On Jan. 10, 2025, the outgoing Biden administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly one million individuals in the United States. Specifically, DHS extended TPS for 18 months for qualifying individuals from El Salvador, Sudan, Ukraine, and Venezuela. To qualify for the TPS extension, individuals from
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Navigating the Future of H-1B, L-1 and O-1 Visas
As the new Trump administration takes shape, tech companies and foreign workers are keenly observing potential changes to the H-1B visa program and other related tech visas. The administration is expected to appease its opposing stakeholders by maintaining strong relationships with the tech industry while also…
Immigration Insights Episode 2 | Navigating US Immigration Law and Tax Complexities for High-Net-Worth Individuals
In this episode of Greenberg Traurig’s Immigration Insights podcast series, host Kate Kalmykov is joined by GT colleague and Tax Practice Shareholder, Erez Tucner, to explore the intersection of U.S. immigration and tax considerations for high-net-worth individuals. They discuss the implications of U.S. tax residency, strategies for tax planning before moving to the…
Immigration and Form I-9 Compliance Considerations in Mergers and Acquisitions
U.S. immigration laws are playing an increasingly significant role in corporate transactions, and the incoming presidential administration’s expected emphasis on immigration enforcement highlights the importance of addressing these considerations during due diligence. A thorough due diligence process is a critical step for acquiring companies to enhance compliance with immigration laws, evaluate potential liabilities, and identify…
Israel Launches Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA-IL) for Visa-Exempt Travelers, Including US Citizens
By Jack Jrada
Many countries allow business travelers and tourists from visa-exempt nations to enter without visas for short stays, often with no pre-flight registration requirements. The list of countries now requiring pre-flight registration, however, continues to grow with Israel’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA-IL) system, which took effect Jan. 1, 2025. The system seeks to enhance national…
USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2025 H-1B Cap
On Dec. 2, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it received enough H-1B petitions to meet the 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for fiscal year (FY) 2025.
USCIS will send non-selection notices to registrants through their petitioners’ online…
US Citizens Must Apply for ETA Before Traveling to UK Starting Jan. 8, 2025
Just as UK citizens must obtain electronic authorization via the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) before traveling to the United States for business or tourism, U.S. citizens are now required to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before visiting the UK.
All non-Europeans may apply for an ETA as of Nov. 27, 2024. U.S., Canadian…
Government I-9 Audits: Considerations for Employers Amid Greater Immigration Enforcement
Under the incoming Trump administration, employers should prepare for heightened immigration enforcement and a potential increase in Form I-9 audits conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Homeland Security agency responsible for I-9 enforcement. During the first Trump administration, ICE audits increased significantly compared to prior years, although enforcement efforts then declined…
Kate Kalmykov Speaks on JTC’s EB-5 Webinar
Kate Kalmykov, co-chair of GT’s Global Immigration & Compliance Practice, spoke on the “Securing EB-5’s Future Webinar: How Will Pending Litigation Impact the Industry?” hosted by JTC Nov. 20, 2024.
Over the past year, regional centers and industry organizations have filed lawsuits in response to several changes to the EB-5 program. Panelists discussed the…
Kate Kalmykov Recognized on ‘Women Attorneys of the Year’ List by New Jersey Law Journal
Kate Kalmykov, GT Shareholder & Co-Chair of the Global Immigration & Compliance Practice, is included on the New Jersey Law Journal’s 2024 “Women Attorneys of the Year” list.This award recognizes attorneys who made an impact in the legal profession over the past two years. The publication notes: “Whether they resolved a significant case…