Trump’s 'Green Card Ban' In Another Step Towards Restoring the Functioning of the U.S. Immigration System

Brexit

GTM Alert - Brexit: Immigration and Emigration GTM Alert - Brexit: The Timeline

Canada

Immigration Insights Episode 14 | Transferring Employees to Canada - What Corporate Employers Need to Know The New Alien Registration Requirement: Considerations for Foreign Nationals Considerations for Navigating the New Alien Registration Process: Effective April 11, 2025

Canada Border Services Agency

U.S.-Canada and U.S.-Mexico Border Closures Extended Canada Border Services Reminds LPRs Travelling to Canada by Air of eTA Requirements

CBP

DHS to Increase Efforts to Review Immigration Records and Address Visa Overstays Increased US Scrutiny on Colombian Nationals: Potential Immigration Implications of Recent Policy Changes DHS Announces Changes in Work Authorization Processing

CBSA

Canada Border Services Reminds LPRs Travelling to Canada by Air of eTA Requirements

CDC

CDC Announces New COVID-19 Test Requirement for Travelers Coming from China: How Policies Abroad Impact Travel to the United States US Ends COVID-19 Testing Requirement for Inbound Air Travelers One-Day Negative COVID-19 Test Required Starting Dec. 6

Chambers Global

Greenberg Traurig Immigration Attorneys Laura Reiff and Martha Schoonovor Recognized in Chambers Global 2021 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys, Practices Recognized by Prestigious Chambers Global 2019 Guide

Check-In with Charlie Oppenheim

September 2016 – Monthly AILA Check-In with Charlie Oppenheim

China

March 2025 Visa Bulletin Updates October 2024 Visa Bulletin Updates: Advancements in Priority Dates and USCIS to Use Date for Filing Chart for Employment-Based Applications Happy Lunar New Year from GT’s Immigration & Compliance Practice!

CLE

Kate Kalmykov and Jennifer Hermansky to Present at Celesq CLE Program

Closures

UPDATE: Waivers and National Interest Exceptions to the Travel bans from Certain Countries US Immigration and COVID-19-Related Travel Considerations: Update on Travel to the United States from India Issues with Visa Issuances from Countries Subject to PP10143

Compliance

DOJ Adds Federal Immigration Violations to Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program Immigration Insights Episode 12 | I-9 Compliance: Protecting Your Business in a Changing Regulatory Landscape New Form I-9 Becomes Mandatory Nov. 1, 2023

Conrad 30 Waiver Program

Congress Passes and the President Signs the Continuing Resolution Keeping Government and Vital Programs such as EB-5 and E-Verify Operational Thru Dec. 11, 2020 – New Premium Processing Directive Congress Passes Continuing Resolution Opening Government and Vital Programs such as EB-5 and E-Verify President Trump Signs Continuing Resolution into Law

Continuing Resolution (CR)

Congress Passes and the President Signs the Continuing Resolution Keeping Government and Vital Programs such as EB-5 and E-Verify Operational Thru Dec. 11, 2020 – New Premium Processing Directive EB-5 Update – New Regulations to Take Effect and Regional Center Program to be Extended Through Dec. 20, 2019 House Introduces Continuing Resolution Funding Government, Including Vital programs Such as EB-5

Coronavirus

Bipartisan Letter from the Senate Urges U.S. State Department to Address Ongoing Visa Delays Available Options for Completing Form I-9 in Remote-Work Scenarios CDC Announces New COVID-19 Test Requirement for Travelers Coming from China: How Policies Abroad Impact Travel to the United States

COVID Test

CDC Announces New COVID-19 Test Requirement for Travelers Coming from China: How Policies Abroad Impact Travel to the United States US Ends COVID-19 Testing Requirement for Inbound Air Travelers One-Day Negative COVID-19 Test Required Starting Dec. 6

COVID-19

The New Normal in Post-Pandemic PERM Practice USCIS Releases Updated Form I-9 Edition 08/01/23: Required by Nov. 1, 2023 Aug. 10 WEBINAR | The End of COVID Flexibilities for Form I-9 Compliance

Customs and Border Protection

DHS to Increase Efforts to Review Immigration Records and Address Visa Overstays Increased US Scrutiny on Colombian Nationals: Potential Immigration Implications of Recent Policy Changes AILA Conference 2023: Insights from Greenberg Traurig Participants

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

Executive Order Introduces New Registration Requirements for Certain Noncitizens Biden Administration Changes Green Card Process for Mixed-Status Families Biden Administration Announces New Process to Promote the Unity and Stability of Families and Ease the Visa Process for U.S. College Graduates, Including Dreamers

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program

Executive Order Introduces New Registration Requirements for Certain Noncitizens Biden Administration Changes Green Card Process for Mixed-Status Families Biden Administration Announces New Process to Promote the Unity and Stability of Families and Ease the Visa Process for U.S. College Graduates, Including Dreamers

deferred enforced departure

White House Announces Extension of Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians

Denials

USCIS Issues Two New Policy Memoranda on Notices to Appear and Denials in Lieu of RFEs and NOIDs - What This Means for You

Department of Homeland Security

Presidential Proclamation Announces New Entry Restrictions on Nationals of 19 Countries DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Nepal DHS to Increase Efforts to Review Immigration Records and Address Visa Overstays

Department of Justice

DOJ Adds Federal Immigration Violations to Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Landmark Administrative Law Precedent: Implications for Immigration Law DHS and DOJ Announce Joint Guidance on Electronic Form I-9 Processing

Department of Labor

USCIS Provides Guidance on I-140 Immigrant Petitions Filed With New Version of Form ETA-9089 (PERM)U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Landmark Administrative Law Precedent: Implications for Immigration Law U.S. Department of Labor June 2024 PERM and Prevailing Wage Determination Processing Update

Department of Labor Immigration Compliance

OFLC Wage Library Being Deprecated July 1 After May 15, 2023, PERMs Must Be Filed Via DOL’s FLAG System New DOL H-1B Rule

Department of State

Presidential Proclamation Announces New Entry Restrictions on Nationals of 19 Countries Temporary Pause on Foreign Student and Exchange Visitor F, M, and J Visa Interviews An Overview of the Department of State’s New ‘Catch-and-Revoke’ Visa Policy

DHS

Presidential Proclamation Announces New Entry Restrictions on Nationals of 19 Countries DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Nepal DHS to Increase Efforts to Review Immigration Records and Address Visa Overstays

Discrimination

DOJ Settlements with Tech Companies Highlight Importance of PERM Recruitment Compliance A Cautionary Tale: IER Settles After Investigating Unlawful Discrimination Against U.S. Citizen During PERM Recruitment EEOC Unveils New Strategic Plan

Diversity

Nov. 16 EVENT | Greenberg Traurig Presents Privacy/Trademark and Employment/Immigration CLEs with Association of Corporate Counsel Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Open From Oct. 4, 2023, to Nov. 7, 2023 Laura Foote Reiff Featured in GW Law Alumni During Women’s History Month

DOS

An Overview of the Department of State’s New ‘Catch-and-Revoke’ Visa Policy March 2025 Visa Bulletin Updates What Does the Change in Presidential Administration Mean for Pending Mandamus Actions?

Driver’s License

DHS to Suspend Trust Traveler Programs for All New York State Residents Arizona, Maryland, and Wyoming To Participate in E-Verify Ride Program

E Visa

Navigating E-2 Visa Processing at the US Embassy in London: What Applicants Need to Know October 2024 Visa Bulletin Updates: Advancements in Priority Dates and USCIS to Use Date for Filing Chart for Employment-Based Applications Potential Outcomes After E Visa Processing Update

E visa reciprocity

Updates to Visa Reciprocity for Mexican Nationals Reciprocity Now Effective for French Nationals Update: U.S. to Reduce E-Visa Validity for French Nationals Effective Sept. 26, 2019

E-2 treaty investor

Sept. 19 WEBINAR | Immigration Options for Investors June 5 EVENT | Foreign Funds Investing or Operating in the United States – Key Tax, Regulatory, and Immigration Updates Alternatives to an H-1B Visa and Related Planning Considerations for Employers

E-3

Alternatives to an H-1B Visa and Related Planning Considerations for Employers Potential Outcomes After E Visa Processing Update Change of Employer for E-3 Visa Holders Effectively Barred Due to Pandemic and USCIS Processing Times

E-Verify

DOJ Adds Federal Immigration Violations to Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program DHS: E-Verify System Error May Require Employer Correction E-Verify Begins Notifying Participating Employers about EAD Revocations

E-visa Process

Navigating E-2 Visa Processing at the US Embassy in London: What Applicants Need to Know Potential Outcomes After E Visa Processing Update Department of State Updates FAM E Visa Provisions

E-Visas

Navigating E-2 Visa Processing at the US Embassy in London: What Applicants Need to Know Potential Outcomes After E Visa Processing Update Department of State Updates FAM E Visa Provisions

EB-1

March 2025 Visa Bulletin Updates USCIS Updates Guidance on EB-1 Extraordinary Ability Criteria USCIS Provides New Guidance for EB-1 Eligibility Criteria

EB-2

March 2025 Visa Bulletin Updates September 2023 Visa Bulletin Updates USCIS Announces Final Phase of Premium Processing Expansion for EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions and Future Expansion for F-1 Students Seeking OPT and Certain Student and Exchange Visitors

EB-3

March 2025 Visa Bulletin Updates September 2023 Visa Bulletin Updates February 2022 Visa Bulletin Updates – Advancement for EB-2 India

EB-4

March 2025 Visa Bulletin Updates September 2023 Visa Bulletin Updates May 2019 Visa Bulletin Updates

EB-5

Trump Gold Card – Considerations for US Businesses and Foreign Investors Immigration Insights Episode 13 | The EB-5 Landscape: The Crucial Role of Broker-Dealers in Immigration Investments

EB-5 Compliance

April 10 EVENT | Impact of Executive Actions and Travel Bans on EB-5 Investors Jan. 30 EVENT | Hot Topics for EB-5 Investors: I-526 RFEs and Concurrent Filings Starting Nov. 2, GT's Global Immigration & Compliance Practice Presents Lunch-and-Learn Business Immigration Seminar Series

EB-5 Legislation

March 18: Policy Update on EB-5 Program

EB-5 Modernization Rule

Lawsuit Challenging EB-5 Regulations May Succeed EB-5 Final Rule Challenged in U.S. Federal District Court Comprehensive EB-5 Modernization Legislation Introduced in the U.S. Senate

EB-5 Program

Immigration Insights Episode 10 | EB-5 and the Trump Gold Card: Insights on Investment Immigration Reform GT Immigration and EB-5 Attorneys On The Move GT Immigration and EB-5 Attorney On The Move

EB-5 Regional Center

Immigration Insights Episode 8 | Decoding the RIA: The Essential Role of Fund Administrators in EB-5 Regional Center Offerings Immigration Insights Episode 7 | What to Expect in USCIS EB-5 Regional Center Audits Kate Kalmykov Speaks on JTC's EB-5 Webinar

EB-5 Regional Center Compliance

Immigration Insights Episode 7 | What to Expect in USCIS EB-5 Regional Center Audits Kate Kalmykov Quoted in EB-5 Investors Magazine, 'Why EB-5 regional centers need to act by Dec. 29'Nov. 15 WEBINAR | I-956K Requirements

EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act

Immigration Insights Episode 8 | Decoding the RIA: The Essential Role of Fund Administrators in EB-5 Regional Center Offerings Immigration Insights Episode 4 | Bank Compliance and Investment Immigration: A Discussion with Metropolitan Commercial Bank Immigration Insights Episode 1 | Navigating the EB-5 Program: Insights and Updates

El Salvador

Temporary Protected Status Extended for El Salvador, Sudan, Ukraine, and Venezuela New Parole Initiative for Nationals of Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras Reflects Biden Administration’s Use of Executive Actions to Implement Immigration Policy Temporary Protected Status Extended for El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Sudan, Honduras, and Nepal

electronic signature

DHS and DOJ Announce Joint Guidance on Electronic Form I-9 Processing USCIS Will Accept Electronic Signatures

Electronic System or Travel Authorization

Israel Launches Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA-IL) for Visa-Exempt Travelers, Including US Citizens US Citizens Must Apply for ETA Before Traveling to UK Starting Jan. 8, 2025 DHS Moves Up Israel’s Eligibility for Visa Waiver Program to Oct. 19, 2023

Electronic Travel Authorization

Israel Launches Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA-IL) for Visa-Exempt Travelers, Including US Citizens US Citizens Must Apply for ETA Before Traveling to UK Starting Jan. 8, 2025 Mexican Citizens Now Need Visas to Visit Canada

Emerging Technology

Greenberg Traurig’s Emerging Technology Group Presents “Start-Up Law” Series to Harvard Law School Students

Employment Authorization Documents (EAD)

E-Verify Begins Notifying Participating Employers about EAD Revocations The New Alien Registration Requirement: Considerations for Foreign Nationals USCIS Announces New Employment Authorization Procedures for Certain Hong Kong Residents Under Deferred Enforced Departure

Employment Verification

DHS: E-Verify System Error May Require Employer Correction Navigating the Termination of CHNV Parole Programs: Insights on I-9 Reverification and INA Compliance for Employers 2023 Hawaii Wildfire: Form I-9 Guidance and Case Processing Options

Engineering or Math (STEM)

Faraz Qaisrani Quoted in Boston.com Article on Hiring Foreign Technology Workers

Entrepreneurs

International Entrepreneur Parole Program: USCIS Issues Policy Guidance Jennifer Hermansky and Kate Kalmykov to Present at Celesq CLE Program

EO

Biden Administration Restricts Travel From 8 African Countries Due to Omicron Variant Biden Administration Lifts Travel Restrictions to Allow Vaccinated Travelers into United States Department of State Issues Guidance Extending Validity of NIEs

EU Treaty

The UK Votes to Leave the European Union

European Union

ETIAS Implementation Delayed New Requirements for European Travel Starting in 2024 GT Hosts Business Leaders Breakfast With Portuguese Ambassador to the United States Francisco Duarte Lopes

Events

Certain posts include a link to the event recording.

June 30 WEBINAR | Government Worksite Raids, I-9 Audits & ICE Actions: Legal Strategies to Protect Employers and Navigate Enforcement Risks May 21 EVENT | Strafford Webinar: New Immigration Initiatives Impacting Employers: Focus on Worksite Enforcement, Strict Penalties, Compliance Strategies April 10 EVENT | Impact of Executive Actions and Travel Bans on EB-5 Investors

EVUS

CBP Implements EVUS Enrollment for Chinese National 10-Year B-1/B-2 Visa Holders

Executive Actions

USCIS Announces New Employment Authorization Procedures for Certain Hong Kong Residents Under Deferred Enforced Departure Immigration Insights Episode 11 | Immigration Executive Actions and What This Means for Employers Summary of 2025 Immigration-Related Executive Orders

Executive Order

Temporary Pause on Foreign Student and Exchange Visitor F, M, and J Visa Interviews April 10 EVENT | Impact of Executive Actions and Travel Bans on EB-5 Investors March 20 EVENT | Strafford Webinar: Employment-Based Visas and 2025 Executive Orders: Legal Challenges and Employer Strategies

Expatriates

Courtney Noce to Present at Expat Academy Virtual Event Thinking of Expatriating? You May Be Leaving More Behind Than You Expected

Export Controls

Immigration Insights Episode 6 | The Convergence of Immigration Law and International Trade WEBINAR: Export Control Attestation – How to Navigate When Hiring an Employee Needing U.S. Immigration Sponsorship U.S. Implements President Trump's Cuba Policy

extraordinary ability

USCIS Updates Guidance on EB-1 Extraordinary Ability Criteria Alternatives to an H-1B Visa and Related Planning Considerations for Employers U.S. Immigration Strategies to Attract, Retain, and Develop Talent

Featured

Private Bills and High-Net-Worth Immigration: How a Gold Card Could Be Introduced Without Changing Existing Law Trump Gold Card – Considerations for US Businesses and Foreign Investors June 30 WEBINAR | Government Worksite Raids, I-9 Audits & ICE Actions: Legal Strategies to Protect Employers and Navigate Enforcement Risks

Firm News

Pay It Forward When You Succeed, Through Mentorship, Kate Kalmykov Says Happy Lunar New Year from GT’s Immigration & Compliance Practice!Greenberg Traurig’s Immigration and Compliance Team Wishes Our Clients and Colleagues Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year

Foreign Affairs Manual

Potential Outcomes After E Visa Processing Update Department of State Updates FAM E Visa Provisions DOS Cable Update On Personal/Domestic Employees

Foreign Entity Requirement

Florida Governor Signs Law Restricting Investment by Certain Foreign Entities and Individuals

Foreign Nationals

An Overview of the Department of State’s New ‘Catch-and-Revoke’ Visa Policy Considerations for Navigating the New Alien Registration Process: Effective April 11, 2025 DHS Adds New STEM Field to Designated Degree Program List

Foreign Worker

An Overview of the Department of State’s New ‘Catch-and-Revoke’ Visa Policy Faraz Qaisrani Quoted in Boston.com Article on Hiring Foreign Technology Workers OFLC Wage Library Being Deprecated July 1

Foreign Workforce

Faraz Qaisrani Quoted in Boston.com Article on Hiring Foreign Technology Workers Report on Trends in Global Migration U.S. Immigration Strategies to Attract, Retain, and Develop Talent

Form I-129

USCIS Receipt Notice Delays Persist Changes to Some Immigration Processes Starting April 1 USCIS Announces Premium Processing Fee Increase for Certain Employment-based Petitions

Form I-130

Effective Feb. 1, Form I-130 Petitions Only Processed Domestically by USCIS or Internationally by DOS

Form I-407

USCIS International Offices to No Longer Accept Form I-407 Starting July 1, 2019

Form I-485

The New Alien Registration Requirement: Considerations for Foreign Nationals USCIS Mandates Concurrent Filing of Form I-693 with Adjustment of Status Applications Changes to Some Immigration Processes Starting April 1

Form I-693

USCIS Mandates Concurrent Filing of Form I-693 with Adjustment of Status Applications USCIS Removes Form I-693 Signature Requirement, Simplifying the Green Card Application Process USCIS Temporarily Waives 60-Day Rule for Civil Surgeon Signatures on Form I-693

Form I-751

USCIS’ Policy Memorandum on ‘Revised Interview Waiver Guidance for Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence”

Form I-9

June 30 WEBINAR | Government Worksite Raids, I-9 Audits & ICE Actions: Legal Strategies to Protect Employers and Navigate Enforcement Risks DOJ Adds Federal Immigration Violations to Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program E-Verify Begins Notifying Participating Employers about EAD Revocations

Form I-907

Another Round of Premium Processing Expansion!Online USCIS Premium Processing for F-1 Students Seeking OPT In Progress: Second Phase of Premium Processing

Form I-94

Considerations for Navigating the New Alien Registration Process: Effective April 11, 2025 Executive Order Introduces New Registration Requirements for Certain Noncitizens DHS Announces Parole Extension for Certain Ukrainian Nationals in the United States

French Nationals

Update: U.S. to Reduce E-Visa Validity for French Nationals Effective Sept. 26, 2019 U.S. to Reduce E Visa Validity for French Nationals

FY 2019

Temporary Suspension of Premium Processing for FY2019 H-1B Cap Cases

General

Happy Lunar New Year from GT's Immigration & Compliance Practice!Greenberg Traurig Sponsors 2019 Samsung Gives Charity Gala New Report Details Economic Value and Job Creation Impacts Under the EB-5 Program

Global Entry program

DHS to Suspend Trust Traveler Programs for All New York State Residents Global Entry Program Expanded to UK Citizens

Global Immigration

Pay It Forward When You Succeed, Through Mentorship, Kate Kalmykov Says April 11 EVENT | EB-5 Fundraising Under the Reform and Integrity Act of 2022: Understanding the Relationship between an Escrow Bank and an EB-5 Fund Administrator Report on Trends in Global Migration

government shutdown

Immigration Takes Center Stage: Can Congress Avoid Shutdown in 2024?President Trump Signs Appropriation Packages Extending Vital Programs Like EB-5 and Preventing a Government Shutdown Congress Releases 12-Bill Funding Package to Extend Vital Programs Such as EB-5 and to Prevent a Government Shutdown

Green Card

DOJ Adds Federal Immigration Violations to Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program Immigration Insights Episode 10 | EB-5 and the Trump Gold Card: Insights on Investment Immigration Reform USCIS Memo Pauses TPS, Asylum, EAD, Other Applications from Parolees

Greenberg Traurig

Pro Bono Spotlight: Lighting a Path for Venezuelan Nationals Pro Bono Spotlight: Assisting Afghan Nationals Navigating Humanitarian Parole Celebrating Pro Bono Month: Changing Lives Through Immigration Advocacy

Greenberg Traurig Business Litigation

Practice Spotlight: GT Secures Mandamus Victory on Long-Pending Form I-829 Case Greenberg Traurig Attorney Kate Kalmykov Featured in Lawdragon Limelight Fall Travel Advisory: U.S. Embassy/Consular Services and COVID-19 Movement Restrictions

Greenberg Traurig Inside Business Immigration

USCIS Updates Guidance for F/M Nonimmigrant Student Classification USCIS Provides Guidance on I-140 Immigrant Petitions Filed With New Version of Form ETA-9089 (PERM)5 Trends to Watch: 2024 Business Immigration

GT Alert

Potential Immigration Policies in a Second Trump Administration Preparing for the FY2023 H-1B Cap Season Immigration and The Equine Athlete: Coming to America, Part II

GT Immigration Policy Briefings

GT Immigration Policy Briefing | Summer 2023 GT Immigration Policy Briefing | June 28, 2023 GT Immigration Policy Briefing | May 26, 2023

GT Practice Spotlight

Celebrating Pro Bono Month: Changing Lives Through Immigration Advocacy GT Atlanta-Based Team Members Support Local Organization at the Annual Fiesta LaAmistad Practice Spotlight: Overcoming L-2 Extension Challenges and Navigating USCIS Denials

Guest Worker Programs

Senators Urge President Trump to Restrict Guest Worker Programs

H-1B

USCIS Announces Completion of FY 2026 H-1B Registration Process: Filing Period Begins April 1, 2025 USCIS Begins Announcing H-1B Registration Selections for FY 2026 Immigration Insights Episode 11 | Immigration Executive Actions and What This Means for Employers

H-1B Cap

USCIS Announces Completion of FY 2026 H-1B Registration Process: Filing Period Begins April 1, 2025 USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2025 H-1B Cap USCIS Will Select Additional Registrations for FY 2025 H-1B Cap

H-1B Lottery

USCIS Announces Completion of FY 2026 H-1B Registration Process: Filing Period Begins April 1, 2025 USCIS Will Select Additional Registrations for FY 2025 H-1B Cap USCIS Completes Initial FY 2025 H-1B Cap Lottery Selection

H-1B Premium Processing

USCIS Completes Second H-1B Lottery Selection from Previously Submitted FY2024 H-1B Cap Registrations GT Immigration Policy Briefing | June 28, 2023 Practice Spotlight: I-140 Immigrant Petition Requesting a National Interest Waiver – Expedited Filing and Approval

H-1B Registration

USCIS Begins Announcing H-1B Registration Selections for FY 2026 USCIS Will Select Additional Registrations for FY 2025 H-1B Cap H-1B Cap Registration Period Now Open

H-2A

DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs DHS Proposes Modernization of H-2 Temporary Visa Programs and Strengthens Worker Protections Successor in Interest in H-2A Cases

H-2B

DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs DHS Plans to Increase H-2B Visa Availability for FY 2024 DHS Proposes Modernization of H-2 Temporary Visa Programs and Strengthens Worker Protections

H-4

Long Delays for Work Permits for L, H, and E Spouses Are Over Long Delays for Work Permits for L-2 and H-4 Spouses Are Over President Extends Proclamations Restricting Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Visa Issuance

H.R. 6157

President Trump Signs Continuing Resolution into Law

H.R.5801

H-1B Legislation Introduced in House of Representatives

Haiti

Navigating the Termination of CHNV Parole Programs: Insights on I-9 Reverification and INA Compliance for Employers DHS Secretary Noem Rescinds Extension of Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status CBP Provides Updates on Humanitarian Parole Program for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela

Halting Travel

UPDATE: Waivers and National Interest Exceptions to the Travel bans from Certain Countries President Biden Signs Presidential Proclamation Suspending Entry of Certain Persons Entering US from India Status of U.S. Consular Operations

health care

USCIS Confirms Evidentiary Requirements for Physician National Interest Waiver Schedule A I-140: Fast-Track Green Card for Nurses and Physical Therapists

Higher Education

USCIS Updates Guidance for F/M Nonimmigrant Student Classification U.S. Department of Education No Longer Recognizes ACICS as an Accrediting Agency GT and Marymount Manhattan Host Seminar Covering Higher Education and Immigration Reform

honduras

New Parole Initiative for Nationals of Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras Reflects Biden Administration’s Use of Executive Actions to Implement Immigration Policy Temporary Protected Status Extended for El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Sudan, Honduras, and Nepal TPS Extensions for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Sudan

Hubei Province

U.S. Halting Travel to the U.S. By All Foreign Nationals Who Have Been in China within the last 14 days

I-129

USCIS Announces Resumption of Premium Processing Suspension of Premium Processing for I-129 and I-140 Petitions

I-140

USCIS Provides Guidance on I-140 Immigrant Petitions Filed With New Version of Form ETA-9089 (PERM)USCIS Receipt Notice Delays Persist USCIS Provides Guidance on Employment Authorization Documents Based on Compelling Circumstances

I-9

June 30 WEBINAR | Government Worksite Raids, I-9 Audits & ICE Actions: Legal Strategies to Protect Employers and Navigate Enforcement Risks Immigration and Form I-9 Compliance Considerations in Mergers and Acquisitions Government I-9 Audits: Considerations for Employers Amid Greater Immigration Enforcement

I-9 Audit

June 30 WEBINAR | Government Worksite Raids, I-9 Audits & ICE Actions: Legal Strategies to Protect Employers and Navigate Enforcement Risks DOJ Adds Federal Immigration Violations to Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program Government I-9 Audits: Considerations for Employers Amid Greater Immigration Enforcement

I-94

CBP Issues New I-94 E AND L Class Of Admission Codes

iCert

UPDATE: The iCERT Portal System is currently unavailable

Immigrant Visa

OFLC Wage Library Being Deprecated July 1 NVC Resolves Issues in CEAC Creating Error Messages Greenberg Traurig’s Kate Kalmykov and Jennifer Hermansky Recognized in EB5 Investors Magazine ‘Top 25 Attorneys’ 2023 Issue

Immigration

Immigration Insights Episode 14 | Transferring Employees to Canada - What Corporate Employers Need to Know April 10 EVENT | Impact of Executive Actions and Travel Bans on EB-5 Investors GT Immigration and EB-5 Attorney On The Move

Immigration and Compliance

DOJ Adds Federal Immigration Violations to Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program March 20 EVENT | Strafford Webinar: Employment-Based Visas and 2025 Executive Orders: Legal Challenges and Employer Strategies April 29 EVENT | ABA 2025 ILS Annual Conference - Adapting to Today's International Legal Challenges: A New Era?

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

June 30 WEBINAR | Government Worksite Raids, I-9 Audits & ICE Actions: Legal Strategies to Protect Employers and Navigate Enforcement Risks DHS to Increase Efforts to Review Immigration Records and Address Visa Overstays Immigration Insights Episode 12 | I-9 Compliance: Protecting Your Business in a Changing Regulatory Landscape

Immigration and Nationality Act

Navigating the Termination of CHNV Parole Programs: Insights on I-9 Reverification and INA Compliance for Employers Executive Order Introduces New Registration Requirements for Certain Noncitizens New Parole Initiative for Nationals of Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras Reflects Biden Administration’s Use of Executive Actions to Implement Immigration Policy

Immigration Insights Podcast

Immigration Insights Episode 14 | Transferring Employees to Canada - What Corporate Employers Need to Know Immigration Insights Episode 13 | The EB-5 Landscape: The Crucial Role of Broker-Dealers in Immigration Investments Immigration Insights Episode 12 | I-9 Compliance: Protecting Your Business in a Changing Regulatory Landscape

Immigration Law

Private Bills and High-Net-Worth Immigration: How a Gold Card Could Be Introduced Without Changing Existing Law Israel Launches Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA-IL) for Visa-Exempt Travelers, Including US Citizens Potential Immigration Policies in a Second Trump Administration

Immigration Reform

President Biden Issues Proclamation on Asylum; Legal Challenges Begin Department of State Updates FAM E Visa Provisions Congress Should Pass Bipartisan Immigration Reform Bill

India

March 2025 Visa Bulletin Updates October 2024 Visa Bulletin Updates: Advancements in Priority Dates and USCIS to Use Date for Filing Chart for Employment-Based Applications Notes on August 2023 Visa Bulletin – Significant Retrogression for EB-1 India

Interview Waiver

US Consular Posts Tighten Restrictions on Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waivers Interview Requirement Waiver Available for Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants State Department Extends Interview Waivers for Certain Nonimmigrant Visas

Iran

Dec. 14 WEBINAR | Consular Confusion in a Complicated Time Department of State Issues Guidance Extending Validity of NIEs UPDATE: Waivers and National Interest Exceptions to the Travel bans from Certain Countries

Ireland

Department of State Issues Guidance Extending Validity of NIEs UPDATE: Waivers and National Interest Exceptions to the Travel bans from Certain Countries Issues with Visa Issuances from Countries Subject to PP10143

Israel

Israel Launches Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA-IL) for Visa-Exempt Travelers, Including US Citizens Dec. 14 WEBINAR | Consular Confusion in a Complicated Time US Consulate in Tel Aviv Resumes Limited Operations for US Citizens and Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants

Italy

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 Significant Restrictions at U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Italy Due to COVID-19 (also in Italian)

Keepers of the American Dream

Greenberg Traurig Sponsors and Attends the 2015 Keepers of the American Dream

Known Employer pilot program

Department of Homeland Security Unveils Known Employer Pilot Program

L-1

What Might Happen with Business Immigration Under the New Trump Administration Alternatives to an H-1B Visa and Related Planning Considerations for Employers U.S. Immigration Strategies to Attract, Retain, and Develop Talent

L-1A

Department of State Expands Guidance on the National Interest Exception to Presidential Proclamations 10014 and 10052 Changes in H and L Visa Processing in China

L-1B

Department of State Expands Guidance on the National Interest Exception to Presidential Proclamations 10014 and 10052 Changes in H and L Visa Processing in China USCIS’ Recap on Activities since Buy American, Hire American

Labor Laws

Nov. 16 EVENT | Greenberg Traurig Presents Privacy/Trademark and Employment/Immigration CLEs with Association of Corporate Counsel Starting Nov. 2, GT's Global Immigration & Compliance Practice Presents Lunch-and-Learn Business Immigration Seminar Series Aug. 17 EVENT | What Every Non-U.S. Employer Should Know About U.S. Employment Law

Latin America

Increased US Scrutiny on Colombian Nationals: Potential Immigration Implications of Recent Policy Changes Opciones de visa y consideraciones fiscales para inversionistas y compañías latinoamericanas Visa Options and Tax Considerations for Latin American Investors and Companies

Lawful Permanent Residents

USCIS Memo Pauses TPS, Asylum, EAD, Other Applications from Parolees Immigration Insights Episode 1 | Navigating the EB-5 Program: Insights and Updates Exploring Naturalization During I-829 Pendency

LCA

Department of Labor Guidance Amidst COVID-19 DOL Implements New LCA Form Effective Nov. 19, 2018

Liberia

White House Announces Extension of Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians

LPR

President Trump Issues Proclamation on Travel Ban Canada Border Services Reminds LPRs Travelling to Canada by Air of eTA Requirements

Mexico

March 2025 Visa Bulletin Updates US Consulates in Mexico Halt TCN Visa Processing Mexican Citizens Now Need Visas to Visit Canada

Middle East

Israel at War: Emergency Guidance for US Citizens, Israelis on US Travel

military-civil fusion strategy

President Trump Issues Proclamation Suspending Entry of Certain Chinese Students and Researchers

myE-Verify

State-Level E-Verify Proposals Signal Shift in Employment Compliance Landscape Immigration & Compliance FAQs on the Recently Signed Florida E-Verify Enrollment Mandate for Certain Employers New myE-Verify Features Announced by USCIS

National Security

USCIS Updates Guidance Adjudicating Requests for ‘National Interest Waiver’House Judiciary Committee to Consider Visa Integrity and Security Act of 2016 U.S. Customs and Border Protection Issues FAQ’s to Changes to VWP

nepal

DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Nepal Temporary Protected Status Extended for El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Sudan, Honduras, and Nepal TPS Extensions for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Sudan

Nicaragua

Navigating the Termination of CHNV Parole Programs: Insights on I-9 Reverification and INA Compliance for Employers CBP Provides Updates on Humanitarian Parole Program for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela USCIS Updates Review Procedure for the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans

no-match letter

No-Match Letters Are Back, and They’re No Laughing Matter

NOID

USCIS Updates Policies to Improve Immigration Services USCIS Issues Limited Help to Employers Facing RFEs and NOIDs USCIS Issues Two New Policy Memoranda on Notices to Appear and Denials in Lieu of RFEs and NOIDs - What This Means for You

NOIR

USCIS Issues Limited Help to Employers Facing RFEs and NOIDs

NOIT

USCIS Issues Limited Help to Employers Facing RFEs and NOIDs

Non-Immigrant Visas

An Overview of the Department of State’s New ‘Catch-and-Revoke’ Visa Policy New DS-160 Submission Guidance and Focus Nonimmigrant Visa Fee Increases Effective June 17, 2023

Nonimmigrant Visa

USCIS Updates Guidance for F/M Nonimmigrant Student Classification Interview Requirement Waiver Available for Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants Report on the US Department of State’s FY 2023 Visa Operations

Notice of Inspection (NOI)

DHS Extends Guidance Relaxing Form I-9 Requirements until July 19

Notices to Appear

The New Alien Registration Requirement: Considerations for Foreign Nationals UPDATE: USCIS Postpones Implementation of New Policy Memoranda on Notices to Appear USCIS Issues Two New Policy Memoranda on Notices to Appear and Denials in Lieu of RFEs and NOIDs - What This Means for You

NTAs

UPDATE: USCIS Postpones Implementation of New Policy Memoranda on Notices to Appear

O-1 Petitions

Practice Spotlight: O-1 Extraordinary Ability Petition Approval Greenberg Traurig’s Ian Macdonald Featured in Law360 Article on O-1 Visas

O-1 Visa

What Might Happen with Business Immigration Under the New Trump Administration Alternatives to an H-1B Visa and Related Planning Considerations for Employers USCIS Clarifies Start Date for Maximum 60-Day Grace Period Following Termination of Employment

October Visa Bulletin

October 2024 Visa Bulletin Updates: Advancements in Priority Dates and USCIS to Use Date for Filing Chart for Employment-Based Applications

Office of Management and Budget

OMB Releases Fall 2019 Unified Regulatory Agenda; DHS & USCIS Expect Active Rulemakings OMB Releases Spring Unified Regulatory Agenda; Provides Update on EB-5 and Other Pending Regulations USCIS moves EB-5 Modernization Rule to OMB

OFLC

OFLC Wage Library Being Deprecated July 1 OFLC Publishes Updated Appendix A to the Preamble–Education and Training Categories by O*NET–SOC Occupations for July 2023 through June 2024 Wage Year After May 15, 2023, PERMs Must Be Filed Via DOL’s FLAG System

OMB

OMB Releases Fall 2019 Unified Regulatory Agenda; DHS & USCIS Expect Active Rulemakings OMB Completes Review of DHS/USCIS Public Charge Rule DHS Completes Public Charge Rule; Forwards to OMB

Omicron

Travel Ban to Be Terminated Dec. 31, 2021

Operation Allies Welcome

USCIS Temporarily Waives 60-Day Rule for Civil Surgeon Signatures on Form I-693

OPT

DHS Adds New STEM Field to Designated Degree Program List Online USCIS Premium Processing for F-1 Students Seeking OPT USCIS Expands Online Filing to F-1 Students Seeking OPT

OSC

OSC Issues Updated Guidance on Internal I-9 Audits and Determining Validity of Documentation Provided DOJ Office of Special Counsel Provides Guidance Related to E-Verify, Internal I-9 Audits, and the INA’s Anti-Discrimination Provision

People’s Republic of China

China Expands Visa-Free Access for Six Countries: France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia CDC Announces New COVID-19 Test Requirement for Travelers Coming from China: How Policies Abroad Impact Travel to the United States Department of State Issues Guidance Extending Validity of NIEs

PERM

USCIS Provides Guidance on I-140 Immigrant Petitions Filed With New Version of Form ETA-9089 (PERM)U.S. Department of Labor June 2024 PERM and Prevailing Wage Determination Processing Update The New Normal in Post-Pandemic PERM Practice

PERM Application

U.S. Department of Labor June 2024 PERM and Prevailing Wage Determination Processing Update The New Normal in Post-Pandemic PERM Practice DOJ Settlements with Tech Companies Highlight Importance of PERM Recruitment Compliance

PERM Labor Certification Application

U.S. Department of Labor June 2024 PERM and Prevailing Wage Determination Processing Update The New Normal in Post-Pandemic PERM Practice DOJ Settlements with Tech Companies Highlight Importance of PERM Recruitment Compliance

Philippines

March 2025 Visa Bulletin Updates November 2018 Visa Bulletin Updates September 2017 Visa Bulletin Update

Posts in Chinese

Alert – U.S. Embassy and Consulates in China Cancel Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visa Interviews for the Week of Feb. 3 通知：美国驻华大使馆和领事馆取消2月3日一周的移民类和非移民类签证面试美国国务院宣布中国投资人EB-5申请将于2015年5月1日开始排期

PRC

President Trump Issues Proclamation Suspending Entry of Certain Chinese Students and Researchers

Premium Processing

Stakeholder Reminder: CIS Ombudsman’s Office Reiterates Anticipated Timelines for F-1 EADs Post-Adjudication GT Immigration Policy Briefing | June 28, 2023 Another Round of Premium Processing Expansion!

President Trump's Administration

Private Bills and High-Net-Worth Immigration: How a Gold Card Could Be Introduced Without Changing Existing Law Trump Gold Card – Considerations for US Businesses and Foreign Investors Presidential Proclamation Announces New Entry Restrictions on Nationals of 19 Countries

Pro Bono

Pro Bono Spotlight: Lighting a Path for Venezuelan Nationals Pro Bono Spotlight: Assisting Afghan Nationals Navigating Humanitarian Parole Celebrating Pro Bono Month: Changing Lives Through Immigration Advocacy

Proclamation

Biden Administration Restricts Travel From 8 African Countries Due to Omicron Variant Biden Administration Lifts Travel Restrictions to Allow Vaccinated Travelers into United States Biden Administration Revokes Trump’s Proclamation 9945 Requiring Health Insurance for Immigrant Visa Applicants

Public Charge Rule

USCIS Policy Manual Updates Make It Easier to Identify Adjustment of Status Applicants Subject to the Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility USCIS Updates Its Form I-485 to Comply With New Public Charge Rule U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announces it will no longer enforce the Public Charge Rule

Ranking

Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named to Lawdragon’s 2022 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers of America List

Refugee

Laure Foote Reiff Participates in America is Better Spring Reception DHS Announces Parole Extension for Certain Ukrainian Nationals in the United States U.S. State Department Unveils a New Refugee Program, 'Welcome Corps'

Regional Center

Immigration Insights Episode 7 | What to Expect in USCIS EB-5 Regional Center Audits Oct. 16 WEBINAR | USCIS Provides Additional Guidance on RIA with Updates to Required EB-5 Investment Timeframe and Terminated Regional Centers Kate Kalmykov Quoted in EB-5 Investors Magazine, 'Why EB-5 regional centers need to act by Dec. 29'

reopen

Fall Travel Advisory: U.S. Embassy/Consular Services and COVID-19 Movement Restrictions USCIS announces it will reopen domestic offices and resume certain public services on June 4

Residence

Immigration Insights Episode 2 | Navigating US Immigration Law and Tax Complexities for High-Net-Worth Individuals Exploring Naturalization During I-829 Pendency Updates to the E Visa: New Residency Requirements and Portuguese Nationals Eligible

Residence Abroad

Immigration Insights Episode 9 | The Ins and Outs of Obtaining Permanent Residency in Panama State Department Updates Guidance on F-1/M-1 Student Intent to Depart and Residence Abroad Requirements

Restrictions on International Travel

ETIAS Implementation Delayed New Requirements for European Travel Starting in 2024 July 27 WEBINAR | Happier Trails: Essential International Travel Tips for U.S. Residents and Foreign Nationals

Resumption of Premium Processing

Another Round of Premium Processing Expansion!USCIS Announces Resumption of Premium Processing

RFE

Practice Spotlight: Chinese Communist Party Membership I-601 Waiver Approval U.S. Department of Education No Longer Recognizes ACICS as an Accrediting Agency USCIS Updates Policies to Improve Immigration Services

RIA

Immigration Insights Episode 8 | Decoding the RIA: The Essential Role of Fund Administrators in EB-5 Regional Center Offerings Immigration Insights Episode 7 | What to Expect in USCIS EB-5 Regional Center Audits GT Continues EB5 Webinar Series With 4 Webinars

RIN 1615-AB71

OMB Completes Review of H-1B Preregistration Rule

RIN 1615-AC07

USCIS moves EB-5 Modernization Rule to OMB

Screening Procedures

Israel Poised to Join the U.S. Visa Waiver Program USCIS Removes Form I-693 Signature Requirement, Simplifying the Green Card Application Process Biden Administration to Relax Travel Proclamations and Allow Vaccinated Travelers Into the United States

social media

The United States Will Now Require Visa Applicants to Provide Social Media Information

Social Security

DHS: E-Verify System Error May Require Employer Correction Changes to Some Immigration Processes Starting April 1 New Procedure for Naturalization Applicants Requesting Social Security Updates

South Sudan

Temporary Protected Status Extended for El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Sudan, Honduras, and Nepal DHS Announces TPS Registration Process for Ukraine and Sudan Temporary Protected Status Extended for South Sudan

special knowledge

Changes in H and L Visa Processing in China

State Laws

June 8 Webinar | New E-Verify Law: Guidelines for Florida Employers with Over 25 Employees to Ensure Compliance by July 1 Immigration & Compliance FAQs on the Recently Signed Florida E-Verify Enrollment Mandate for Certain Employers March 9 WEBINAR | Pay Transparency Laws and PERM in 2023: An L&E and Immigration Perspective

STEM

U.S. Immigration Strategies to Attract, Retain, and Develop Talent Immigration Directives in President Biden’s Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence DHS Adds 8 Fields to STEM OPT Program, Expanding Opportunities for Foreign National Students

STEM OPT

What Might Happen with Business Immigration Under the New Trump Administration USCIS Updates Guidance for F/M Nonimmigrant Student Classification USCIS Increases Automatic Extension of Certain Employment Authorization Documents to 540 Days

Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)

USCIS Updates Guidance for F/M Nonimmigrant Student Classification U.S. Department of Education No Longer Recognizes ACICS as an Accrediting Agency ICE Oversight of US Universities, Educational Institutions and Vocational Programs through the SEVP

Student Visa

Temporary Pause on Foreign Student and Exchange Visitor F, M, and J Visa Interviews Kate Kalmykov to Present Webinar with Columbia Journalism School Stakeholder Reminder: CIS Ombudsman’s Office Reiterates Anticipated Timelines for F-1 EADs Post-Adjudication

Sudan

Temporary Protected Status Extended for El Salvador, Sudan, Ukraine, and Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Extended for El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Sudan, Honduras, and Nepal DHS Announces TPS Registration Process for Ukraine and Sudan

Supreme Court

US Supreme Court Holds that Federal Courts Do Not Have Jurisdiction to Review Petition Revocations by USCIS U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Landmark Administrative Law Precedent: Implications for Immigration Law GT Immigration Policy Briefing | June 28, 2023

Suspending Entry of Immigrants

President Trump Issues Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants into the United States

Suspension of Immigration

President Trump Announces Suspension of Immigration Due to COVID-19, Details Not Yet Available

Suspension of Premium Processing

Slow and Steady: USCIS Provides Additional Details for Expanded Premium Processing Suspension of Premium Processing for I-129 and I-140 Petitions

Syria

Dec. 14 WEBINAR | Consular Confusion in a Complicated Time Administration Concludes Rulemaking Providing Temporary Protected Status for Syria Administration Extends TPS for Syria

Tax

Immigration Insights Episode 2 | Navigating US Immigration Law and Tax Complexities for High-Net-Worth Individuals June 5 EVENT | Foreign Funds Investing or Operating in the United States – Key Tax, Regulatory, and Immigration Updates Opciones de visa y consideraciones fiscales para inversionistas y compañías latinoamericanas

Tax Issues

Immigration Insights Episode 2 | Navigating US Immigration Law and Tax Complexities for High-Net-Worth Individuals June 5 EVENT | Foreign Funds Investing or Operating in the United States – Key Tax, Regulatory, and Immigration Updates Opciones de visa y consideraciones fiscales para inversionistas y compañías latinoamericanas

Technology

Faraz Qaisrani Quoted in Boston.com Article on Hiring Foreign Technology Workers Application Tracking Ability Expanded to USCIS Account myProgress Tab AILA Conference 2023: Insights from Greenberg Traurig Participants

Temporarily Suspend

Status of U.S. Consular Operations U.S.-Canada and U.S.-Mexico Border Closures Extended President Trump Announces Suspension of Immigration Due to COVID-19, Details Not Yet Available

Temporary Detention Policy for Families Entering this Country Illegally

President Trump Signs Executive Order Addressing Family Separation

Temporary Policy for List B Identity Documents

FORM I-9 ANNOUNCEMENT: Temporary Policy for List B Identity Documents Amid COVID-19

Temporary Protected Status

DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Nepal US Supreme Court Ruling Will Allow Trump Administration to End TPS Program for Venezuelans DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan

Temporary Restraining Order

Two Temporary Restraining Orders Issued for the Executive Order on the Travel Ban U.S. Court of Appeals Declines to Stay Temporary Restraining Order in connection with Executive Order Court Issues Temporary Restraining Order Against Enforcement of January 27, 2017 Executive Order; Agencies Cooperating

The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)

USCIS Updates Guidance for F/M Nonimmigrant Student Classification July 2016 “SEVIS by the Numbers” Report Indicates Growth in the Number of International Students Studying in the United States SEVIS and SEVP System Outage – J, F, and M Students Travel Warning

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released

USCIS Announces Further Updates to Policy Manual Regarding Interpretation of Child Status Protection Act Provisions Potential Outcomes After E Visa Processing Update U.S. State Department Unveils a New Refugee Program, 'Welcome Corps'

TPS

DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Nepal US Supreme Court Ruling Will Allow Trump Administration to End TPS Program for Venezuelans DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan

Travel

Israel Launches Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA-IL) for Visa-Exempt Travelers, Including US Citizens GT’s Immigration and EB-5 Attorney Team is On the Move The New Normal in Post-Pandemic PERM Practice

Travel Ban

Presidential Proclamation Announces New Entry Restrictions on Nationals of 19 Countries Increased US Scrutiny on Colombian Nationals: Potential Immigration Implications of Recent Policy Changes Travel Ban to Be Terminated Dec. 31, 2021

Travel Restrictions

Presidential Proclamation Announces New Entry Restrictions on Nationals of 19 Countries ETIAS Implementation Delayed New Requirements for European Travel Starting in 2024

Trusted Traveler Program

Covid-19 Immigration Update: CBP extends the closure of certain enrollment centers for the Trusted Traveler Program

U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Services

Eleventh Circuit Denies US Citizenship Claim Based on Mother’s Naturalization USCIS Updates Voter Registration Guidance for Naturalization Ceremonies USCIS Announces Nationwide Trial for Updates to the Naturalization Test

U.S. Consulates

Temporary Pause on Foreign Student and Exchange Visitor F, M, and J Visa Interviews New DS-160 Submission Guidance and Focus US Consulates in Mexico Halt TCN Visa Processing

U.S. Consulates and Embassies Closures

US Consulate in Tel Aviv Resumes Limited Operations for US Citizens and Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants U.S. Embassy in Cairo Cancels Visa Appointments for Oct. 22–25 Tashkent and Almaty Added as Processing Posts for Russian IR-5 Cases

U.S. consulates/embassies

New DS-160 Submission Guidance and Focus US Consular Posts Tighten Restrictions on Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waivers Increased US Scrutiny on Colombian Nationals: Potential Immigration Implications of Recent Policy Changes

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals Declines to Stay Temporary Restraining Order in connection with Executive Order

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

U.S.-Canada and U.S.-Mexico Border Closures Extended Covid-19 Immigration Update: CBP extends the closure of certain enrollment centers for the Trusted Traveler Program CBP Announces I-94 Website Undergoing Maintenance

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

Increased US Scrutiny on Colombian Nationals: Potential Immigration Implications of Recent Policy Changes DHS Announces Changes in Work Authorization Processing AILA Conference 2023: Insights from Greenberg Traurig Participants

U.S. Department of Labor

Faraz Qaisrani Quoted in Boston.com Article on Hiring Foreign Technology Workers DHS Plans to Increase H-2B Visa Availability for FY 2024 After May 15, 2023, PERMs Must Be Filed Via DOL’s FLAG System

U.S. Department of Labor Office of Foreign Labor Certification

OFLC Wage Library Being Deprecated July 1 After May 15, 2023, PERMs Must Be Filed Via DOL’s FLAG System DOL Holds Webinar to Explain Upcoming Changes to the ETA 9089

U.S. Department of State (DOS)

New DS-160 Submission Guidance and Focus DHS Secretary Noem Deputizes State Department Officials as Immigration Officers What Does the Change in Presidential Administration Mean for Pending Mandamus Actions?

U.S. Extends Travel Restrictions

Status of U.S. Consular Operations U.S. Extends Travel Restrictions to Brazil

U.S. House of Representatives

Immigration Takes Center Stage: Can Congress Avoid Shutdown in 2024?House Bill Proposes US Visa Options for Immigrant Entrepreneurs and Immigrants with Doctorate Degrees in STEM Fields

UK

Navigating E-2 Visa Processing at the US Embassy in London: What Applicants Need to Know US and UK Memorialize Cooperation on Economic Sanctions Enforcement US Citizens Must Apply for ETA Before Traveling to UK Starting Jan. 8, 2025

Ukraine

USCIS Memo Pauses TPS, Asylum, EAD, Other Applications from Parolees Temporary Protected Status Extended for El Salvador, Sudan, Ukraine, and Venezuela Pay It Forward When You Succeed, Through Mentorship, Kate Kalmykov Says

Uncategorized

Available Options for Completing Form I-9 in Remote-Work Scenarios Greenberg Traurig Wishes Our Clients and Colleagues a Happy Lunar New Year!President Extends Proclamations Restricting Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Visa Issuance

USCIS

DHS to Increase Efforts to Review Immigration Records and Address Visa Overstays The New Alien Registration Requirement: Considerations for Foreign Nationals USCIS Announces New Employment Authorization Procedures for Certain Hong Kong Residents Under Deferred Enforced Departure

USCIS Closures

Closure Updates for U.S. Immigration Agencies and Restrictions on International Travel

Vaccination

US Ends COVID-19 Testing Requirement for Inbound Air Travelers USCIS Temporarily Waives 60-Day Rule for Civil Surgeon Signatures on Form I-693 One-Day Negative COVID-19 Test Required Starting Dec. 6

Venezuela

US Supreme Court Ruling Will Allow Trump Administration to End TPS Program for Venezuelans Court Order Temporarily Halts TPS Termination for Venezuelans, Extends Work Authorization Dates Navigating the Termination of CHNV Parole Programs: Insights on I-9 Reverification and INA Compliance for Employers

Visa Bulletin

October 2024 Visa Bulletin Updates: Advancements in Priority Dates and USCIS to Use Date for Filing Chart for Employment-Based Applications June 2024 Visa Bulletin Updates April 2024 Visa Bulletin Updates

Visa Issuance

Trump Gold Card – Considerations for US Businesses and Foreign Investors DHS to Increase Efforts to Review Immigration Records and Address Visa Overstays Navigating E-2 Visa Processing at the US Embassy in London: What Applicants Need to Know

Visa Waiver Program

DHS to Increase Efforts to Review Immigration Records and Address Visa Overstays DHS Announces the Rescission of Romania’s Designation into the Visa Waiver Program US Consular Posts Tighten Restrictions on Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waivers

Visas

Trump Gold Card – Considerations for US Businesses and Foreign Investors An Overview of the Department of State’s New ‘Catch-and-Revoke’ Visa Policy New DS-160 Submission Guidance and Focus

W-1

House Bill Proposes US Visa Options for Immigrant Entrepreneurs and Immigrants with Doctorate Degrees in STEM Fields

W-2

House Bill Proposes US Visa Options for Immigrant Entrepreneurs and Immigrants with Doctorate Degrees in STEM Fields

Waiver

US Consular Posts Tighten Restrictions on Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waivers Interview Requirement Waiver Available for Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants USCIS Confirms Evidentiary Requirements for Physician National Interest Waiver

webinar

June 30 WEBINAR | Government Worksite Raids, I-9 Audits & ICE Actions: Legal Strategies to Protect Employers and Navigate Enforcement Risks March 6 WEBINAR | Immigration Executive Actions and What this Means for Employers Kate Kalmykov Speaks on JTC's EB-5 Webinar

Wet signature

USCIS Will Accept Electronic Signatures

Willing Workers and Willing Employers Act of 2016

New Bill Introduced for Lesser-Skilled Workers

Work at home

Work from Home Scenarios due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), may require a review of companies’ H-1B or E-3 compliance

Workplace Discrimination

Immigrant and Employee Rights at the Department of Justice – National Origin and Citizenship Discrimination A Cautionary Tale: IER Settles After Investigating Unlawful Discrimination Against U.S. Citizen During PERM Recruitment EEOC Unveils New Strategic Plan

Worksite Enforcement

June 30 WEBINAR | Government Worksite Raids, I-9 Audits & ICE Actions: Legal Strategies to Protect Employers and Navigate Enforcement Risks DHS Announces Additional Guidance to Worksite Enforcement Initiatives Announced in 2021 – New Authority to Grant Employment Authorization and Deferred Status to Certain Vulnerable Employees

Yemen

USCIS Announces Yemen TPS Re-registration Process