Das vom Deutschen Bundestag beschlossene Gesetz zur Modernisierung des Staatsangehörigkeitsrechts (StARModG) wurde am 26. März 2024 im Bundesgesetzblatt verkündet. In seinen wesentlichen Teilen tritt das Gesetz drei Monate...more
The Act on the Modernization of Citizenship Law (StARModG) passed by the German Bundestag was published in the Federal Law Gazette (Bundesgesetzblatt) on March 26, 2024. The main parts of the law will go into effect on June...more
Der Gesetzesentwurf zur Modernisierung des Staatsangehörigkeitsrechts wurde von der Bundesregierung am 30. November 2023 vorgelegt und am 19. Januar 2024 vom Bundestag mit 382 zu 234 Stimmen beschlossen. Das Gesetz tritt...more
On January 19, 2024, the German Bundestag approved new legislation easing the rules on obtaining German citizenship and eliminating restrictions on dual citizenship. The law was passed by a vote of 382 to 284. The German...more
In this two-part episode, Mike Burke, AGG Corporate partner and co-leader of the firm’s international initiative, is joined by Teri Simmons, director of AGG’s International/Immigration practice, to discuss immigration matters...more
In this two-part episode, Mike Burke, AGG Corporate partner and co-leader of the firm’s international initiative, is joined by Teri Simmons, director of AGG’s International/Immigration practice, to discuss immigration matters...more
On March 2, 2021, the U.S. Department of State provided guidance regarding the issuance of National Interest Exception (NIE) waivers for travelers from the Schengen Area, United Kingdom, and Ireland. This guidance will...more
We are happy to announce that, on August 12, 2020, the U.S. State Department provided important guidance on U.S. travel that may qualify for a National Interest Exception to recent Presidential Proclamation 10052 (P.P....more
U.S. consular posts are beginning to reopen for visa processing worldwide. The U.S. Department of State has lifted the worldwide suspension of routine visa services, effective July 15, noting that only limited visa processing...more
On June 22, 2020, President Trump issued “Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak,” temporarily suspending immigration of skilled workers...more
On April 20, 2020, President Trump tweeted that he will be signing an executive order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States to protect American jobs during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. On April 22, 2020,...more
On March 27, 2019, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued an updated notification that the agency had received enough electronic registrations in the initial filing period to reach FY 2021 H-1B CAP...more
U.S. visa processing is growing in complexity, with many new U.S. operations of Irish/NI parent struggling to qualify for classification to sponsor qualified professionals for work authorization in the U.S . New U.S...more
There are a number of ways an individual may immigrate to the United States, including as a refugee, in temporary protected status, on a work visa, as a tourist, as a student, or as a spouse of someone lawfully admitted to...more
NOW is the time to identify employees who may need H-1B status to continue working in the United States and begin preparations to file an H-1B petition on April 1st.
U.S. businesses use the H-1B program to employ foreign...more
USCIS to accept new H-1B filings beginning April 1, 2016. Filing by April 7th will be critical: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will start accepting filings of new H-1B petitions on April 1st for the fiscal year...more
USCIS Will Complete the H-1B Cap Random Selection Process on April 7th - NOW is the time to identify employees who may need H-1B status to continue working in the United States and begin preparations to file an H-1B petition...more
The Department of State announced that travelers who currently have valid Electronic System for Travel Authorizations (ESTAs) and who have previously indicated holding dual nationality with Iran, Iraq, Sudan or Syria on their...more
A Consolidated Appropriations Bill of 2016 is expected to be passed, signed by the President when it reaches his desk, and become law on Friday, December 18, 2015. This 2000 page budget bill contains important changes to the...more
Es ist wieder an der Zeit die Green Card Lotterie zu spielen! 50.000 Einwanderungsvisa werden von der US-Regierung verlost. Das Außenministerium wird die Anträge (E-DV Entry Form oder DS-5501) für die DV-2017 Green Card...more
While some wait decades for their turn to receive a “green card”, and there are discussion about building walls to keep immigrants out of the U.S., 55,000 immigrant visas are “won” each year in a Green Card Lottery! It is...more
Amended H-1B Petitions May be Required Immediately -
Applies to: All employers with H-1B employees working at job sites other than those specified in H-1B filing.
Action needed now: Verify that actual work site of...more