As we reported in August 2023, the temporary increase of 540 days to the automatic extension period for employment authorization and employment authorization documents (EADs) for certain renewal applicants expired
Continue Reading 180-Day Extensions for EAD Renewals
The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program has been a critical lifeline for individuals fleeing countries plagued by natural disasters, armed conflicts, or other extraordinary conditions. In recent years, the political
Continue Reading Pro Bono Spotlight: Lighting a Path for Venezuelan Nationals
With Israel under attack and the consequential war between the country and Hamas, Greenberg Traurig’s Immigration & Compliance team has prepared the below guidance for U.S. citizens and Israeli and
Continue Reading Israel at War: Emergency Guidance for US Citizens, Israelis on US Travel
On July 12, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the expansion of the myProgress tool in USCIS online accounts. This expansion includes the addition of Form I-765 (Application
Continue Reading Application Tracking Ability Expanded to USCIS Account myProgress Tab
On May 8, 2023, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 264 relating to interests of foreign countries. The new law, effective July 1, 2023, generally restricts
Continue Reading Florida Governor Signs Law Restricting Investment by Certain Foreign Entities and Individuals
USCIS recently issued a Policy Alert notifying the public that they updated the USCIS Policy Manual to include changes from the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022. The EB-5
Continue Reading USCIS Incorporates Changes to EB-5 Program into Policy Manual
Update: The Judge approved the settlement Thursday, Sept. 1.
The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA) was passed on March 11, 2022. USCIS then posted an interpretation of the legislation
Continue Reading EB-5 Case Challenging USCIS Interpretation De-Authorizing Regional Centers After Passage of EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 Is Settled
Lawdragon’s 2022 edition of the 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers includes 14 attorneys from Greenberg Traurig, LLP, which Lawdragon describes as “always impactful.”
Additionally, the guide recognizes the
Continue Reading Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named to Lawdragon’s 2022 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers of America List
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted immigration processes considerably over the past 18 months. Now that COVID-19 vaccines are broadly available and as people start to return to
Continue Reading Immigration Changes and Considerations in a Nearing Post-COVID-19 World
The State Department recently published the July 2021 Visa Bulletin. In the July 2021 Visa Bulletin, the final action priority date for EB-5 Vietnam moved forward significantly to April
Continue Reading July Visa Bulletin Advances EB-5 Vietnam Visa Backlog Significantly