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Navigating Visa Challenges: DOS Updates on Inadmissibility Waivers

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A recent update and clarification from the Department of State (DOS) on waiver eligibility expands opportunities for visa applicants facing difficulties in obtaining visa stamps for entry to the U.S. This clarification,...more

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U.S. Embassy in Havana Restores Visa Services for 7 Work, Exchange Visas

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The U.S. Embassy in Havana has expanded visa services to include some temporary non-immigrant visas. Cuban nationals with the following approved petitions will be able to schedule visa interviews at the Embassy:...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in the United States (Updated)

1. Choosing the Right Legal Structure - 1.1 Introduction - Establishing a business entity in the United States can be an important strategic step for any international company that wants to avail itself of the...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Thailand (Updated)

Thailand has a civil or codified law system. The main legal codification governing commercial aspects in Thailand is prescribed under the Civil and Commercial Code (“CCC”) and other related Acts which are issued from time to...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Stage Bound: A Guide to U.S. Visas for Artists and Musicians

The United States offers arguably the best opportunities in the world for artists and musicians from every country to express their talents, including on stage, on screen, and in recorded performances. However, the U.S. also...more

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August 2023 Global Immigration Alert

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Please note, while we address some country-specific updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Alert contains information regarding global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing...more

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Rishi Sunak announces “significant” rise to UK visa fees and Immigration Health Surcharge

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The UK Prime Minister has announced a big hike in visa fees and the compulsory charges migrants pay to access the UK’s health system. Chief Secretary of the Treasury John Glen then provided more details on the price...more

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Work Visas and One International College Athlete’s Slam Dunk on His Name, Image, and Likeness Rights

A basketball player from the Dominican Republic could be the first prospective National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athlete to secure an O-1 temporary work visa for those with “extraordinary ability” in athletics...more

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Child Status Protection Act May Offer Hope to Dependents Aging Out of Green Card Eligibility After AOS Retrogression

​​​​​​​With the recent retrogression of employment-based priority dates for the EB-2 and EB-3 India and mainland China categories, many families with dependents nearing the age of twenty-one may be concerned about the impact...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Visa Checklist for Employers, Entrepreneurs and Investors

Hiring the right talent can maximize the success of your company, and sometimes hiring a foreign national on a work visa is essential. We have prepared this overview of U.S. visas to help you and your company better...more

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

Take a Number, Please: A Review of FY2022 Employment-Based Immigrant Visas (Green Cards) & Adjustment of Status Processing

​​​​​​​Attainment of an immigrant visa - colloquially known as a “Green Card” - is the ultimate goal for many foreign nationals temporarily residing in the U.S. Having a green card means finally doing away with frequent visa...more

Harris Beach PLLC

USCIS Updates Guidance for O-1A Petitions with a Focus on STEM Fields

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On July 22, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated its Policy Manual to provide further guidance on evidence that can be used to support a petition for an O-1A nonimmigrant of extraordinary ability with a...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing A Business Entity In The United States (Updated)

1. Choosing the Right Legal Structure - 1.1 Introduction - Establishing a business entity in the United States can be an important strategic step for any international company that wants to avail itself of the world’s...more

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Visa Bulletin for October 2021 Shows Only Minor Advances for Employment-Based Visa Applications

On September 13, 2021, the U.S. Department of State issued the Visa Bulletin for October 2021, which showed minor advancement on priority for backlogged filings of employment-based (EB) immigrant visa (green card)...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Demystifying Immigration Law

Immigration Law has a reputation for being something only multinational companies are concerned with, but is that true? How can companies use immigration law to identify the best talent for their organizations? Join host Bill...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing A Business Entity In The United States

1. Choosing the Right Legal Structure - 1.1 Introduction - Establishing a business entity in the United States can be an important strategic step for any international company that wants to avail itself of the world’s...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Biden Administration’s USCIS Reinstates Longstanding, Employer-Friendly Deference Policy

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As of April 27, 2021, the Biden administration has reinstated a longstanding policy of U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) that the Trump administration revoked in its first year. The reinstated policy, commonly...more

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April Sees End to Work Visa Ban, Bringing Relief to Employers

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The Trump-era Presidential Proclamation that temporarily suspended certain nonimmigrant visas expired at the end of March, and federal immigration officials announced that temporary workers could once again begin applying for...more

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USCIS Announces Premium Processing for E-3 Visa Petitions for Australian Nationals

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On February 24, 2021, USCIS announced it is adding I-129 petitions for E-3 status to the list of case types eligible for Premium Processing. The USCIS Premium Processing service allows petitioners to pay an additional filing...more

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USCIS: Premium Processing Available For E-3 Visa Change, Extension On Behalf Of Australian Nationals

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In a surprising and welcome development to U.S. employers, USCIS today announced that employers filing E-3 visa petitions on behalf of Australian nationals will have the option of requesting premium processing when requesting...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Estonia (Updated)

1. Types of business entities - The most common types of companies in Estonia are the public limited liability company ("AS") and the private limited liability company ("OÜ"). The OÜ may be compared to a closed...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing A Business Entity In Cyprus (Updated)

1. INTRODUCTION - Having been a former British colony for several years of its history (from 1878 until its independence in 1960), the legal system of the Republic of Cyprus (hereinafter “Cyprus”) follows, to a great...more

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Japan to Temporarily Relax Regulations on Part-Time Work for Some Foreign Nationals

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Japan has implemented new measures to allow foreign nationals with short-stay visas to obtain part-time work. It is estimated that approximately 21,000 individuals are eligible. As of December 1, 2020, foreign nationals...more

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USCIS Premium Processing Fees: Bad News, Good News

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Premium processing fees are going up (the bad news), but premium processing will be available for more types of cases (the good news) according to changes included in the recently passed Continuing Resolution (CR) that will...more

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The COVID-19 Hits Keep Coming – Certain Work Visas Halted Until 2021

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Last week, President Trump signed a proclamation suspending the issuance of new H-1B, H-2B, J and L visas through December 31, 2020 (description of the types of visas are included below). The proclamation, which took effect...more

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