by kbogucki@longviewstrategies.com | Jan 13, 2021 | Announcements
Critical Immigration and Tax Issues for Start-Ups from Founding through IPO Presented by WR Immigration and DLA Piper Global Law Firm, Part 1 of this webinar series provides essential information and guidance to start-ups on immigration and tax challenges. ...
by Frank Alvarado | Jan 12, 2021 | Immigration Updates, Individual Services
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the filing period for certain Liberian nationals and family members to apply for adjustment of status under the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness provision has been extended until December 20, 2021....
by Frank Alvarado | Jan 8, 2021 | Immigration Updates, Nonimmigrant Visas
On January 8, 2021, new rules will be published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) impacting the H-1B visa lottery to be held in March 2021. The “midnight” regulation is scheduled to take effect on March 9, 2021. While this could impact future cap...
by Frank Alvarado | Jan 5, 2021 | Immigration Updates, Nonimmigrant Visas, Permanent Immigration Visas
Overview On June 22, 2020, Presidential Proclamation 10052 entitled “Suspension of entry of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States labor Market During Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Coronavirus Outbreak” was issued to...
by Frank Alvarado | Jan 4, 2021 | Global
It’s official: Brexit has now taken effect as of 11pm on 31 December 2020. It is no secret that this will have a major impact on almost every area of life in the UK. Perhaps one of the most significant changes will be the UK’s immigration system – the shift from...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 31, 2020 | Permanent Immigration Visas
Employment-Based Adjustments USCIS will accept employment-based adjustment applications in December from foreign nationals with a priority date that is earlier than the Final Action Dates (Chart A) listed in the State Department’s January Visa Bulletin. Therefore...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 30, 2020 | Consular Services & Travel, Nonimmigrant Visas
Briefing: Secretary Pompeo, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, has temporarily expanded the ability of consular officers to waive the in-person interview requirement for individuals applying for a nonimmigrant visa in the same classification....
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 30, 2020 | Consular Services & Travel, Nonimmigrant Visas
Briefing: Secretary Pompeo, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, has temporarily expanded the ability of consular officers to waive the in-person interview requirement for individuals applying for a nonimmigrant visa in the same classification....
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 30, 2020 | Global
This article discusses the resumption of some immigration processing and requirements for complying with safety protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic. After a six-month wait, measures have been announced to resume air border traffic and migration processes. On...
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...
