by James Pinedo | Dec 26, 2020 | Investor Visas
By: Joseph Barnett The Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status (“Form I-829”) is the final step of the EB-5 process in which the immigrant investor provides evidence of one’s sustained investment and job...
by kbogucki@longviewstrategies.com | Dec 21, 2020 | Announcements
Bernard Wolfsdorf, Managing Partner of WR, has been recognized among the EB-5 industry’s leading and most influential professionals in the world. Congratulations to Bernie for his 2021 rating as a Top 25 EB-5 Lawyer by Uglobal Immigration...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 17, 2020 | Global
This article provides an overview of investor visas in several countries. Canada There remains only one passive (i.e., not at risk) investor program in Canada, and it is being piloted by the Province of Québec. As a pathway leading to permanent residence in Québec, it...
by kbogucki@longviewstrategies.com | Dec 12, 2020 | Announcements
WR congratulates Naveen Rahman Bhora for her promotion to Equity Partner. In this role, Ms. Rahman-Bhora will serve on WR’s executive committee alongside Bernard Wolfsdorf, Charina Garcia, Cliff Rosenthal, David Fullmer, and Richard Yemm. Ms. Bhora’s promotion...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 10, 2020 | Global
This article provides updates on what the Brexit transition means for British nationals residing in France. On December 31, 2020, at midnight, the Brexit transition period will end. The United Kingdom (UK) will become a third country to the European Union (EU)....
by James Pinedo | Dec 6, 2020 | Investor Visas
By: Robert Blanco, Esq. President-elect Trump made immigration a significant issue in his campaign, promising to enact a host of immigration policies focusing on curbing illegal immigration and increased screening procedures. Although the details of any new...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 1, 2020 | Global
Last Updated: November 30, 2020 As the number of coronavirus cases around the world spikes, Americans may find their international travel plans impeded by closed borders, cancelled flights, quarantines and testing. Many countries are still barring all U.S. citizens...
by James Pinedo | Nov 27, 2020 | Investor Visas
On February 3, 2017, the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington issued a temporary restraining order, prohibiting the federal government from enforcing Sections 3(c) [90-day travel ban on “immigrants and nonimmigrants” from designated...
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 25, 2020 | Global
The Swiss Federal Council has decided upon the following permit quota numbers for 2021: Work permit quotas for assignees from EU/EFTA: L permits: 3’000 B permits: 500 Work permit quotas for non-EU/EFTA nationals: L permits : 4’000 B permits : 4’500 For these...
by James Pinedo | Nov 14, 2020 | Investor Visas
by Avi Friedman and Bernard Wolfsdorf This travel advisory summarizes the main issues and requirements for foreign nationals who plan to travel outside the U.S. to make ensure reentry is as seamless as possible. If unclear, or if your specific situation needs...
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 13, 2020 | Global
Decision of 11th November 2020 of the General Directorate of Public Health, related to health controls to undertake at the entry points of Spain Spain announced the obligation of passengers travelling to Spain by air or sea to undertake a COVID-19 RT-PCR test within...
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 12, 2020 | Global
Due to the current political climate in Hong Kong, new temporary and permanent immigration pathways, as well as fast-track processes, are being implemented for Hong Kong residents. New policies include expedition of processing for work and study permits, open work...
by James Pinedo | Nov 12, 2020 | Investor Visas
The U.S. House of Representatives recently joined many states by voting to decriminalize marijuana via legislation that would remove cannabis from the list of scheduled substances under the Controlled Substances Act and eliminate criminal penalties for individuals who...
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 9, 2020 | Global
The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has published the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules which set out the legal framework for the new immigration system. Important Dates 12/1/2020: skilled worker route opens 12/31/2020: free movement rights end for EU citizens...
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 9, 2020 | Global
In order to provide proactive strategies related to the hiring of foreign workers in Singapore in the context of the increasing labor market restrictions, here are recommended steps companies can take in advance of immigration sponsorship to meet government...
by James Pinedo | Nov 6, 2020 | Investor Visas
By: Bernard Wolfsdorf, Joseph Barnett, and Robert Blanco USCIS has issued new policy guidance to clarify that violations of federal controlled substance law, including violations involving marijuana, are generally a bar to establishing good...
by James Pinedo | Oct 30, 2020 | Investor Visas
By: Joseph Barnett Canada has officially legalized the production, distribution, sale and possession of cannabis across Canada. While some foreign nationals may want to head north and celebrate, beware of potential consequences upon re-entry into the United...
by James Pinedo | Oct 22, 2020 | Investor Visas
Twenty-four states, including California, and the District of Columbia have enacted laws which legalize or decriminalize the use and possession of marijuana in some form for medicinal purposes. Four of these states (Colorado, Washington, Oregon, and Alaska) and...
by James Pinedo | Oct 16, 2020 | Investor Visas
By: Joseph Barnett Writ of mandamus lawsuits against U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) are en vogue, and for good reason: as of December 2, 2019, the estimated time range to process a Form I-526 petition has skyrocketed from...
by Frank Alvarado | Sep 23, 2020 | Global
Summary: The Home Office has published further details on the new post-Brexit immigration system. Also, there was an update on international travelers arriving in the United Kingdom (UK). Overview: The Home Office recently published further details on the proposed new...
by Frank Alvarado | Sep 23, 2020 | Global
Beginning on July 15, 2020, foreign citizens and those crossing the Russian border on a regular flight, and entering Russia with any purpose except work, must present documentation of a negative COVID-19 test in Russian or English: (1) The document should confirm a...
by Frank Alvarado | Sep 23, 2020 | Global
When Germany agreed to change its skilled immigration laws in 2019 to facilitate the immigration of skilled employees from abroad, its economy was thriving and the labor market was robust and on the edge of turning into an employee market. IT professionals, engineers,...
by Frank Alvarado | Sep 23, 2020 | Global
Last Updated: September 22, 2020 LEGAL DISCLAIMER WR maintains a Global Travel Advisory for American travelers on our COVID-19 Resource page. Due to the evolving and unpredictable nature of the global pandemic, please be advised that COVID-19 related travel...
by Frank Alvarado | Sep 22, 2020 | Global
The government has made changes to the Québec Experience Class (PEQ) program. For the past 10 years, workers and students in Québec had the choice between two permanent residence streams: the expedited ” Québec Experience Class” (Programme de...
by James Pinedo | Sep 18, 2020 | Investor Visas
USCIS processing times have been frustratingly long and made even worse due to COVID-19. Unfortunately, the delays are now getting longer and adversely impacting the lives of employers, employees and families. As a result, more immigrants are turning to the courts for...
