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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

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

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

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

Quarles & Brady LLP

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

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

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

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

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

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog

Tips for Interviewing Foreign Nationals

Recruiting the best talent is essential for many manufacturers’ ongoing success. Many times, the best talent is an individual who was born in another country and who needs sponsorship to work in the United States....more

Harris Beach PLLC

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Updates National Interest Waiver Guidelines for Advanced STEM Degree Holders

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United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has issued updated guidance on the adjudication of National Interest Waivers (“NIW”) for petitioners holding advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering...more

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Requirement to show citizenship or permanent residency held to be discriminatory

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In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal unanimously held that human rights law prevents employers from requiring employees to hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residence rather than another kind of work...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Latest Developments In Immigration: Visa Ban Rescinded, Reinstatement Of Visa Processing Abroad, And Supreme Court Decisions To...

Rescission Of Presidential Proclamation 10014 – Travel Ban For Immigrant Visa Applicants On February 24, President Biden issued a Proclamation revoking the immigrant visa ban that suspended foreign nationals’ entry to...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

New U.K. Immigration Route for Hong Kong Nationals Registered as British National (Overseas) Citizens

On Wednesday, 1 July 2020, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab confirmed, in a statement to Parliament about Hong Kong, a new bespoke U.K. immigration route for British National (Overseas) (BNO) citizens and their dependants. BNO...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Immigration-Related FAQs In Response to President Trump’s Recent Executive Orders, as of February 2, 2017

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Seyfarth Synopsis: This Management Alert addresses Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) from employers and foreign nationals regarding President Trump’s recent Executive Order on immigration....more

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