We’re excited to share that the Biden/Harris Administration has recently made significant updates to the International Entrepreneur Parole (IEP) program.
History of International Entrepreneur Parole:
Due to the outdated immigration system lacking a “startup visa,” the Obama/Biden Administration introduced International Entrepreneur Parole. This program is designed for high-potential startups and founders. To apply,
Immigration Tech in 2023: AI, B2C Immigration, Industry Partnerships, and More
For a fifth year in a row, I’ve compiled an annual round-up of what I think are some of the most interesting and important immigration and global mobility tech launches, acquisitions, and fundraising efforts in the prior year. So far, I’ve written immigration tech round-ups for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and
Immigration Lollygagging ~ It’s Time for DOL to Act Quickly and Amend the Schedule A PERM Exemption
On October 30, 2023, President Biden issued Executive Order 14110 on the “Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence.”
EO 14110 included several directives intended to remove immigration-related impediments that make the U.S. less welcoming to noncitizen talent in the fields of artificial intelligence and other “critical and emerging technologies.”
Among the
DHS Launches Three Pilot Programs to Test AI Uses
President Joe Biden’s Executive Order regarding the “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence” directs departments and agencies throughout the government, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State, to develop plans and policies to establish new standards for artificial intelligence (AI) use. In response, DHS has
Beyond PERM: Unlocking New Pathways to Green Card Sponsorship for Key Talent
In light of prolonged Department of Labor (DOL) processing times and recent regulatory settlements involving the DOL and Department of Justice, employers are reevaluating their approaches to securing permanent residence (“green card”) sponsorship for essential talent. While the Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) process has been a staple for many U.S. companies, its multi-phase nature,
The Much Neglected Schedule A, Group II Green Card Option Gets a Boost After USCIS Broadens the “Sciences or Arts” Definition
By Cyrus D. Mehta and Kaitlyn Box*
On April 10, 2024, USCIS issued a policy alert clarifying the term “sciences or arts” for Schedule A, Group II occupations. Schedule A occupations are those for which the Department of Labor (DOL) has recognized that a shortage of U.S. workers exists. Group I occupations consist of physical
Four Essential Steps to Future-Proof Your Immigration Practice with Technology
A few months back, I had the privilege of speaking on a panel about “future-proofing” your immigration practice. Alongside esteemed co-panelists William Stock, Hannah F. Little, and Emily Amara Gordon, Esq., we covered a wide range of topics—from AI integration to process improvement and social media strategies.In this blog post, I’ll dive deeper into four
How Can I Qualify for an O-1A Visa?
Are you looking into getting an O-1 visa as someone with extraordinary ability in your field? You may be wondering- how can I qualify for an O-1A visa?
Fiona McEntee, an experienced immigration attorney with over 16 years in the field, has some invaluable insights into navigating the O-1A visa criteria. Fiona also
Fiona McEntee, an experienced immigration attorney with over 16 years in the field, has some invaluable insights into navigating the O-1A visa criteria. Fiona also
Report on Trends in Global Migration
This week, Kate Kalmykov and Nataliya Rymer attended a series of meetings in Amsterdam with colleagues and industry professionals on global migration, as well as with the GT Amsterdam office.
Key takeaways for 2024 include:
- Companies will continue to focus on cost-saving measures in 2024
- Many global migration teams have set cost savings targets—either
Will Canada Ban Canadian Work Experience Requirements?
Ontario is on the verge of implementing a novel policy: banning employers from requiring Canadian work experience. This move aims to open doors for the country’s vast immigrant population who often struggle to find jobs in their fields despite having international qualifications.
Canada accepts a significant number of immigrants, welcoming over 526,000 new permanent