On Jan. 30, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a final rule regarding the H-1B cap electronic registration process for fiscal year (FY) 2025. The announcement also included the initial registration period dates for the FY 2025 cap
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USCIS Announces Significant Filing Fee Increases for EB-5 Cases
USCIS has passed a rule that significantly increased filing fees for new EB-5 Petitions. The new rule impacts EB-5 cases at all stages. Effective April 1, 2024, new filing fees will take effect for the petitions and applications filed on or…
Feb. 7 WEBINAR | Partial EB-5 Investments Before April 1 ~$8K Fee Increase: How to Start Your EB-5 Now with Less than $800K & Lock in Lower Fees
Please join Kate Kalmykov, co-chair of GT’s Global Immigration & Compliance Practice, for an upcoming webinar Feb. 7, 2024, at 2 p.m. EST.
Kate will be joined by immigration attorney Rohit Kapuria and EB5AN managing partners Sam Silverman…
5 Trends to Watch: 2024 Business Immigration
This 5 Trends piece covers USCIS filing fee increases, ongoing immigration compliance, the DOL, the H1-B Visa Program, and nonimmigrant workers and green card process changes.…
Feb. 15 EVENT | The Intersection of Employment and Immigration Law in the Employee Hiring and Termination Process
Please join Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Kate Kalmykov and Galit Kierkut for the next lunch-and-learn. The program will discuss:
- Interviewing for the role – How to approach questions.
- Asking about immigration status.
- Legal issues to consider when making an offer.
- Materials
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Jan. 30 EVENT | Hot Topics for EB-5 Investors: I-526 RFEs and Concurrent Filings
Please join Greenberg Traurig attorneys Jennifer Hermansky, Natalie Gorelishvili, and Luna Ma on Jan. 30, 2024, for a discussion on strategies for preparing the EB-5 source of funds for new I-526E cases and for responding to challenging requests…
Immigration Takes Center Stage: Can Congress Avoid Shutdown in 2024?
Congress returns from recess in 2024 facing a daunting task: approving crucial supplemental funding while navigating the contentious terrain of immigration and border security. This delicate dance threatens to trigger a government shutdown, jeopardizing aid for Ukraine and Israel.
Funding…
Jan. 16 EVENT | 2024 Congressional Policy Priorities
On Jan. 16, please join Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Robert C. Jones, Kara M. Bombach, and Pamela J. Marple and Senior Director Rodney Frelinghuysen either in person or by Zoom for a fireside chat as they discuss how policymakers…
EB-5 – Filing Tip for Form I-526E Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor
This blog post provides stakeholders with a filing tip regarding Form I-526E, Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor. When filing Form I-526E, if the applicant has an existing My USCIS account number, it should be included in the…
Jan. 9 EVENT | Part 1: Planning for the H-1B Cap – Strategies for Success
Please join Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Kate Kalmykov and Nataliya Rymer for the next lunch-and-learn. The program will discuss the new H-1B lottery registration process, along with the latest changes implemented by USCIS for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2025 lottery. The…