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Congress Passes and the President Signs the Continuing Resolution Keeping Government and Vital Programs such as EB-5 and E-Verify Operational Thru Dec. 11, 2020 – New Premium Processing DirectiveCongress Passes Continuing Resolution Opening Government and Vital Programs such as EB-5 and E-VerifySenate Passes Continuing Resolution Funding Government; Bill Goes to House Continuing Resolution (CR)
Congress Passes Omnibus Bill and Continuing Resolution Keeping Government and Vital Programs Such as EB-5 and E-Verify OperationalCongress Passes and the President Signs the Continuing Resolution Keeping Government and Vital Programs such as EB-5 and E-Verify Operational Thru Dec. 11, 2020 – New Premium Processing DirectiveHouse Introduces Continuing Resolution Funding Government, Including Vital programs such as EB-5 E-Verify
Congress Passes and the President Signs the Continuing Resolution Keeping Government and Vital Programs such as EB-5 and E-Verify Operational Thru Dec. 11, 2020 – New Premium Processing DirectivePresident Signs Appropriations Legislation Extending EB-5 and More Government FunctionsCongress Passes Continuing Resolution Opening Government and Vital Programs such as EB-5 and E-Verify EB-3
Senate Passes Per-Country Cap Elimination Bill that Affects Employment-Based Visa Programs Such as EB-5Congress Passes and the President Signs the Continuing Resolution Keeping Government and Vital Programs such as EB-5 and E-Verify Operational Thru Dec. 11, 2020 – New Premium Processing DirectiveThe Department of State (DOS) December 2019 Visa Bulletin Released Firm News
Greenberg Traurig’s Immigration and Compliance Team Wishes Our Clients and Colleagues Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year15 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized as Lawdragon 500 U.S. Corporate Employment LawyersGreenberg Traurig Elevates Kristen W. Ng to Shareholder and Agnes Cha Rudinsky to Of Counsel in Northern Virginia Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Government Accountability Office Agrees to Investigate Immigration Case Backlog at USCIS as EB-5 Adjudication Times Dramatically IncreaseSummary of GAO report - Immigrant Investor Program: Proposed Project Investments in Targeted Employment AreasPending EB-5 Legislation Provides a Comprehensive Response to the GAO Government Shutdown
Congress Passes Omnibus Bill and Continuing Resolution Keeping Government and Vital Programs Such as EB-5 and E-Verify OperationalPresident Trump Signs Appropriation Packages Extending Vital Programs Like EB-5 and Preventing a Government ShutdownCongress Releases 12-Bill Funding Package to Extend Vital Programs Such as EB-5 and to Prevent a Government Shutdown Green Cards
I-751 Petition Receipt Notices and I-829 Petition Receipt Notices Now Valid for 24 Months as Proof of StatusCOVID-19 Vaccine Added To Requirements For Green Card Processing, Effective Oct. 1Important Update on Immigration Issues Related to U.S. Permanent Residents Unable to Travel Back to U.S. Due to Coronavirus Outbreak in China Immigration Reform
Biden Administration Revokes Trump’s 'Green Card Ban' In Another Step Towards Restoring the Functioning of the U.S. Immigration SystemNew Biden Immigration Bill Announced on Day One of AdministrationCongress Passes Omnibus Bill and Continuing Resolution Keeping Government and Vital Programs Such as EB-5 and E-Verify Operational India
Biden Administration Lifts Travel Restrictions to Allow Vaccinated Travelers into United StatesPresident Biden Signs Presidential Proclamation Suspending Entry of Certain Persons Entering US from IndiaUS Immigration and COVID-19-Related Travel Considerations: Update on Travel to the United States from India Inspector General
Investigation into Employee Complaints about Management of USCIS' EB-5 ProgramThe Office of the Inspector General Releases Report Critical of the USCIS Administration of the EB-5 Regional Center ProgramSenate Confirms USCIS Director Mayorkas for DHS Deputy Position and President Obama Announces His Pick to Replace Him Investment
Greenberg Traurig and Visa Franchise to Present on 'Choosing the Optimal Path for Permanent Residency in the US: Understanding the Direct EB-5'What Does the New I-956 EB-5 Regional Center Designation Process Mean for Regional Center Investors?OMB Publishes Fall 2018 Unified Agenda with EB-5 Regulatory Updates National Visa Center
National Visa Center (NVC) Confirms it is Working To Restore Cases Affected by October 2016 Retrogression: Notice on Employment 5th Preference Cases at NVCNational Visa Center Confirms it is Working To Restore Cases Affected by October 2016 Retrogression: Notice on Employment 5th Preference Cases at NVC Posts in Chinese
Significant Advancement in the EB-5 Category – March 2020 Visa Bulletin Update & Use of Chart B for Filing Adjustment of Status ApplicationsAlert – U.S. Embassy and Consulates in China Cancel Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visa Interviews for the Week of Feb. 3 通知：美国驻华大使馆和领事馆取消2月3日一周的移民类和非移民类签证面试Greenberg Traurig EB-5团队祝愿尊敬的客户和各位同事节日快乐！新年快乐！ Screening Procedures
GT Alert - President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States”: Q&ASummary of Executive Order: Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Attacks by Foreign NationalsGT Alert: New Executive Order Impacts Entry to the United States, Visa Issuance, Refugee, and Screening Procedures Temporary Restraining Order
Two Temporary Restraining Orders Issued for the Executive Order on the Travel BanU.S. Court of Appeals Declines to Stay Temporary Restraining Order in connection with Executive OrderCourt Issues Temporary Restraining Order Against Enforcement of January 27, 2017 Executive Order; Agencies Cooperating U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Immigration Issues for Chinese Travelers to the United States During the Coronavirus OutbreakDHS Issues New Rules for Searching Electronic Devices at the BorderBREAKING – Supreme Court of the United States Partially Lifts Injunctions Barring President Trump’s Travel Ban But Agrees to Hear Case in Fall of 2017 U.S. Customs and Border Protections
Important Update on Immigration Issues Related to U.S. Permanent Residents Unable to Travel Back to U.S. Due to Coronavirus Outbreak in ChinaMaintaining Eligibility for Permanent Residence for EB-5 Investors: Termination of CPR StatusCourt Issues Temporary Restraining Order Against Enforcement of January 27, 2017 Executive Order; Agencies Cooperating Webinar
Greenberg Traurig and Visa Franchise to Present on 'Choosing the Optimal Path for Permanent Residency in the US: Understanding the Direct EB-5'Kate Kalmykov and Jennifer Hermansky Present on Understanding the EB-5 Immigrant Investor ProgramWEBINAR | The Right Time is Now: Succeeding with EB-5 in 2022
