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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 PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT-BASED ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS FAQs
On December 8, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about...


WILLIAMS GLOBAL LAW WILL BE CLOSED FROM DECEMBER 20, 2023 - JANUARY 1, 2023
Williams Global Law will close on Wedenesday, December 20, 2023, and will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. We hope you enjoy the...


SIMONE WILLIAMS ATTENDS CORPORATE COUNCIL ON AFRICA ANNUAL GALA AND AWARDS CEREMONY
This month, Williams Global Law Partner, Simone Williams, attended the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) Gala and Awards Ceremony. CCA...


SIMONE WILLIAMS HOSTED A DELEGATION FROM BRASILIA, BRAZIL
Simone Williams was delighted to represent the DC Chamber of Commerce as they formally welcomed a delegation of Brazilian hospitality and...


WILLIAMS GLOBAL LAW ATTENDS DINNERIN HONOR OF JAMAICAN PRIME MINISTER
Williams Global Law Partners, Simone Williams and Robert Arrington, attended an incredible dinner to celebrate the Most Honorable Andrew...


DECEMBER 2023 VISA BULLETIN
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released its December 2023 Visa Bulletin. Each month, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration...


USCIS ESTABLISHES FAMILYREUNIFICATION PAROLE PROCESS FOR ECUADOR
On November 15, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) implemented a new family reunification parole (FRP) process...


USCIS ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY AND ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES OF ADDITIONAL H-2A AND H-2B VISAS
On November 16, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), alongside the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and the...


USCIS EXPANDS myProgress TO FORM I-485 AND FORM I-821
On November 21, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the expansion of myProgress (formerly known as...


USCIS UPDATES GUIDANCE ON EB-5 REGIONAL CENTER PROGRAM
On October 26, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated the USCIS Policy Manual with new guidance on the EB-5...


SIMONE WILLIAMS IS A FEATURED WRITER IN IIUSA'S REGIONAL CENTER BUSINESS JOURNAL!
In the October 2023 issue of Invest In the USA (IIUSA) Regional Center Business Journal, Founding Partner, Simone Williams, was featured...


SIMONE WILLIAMS SIGHTINGS: REWARDING MEETINGS WITH AMBASSADORS!
Williams Global Law Founding Partner, Simone Williams, engaged in several fruitful meetings of the minds with global leaders. The DC...


November 2023 Visa Bulletin
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released its November 2023 Visa Bulletin. Each month, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration...


DHS ANNOUNCES RELIEF FOR CAMEROONIAN F-1 NONIMMIGRANT STUDENTS
On October 6, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a notice in the Federal Register providing Special Student Relief...


USCIS ISSUES POLICY GUIDANCE REGARDING THE J NONIMMIGRANT CLASSIFICATION
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued policy guidance on October 24, 2023, regarding the 2-year foreign residence...


DOS PROVIDES IMPORTANT UPDATES ON PASSPORT PROCESSING
On October 2, 2023, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) provided updates on passport processing timelines and demand. Between October 2022...


USCIS PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR EB-5 TIMEFRAME AND TERMINATED REGIONAL CENTERS
On October 11, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provided additional guidance regarding Congressional changes...


USCIS CLARIFIES POLICY FOR SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP ON L-1 PETITIONS
On October 20, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued policy guidance to clarify that a sole proprietorship...


USCIS SEES IMPROVEMENT IN EB-5 PROCESSING TIMES
As 2023 comes to a close, immigrant investors in regional center programs have seen a decrease in EB-5 processing times. Reports indicate...


SIMONE WILLIAMS HONORED AT SHE RISES INT'L, INC. AWARDS CEREMONY
On October 7, Williams Global Law Founding Partner, Simone Williams, was honored at the SHE RISES Int’l Inc. Annual Fundraiser & Awards...
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