ArticleFact vs. Fiction In U.S. ImmigrationAlthough the above-described incident is, in fact, fake, President Trump is in the process of issuing several Executive Orders pertaining to immigration.United StatesImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleGovernment Shutdown Triggers EB-5 Regional Center Program LapseA continuing resolution that would have funded the U.S. government and extend several immigration programs until February 16 has failed in the Senate.United StatesImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleGreen and Spiegel's Matthew Galati Defends the EB-5 Program in Interview with Associated PressU.S. Investors and Entrepreneurs Division manager Matthew Galati was featured in a recent Associated Press article, "Chinese spent $24B on U.S., other ‘golden visas.'" United StatesImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleGreen And Spiegel Attorneys Featured In Chinese-Language NewspaperGrode opined further that the Trump Administration is likely to increase worksite enforcement. United StatesImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleGreen And Spiegel Secures Multiple Federal Court Wins Against USCISGreen and Spiegel, U.S. is proud to share a series of successful litigation outcomes achieved by our associate attorneys with our Midwest office – Elizabeth Myers and Zachary Maria—each securing victories...United StatesImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleGreen and Spiegel Submits Comment on the Proposed EB-5 "Modernization Rule"The Green and Spiegel Investor Team submitted its comment on the proposed EB-5 Modernization Rule. For background, see our analysis of the proposed Rule here. United StatesImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleHiring of Ineligible Workers Nets Major U.S. Employer Criminal Charges, Record-Setting FineFailure to comply with Immigration and Nationality Act rules regarding unauthorized workers has resulted in a guilty plea to a federal criminal charge for Philadelphia-area company, Asplundh Tree Experts, Co., and monetary penalties totaling $95 million. United StatesImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleHow To Prepare For An ICE Visit At Your Place Of BusinessA key pillar of Trump 2.0's immigration policy is his stated intent to remove any and all undocumented foreign nationals present in the United States, at any cost. The extent to which he will achieve this goal remains.United StatesImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleInvestor Update: More Stakeholders React, USCIS Removes I-526/I-829 ReportsWe are continuing our coverage of USCIS' publishing of I-526 and I-829 performance data by Regional Center. United StatesImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleIt Sure Looks Like New EB-5 Regulations Are Coming In 2017 (Part 1)Last week, USCIS moved forward with an important procedural step in the regulatory rulemaking process by sending proposed EB-5 regulations to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). United StatesImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleJonathan Grode Presents on Expected "Trumpian" Changes to U.S. ImmigrationOn January 26th U.S. Practice Director Jonathan Grode presented "The Future of Business Immigration: The Trumpian Effect" at One Penn Center at Suburban Station. Jonathan's sold-out presentation was made in conjunction with the French American Chamber of Commerce -- Philadelphia Chapter.United StatesImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleMajor Developments for the Israeli E-2 VisaAfter years of fits and starts, Israeli media is now widely reporting that the Knesset Internal Affairs Committee has approved its long-anticipated reciprocal immigration regulations, which was ostensibly the final legal roadblock in allowing American and Israeli Investors opportunity to apply for each other's investment visas.United StatesImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleNew USCIS Guidance Extends Validity Period For Employment Authorization Documents For Certain CategoriesU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is extending the validity period for certain categories of immigrants eligible to receive Employment Authorization Documents (EADs).United StatesImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticlePotential Changes For Canadians Driving And Staying In The USIn 2025, separating fact from fiction regarding US Immigration enforcement has become a task unto itself. The pace and rumors of what has happened, or what could happen, can be overwhelming.United StatesImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleReminder: USCIS Still Denying Advance Parole ApplicationsAs a reminder to our clients, USCIS is continuing to deny pending Advance Parole (AP) applications (Form I-131) for applicants who travel abroad before their AP applications are approved.United StatesImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleThe H-1B $100,000 Proclamation Overturned As Unconstitutional Tax And Administrative Procedure Act ViolationGreen and Spiegel LLP is a leading immigration law firm serving both Canadian and U.S. clients with comprehensive corporate and individual immigration services.United StatesImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleThe Next Trump Administration: How Businesses And Foreign Workers Can PrepareOn January 20, 2025, Chief Justice John Roberts will swear-in Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States of America following his decided Electoral College.United StatesImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleThird-Party-Placements Once Again Permitted Under OPTEarlier this year, we reported on an apparent change to USCIS' website that would prohibit F-1 Students working under STEM Optional Practical Training to be placed at third-party worksites, no matter the circumstances. United StatesImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleUpdate on Israeli E-2 Visa: We are Still Waiting, Perhaps until OctoberApril 17, 2017- Shortly after New Year's Day we brought you news that the E-2 Visa is moving forward for Israeli nationals, with a projection that it would go "live" the first or second quarter of 2015. United StatesImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleUPDATE – Registration For Those Driving Into The USA With Plans For Long Term StayWe previously discussed the impending possibility of a new registration requirement being put onto certain Canadians spending extended time in the USA, come April 2025.United StatesImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP