U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently has issued some Advance Paroles with errors. The Advance Parole is a travel authorization document that permits certain applicants for adjustment of status
Continue Reading Advance Parole Documents Issued in ErrorH-1B Cap Registration Period Now Open
The registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 H-1B cap petitions opened at noon ET March 6, 2024, and will continue to run through noon ET March 22, 2024.
Continue Reading H-1B Cap Registration Period Now OpenApril 2024 Visa Bulletin Updates
On March 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) published the April 2024 Visa Bulletin. This is the first bulletin in the second quarter, and it reflects advances…
Continue Reading April 2024 Visa Bulletin UpdatesApril 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
Please join Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Kate Kalmykov, James Sozomenou, Metropolitan Commercial Bank, and Connor Irish, PRXY CO, for the next lunch-and-learn. The program will discuss:
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Mexican Citizens Now Need Visas to Visit Canada
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…
Continue Reading Mexican Citizens Now Need Visas to Visit CanadaAlternatives 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…
Continue Reading Alternatives to an H-1B Visa and Related Planning Considerations for EmployersReport on Trends in Global Migration
This week, Kate Kalmykov and Nataliya Rymer attended a series of meetings in Amsterdam with colleagues and industry professionals on global migration, as well as with the GT Amsterdam office…
Continue Reading Report on Trends in Global MigrationDHS and DOJ Announce Joint Guidance on Electronic Form I-9 Processing
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued a fact sheet to guide employers on electronically completing, modifying, or retaining Form I-9. The joint guidance…
Continue Reading DHS and DOJ Announce Joint Guidance on Electronic Form I-9 ProcessingGT’s Immigration and EB-5 Attorney Team is On the Move
Greenberg Traurig Immigration & Compliance Practice attorneys Kate Kalmykov, Jennifer Hermansky, Nataliya Rymer, and Luna Ma will be visiting 11 cities across the globe from February to…
Continue Reading GT’s Immigration and EB-5 Attorney Team is On the MoveImpact 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…
Continue Reading Impact of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics on Visa Appointments