Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP opened an office in São Paulo, Brazil, furthering its presence in Latin America – a region it has served since its founding in Miami more than 50 years ago.
The São Paulo office –
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP opened an office in São Paulo, Brazil, furthering its presence in Latin America – a region it has served since its founding in Miami more than 50 years ago.
The São Paulo office –…
USCIS updated guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding when students may be eligible for extensions of optional practical training (OPT) for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. This guidance, available in Volume 2, Part F of the Policy…
On Sept. 26 at noon ET, Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Kate Kalmykov will interview Jeremy Hurewitz, Head of Interfor Academy, about his new book, Sell Like a Spy – Business Development Lessons & Communication Strategies from the World of Espionage, as…
In a significant development for visa applicants, all U.S. consulates in Mexico announced that they have stopped accepting visa applications from third country nationals (TCNs) until further notice. This decision impacts many individuals who have utilized consulates in Mexico for…
Please join Greenberg Traurig Immigration & Compliance Practice attorneys Dillon R. Colucci, Agnes Cha Rudinsky, and Caterina Cappellari for a discussion on the E-2 and EB-5 investor visa process. The United States offers unique opportunities for foreign investors…
In an important legal development, a federal judge in Texas issued an injunction against a Biden administration initiative, Keeping Families Together, aimed at providing a streamlined pathway to citizenship for certain immigrant spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens. This…
On Aug. 19, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implemented the Keeping Families Together process for certain noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens to request parole. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will accept requests using the new…
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has confirmed that there have been no changes to supporting documentation required for I-140 petition filings based on the new Form ETA-9089 certifications in the Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system. The required documentation…
On July 30, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it would select additional H-1B cap “lottery” registrations to reach its fiscal year (FY) 2025 numerical quota. This second selection round will include registrations that indicated eligibility for the…
In a move aimed at improving immigration processes and providing additional support to immigrants, the Biden administration has announced several policy changes.
Starting August 19, unauthorized spouses and children of U.S. citizens who have been in the United States for…