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Explore the latest firm updates, industry recognition, speaking engagements, media appearances, and professional milestones from Williams Global Law as we continue to lead conversations in immigration and global business



USCIS EXTENDS FLEXIBILITY FOR RESPONDING TO REQUESTS AND NOTICES
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, USCIS is extending the flexibilities it announced on March 30, 2020, to assist applicants who are...


EUROPE EXTENDS BLOCK ON U.S. TRAVELERS OVER CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS
As of July 1, the E.U. reopens its external border to a list of 15 countries in an attempt to save the European tourism season. The list...


USMCA TAKES EFFECT AND REPLACES NAFTA TRADE ERA
As of July 1, 2020, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (“USMCA”) went into effect replacing the North American Free Trade...


Happy Fourth of July!
Simone Williams and her team at Williams Global Law wishes a Happy 4th of July to our clients, colleagues, and friends. May our...


IN HONOR OF CARIBBEAN HERITAGE MONTH, SIMONE WILLIAMS APPEARS ON IMMIGRATION PANEL TO DISCUSS LATEST
June is Caribbean Heritage month in the United States. In honor of Caribbean Heritage month, Managing Attorney, Simone Williams...


SIMONE WILLIAMS APPEARS ON "DIPLOMACY AND BUSINESS" WITH AMBASSADOR AUDREY MARKS
Managing Attorney of Williams Global Law, Simone Williams, appeared as a special guest on ABC Channel 7's program “Diplomacy and Business...
A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM WILLIAMS GLOBAL LAW
As everyone now knows, this is an unprecedented time for the world at large, due to the global coronavirus outbreak. We would like to...


SIMONE WILLIAMS TO APPEAR THIS SUNDAY ON ABC CHANNEL 7 TO DISCUSS LATEST IMMIGRATION ISSUES
Managing Attorney, Simone Williams, will appear on program, “Diplomacy and Business with Ambassador Audrey Marks” this Sunday, March 22...


SIMONE WILLIAMS SPEAKS AT IMMIGRATION FORUM AT THE EMBASSY OF JAMAICA
Recently, Simone Williams spoke at the Embassy of Jamaica on the shifting immigration environment in the U.S. The event was part of the launch of program, “Immigration Empowerment – Promoting awareness and reducing vulnerabilities” hosted by Ambassador Audrey Marks. The launch is part of a broader program of activities that will run from March until August and will involve events in cities including Florida, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, California, Geo


CLIENT CORNER WITH SIMONE WILLIAMS!
This month, we feature one of our Client Success Stories. Ms. Simone Williams, Managing Attorney of Williams Global Law, represents JJ...


SIMONE WILLIAMS INVITED TO SPEAK AT ECONOMIC-IMMIGRATION FORUM IN PARIS, FRANCE
On March 3, 2020, Simone Williams will be the keynote speaker at a forum, entitled "Changing U.S. Economic & Immigration Policies: New Opportunities for the French Business". The forum will take place at 8:30 am on March 3rd at the headquarters of France-Ameriques in Paris France. Details below. The forum is being hosted by France-Ameriques, an organization founded in 1909 by Gabriel Hanotaux, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, to build and maintain friendships between Fr


EB-5 REGIONAL CENTER PROGRAM IS EXTENDED!
In the new legislation signed by President Trump for the year 2020, several immigration-related provisions are included. The ending date...


CONGRATULATIONS TO SIMONE WILLIAMS, NEWLY ELECTED BOARD MEMBER OF THE DC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
This month, Simone Williams, Managing Attorney of Williams Global Law, was elected as a Board Member of the DC Chamber of Commerce (DCC)....


ETHIOPIA TRADE MISSION A SUCCESS!
Last month, Ms. Williams participated in a historic trade mission to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with DC Mayor, Muriel BowserM, DC Council...


SIMONE WILLIAMS SPEAKS AT VOICE OF AMERICA
On November 2nd, Simone Williams, Managing Attorney of Williams Global Law, spoke live on Voice of America’s (VOA) Nightline Africa to discuss current US immigration topics. Nightline Africa is a news radio show hosted by Peter Clottey that brings interviews, news reports, analysis and music across Africa. The topics covered included: the implementation of the new health insurance requirement for individuals seeking to become US permanent residents, the delay on the public c


SIMONE WILLIAMS INVITED ON TRADE MISSION TO ETHIOPIA
The District of Columbia Chamber of Commerce has invited Simone Williams, Managing Attorney of Williams Global Law, on its first Trade...


Simone Williams to be awarded International Pioneer Award by the National Bar Association!
On July 24, 2019, Simone Williams, Founder and Managing Attorney of Williams Global Law, will be accepting the International Pioneer...


Simone Williams Speaking at the National Bar Association Convention in New York City on June 23rd
On July 23, 2019, Simone Williams will be speaking on a CLE panel entitled, “Current Trends in Immigration Law” at the National Bar Association (NBA) Convention in New York City. The panel will take place at 12:15 pm at the Sheraton Times Square hotel in New York City, as part of the annual NBA Convention. The panel is part of the Sixth Annual International Law Section Forum. The National Bar Association (NBA) is hosting its 94th Annual Convention in New York City f


Simone Williams appeared on RealTalk with Dr. David Anderson
On May 28, 2019, Ms. Simone Williams, Managing Attorney of Williams Global Law, was a guest speaker on Real Talk with Dr. David Anderson...
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