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New Guidance for Foreign Employee Export License Applications

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The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security recently published updated guidelines for companies submitting export license applications for their foreign employees. More specifically, BIS revised the...more

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Unconstitutionally Excessive FBAR Penalties? It Depends

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You may recall that earlier this year the IRS launched an initiative to pursue 125,000 “high-income, high-wealth” taxpayers who have not filed taxes since 2017. These were cases where the IRS received third party information...more

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USCIS Improvements Cut Naturalization Processing Time

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USCIS is processing naturalization cases faster than they have in years, and the agency is managing to cut down on its naturalization backlog. Given the current average timing, eligible green card holders who applied early in...more

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Surrendering U.S. Citizenship: How it Can Help, How it Can Hurt

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U.S. citizenship is a privilege for many, but it can also be a burdensome and unwanted obligation for others. Some individuals find themselves to be U.S. citizens without wanting to be, such as if their parents...more

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New DHS Parole Policy for Long-Term Undocumented Spouses, Stepchildren

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Seyfarth Synopsis: On Aug. 19, 2024, DHS posted for public inspection a Federal Register notice implementing the “Keeping Families Together” process for certain noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens. “Keeping...more

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Investing in the U.S.: What You Need for a Visa

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There are people all over the world who are interested in investing in the United States. Fortunately, there is a visa classification, the E-2 Treaty Investor, that covers many of them. Originally published by Law360 Canada....more

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Expansion of Parole in Place for Immediate Relatives to Begin Taking Applications August 19

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After the White House announced its New Process to Promote the Unity and Stability of Families, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin accepting applications on August 19, 2024. This process will help...more

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Swapping Foreign Real Properties On a Tax Deferred Basis

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Over the last couple of years, several of my friends have become citizens of the country from which their parents emigrated to the U.S. Also during that period, some acquaintances took advantage of the so-called “golden...more

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LLCS & Jurisdictional Allegations in the Fifth Circuit: It’s Membership, not Ownership

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By now, attorneys practicing in the Fifth Circuit should know that if a case is in federal court on the basis of diversity jurisdiction, they must ensure that the record supports the diversity of citizenship requirement, lest...more

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Establishing General Personal Jurisdiction for an LLC

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To exercise valid jurisdiction over any claim, a federal court must have both personal jurisdiction and subject matter jurisdiction. Subject matter jurisdiction can be based on diversity of citizenship, the presence of a...more

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Ups and Downs of Golden Visa Programs

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The mixed results of their visa programs aimed at attracting foreign investors have some European countries reconsidering, even as the U.S. program continues. In 2022, the United States reauthorized its EB-5 Immigrant...more

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New Protections for Foreign National Spouses of U.S. Citizens Announced

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President Joe Biden announced protections for undocumented foreign national spouses of U.S. citizens who have lived in the United States for 10 years without a legal immigration status. This will protect approximately 500,000...more

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Court Permits Parties to Cure Defective Diversity Jurisdiction in Suit Against Underwriters at Lloyd’s

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In MAve Hotel Investors LLC d/b/a The MAve Hotel, et al. v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London, et al., 2024 WL 2830909, (S.D.N.Y. 2024), to preserve diversity jurisdiction, the United States District Court for the...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Incoming Legislative Changes for Ontario Employers: New Prohibition on Requirements Listed in Job Postings and Application Forms

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Further to our last post where we discussed the caution employers should exercise when requesting proof of citizenship or permanent residency status in the job application process, employers may soon face an additional level...more

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Capitol Connection, May 2024

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The ever-changing landscape of state government requires businesses across all industries to stay informed on the happenings in Madison. Welcome to the May issue of the Capitol Connection....more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - MoFo+

Empowering Voices: The Story Of The Afghanistan National Institute Of Music

On April 30, 2024, MoFo partner and global co-chair of the Investigations + White Collar Defense practice group Carrie H. Cohen and associate Sabreena Khalid in MoFo’s Finance Group spoke with Lesley Rosenthal, president of...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

New Path to U.S. Citizenship for German Nationals Goes Into Effect June 26, 2024

On March 26, 2024, the German government issued an amendment to the German Citizenship Act, which will become effective on June 26, 2024. This will have a positive impact on German nationals residing in the United States...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

UPDATE: Gesetz zur Modernisierung des deutschen Staatsangehörigkeitsrechts

Das vom Deutschen Bundestag beschlossene Gesetz zur Modernisierung des Staatsangehörigkeitsrechts (StARModG) wurde am 26. März 2024 im Bundesgesetzblatt verkündet. In seinen wesentlichen Teilen tritt das Gesetz drei Monate...more

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UPDATE: Germany’s Dual Citizenship Law Goes Into Effect at End of June 2024

The Act on the Modernization of Citizenship Law (StARModG) passed by the German Bundestag was published in the Federal Law Gazette (Bundesgesetzblatt) on March 26, 2024. The main parts of the law will go into effect on June...more

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Jones Act: Determining U.S. Citizenship of Public Companies

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The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, commonly known as the “Jones Act” requires that any vessel engaged in the U.S. coastwise trade be owned and operated by U.S. citizens. To qualify as a U.S. citizen under the Jones Act an...more

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Proposed changes to German Citizenship Retention Permits and the impact on U.S. citizenship applications

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Soon, a retention permit to keep German citizenship before taking on another citizenship will no longer be necessary – BUT NOT YET....more

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Bundestag beschließt neues Staatsangehörigkeitsgesetz

Der Gesetzesentwurf zur Modernisierung des Staatsangehörigkeitsrechts wurde von der Bundesregierung am 30. November 2023 vorgelegt und am 19. Januar 2024 vom Bundestag mit 382 zu 234 Stimmen beschlossen. Das Gesetz tritt...more

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Germany Approves Eases in Citizenship Laws

On January 19, 2024, the German Bundestag approved new legislation easing the rules on obtaining German citizenship and eliminating restrictions on dual citizenship. The law was passed by a vote of 382 to 284. The German...more

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Increases Premium Processing Fees

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule to increase premium processing fees. The new fees will start on February 26, 2024. On December 27, 2023, USCIS announced an inflation adjustment...more

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Apple to pay $25 MM to settle claims it discriminated against U.S. workers

Apple Inc. has agreed to pay $25 million to the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, Immigrant and Employee Rights Section, to settle claims that it discriminated against U.S. workers in recruiting and hiring...more

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