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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
REMINDER! INCREASED FEES AND CERTAIN UPDATED FORMS TAKE EFFECT ON APRIL 1 WITH NO GRACE PERIOD
At the start of this year, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced fee changes for several forms starting April 1, 2024 . During a biennial fee review, USCIS determined that the current fees for several forms do not recover the full cost of providing adjudication and naturalization services. Fee changes range from only 7% increase to 2050% increase. H-1B Registration Process fee will increase from $10
SIMONE WILLIAMS IS AN HONORED LISTEE IN THE MARQUIS WHO’S WHO!
Williams Global Law Founding Partner, Simone Williams, has been recognized as an Honored Listee in the Marquis Who’s Who for her...
January 2024 Visa Bulletin
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released its January 2024 Visa Bulletin. Each month, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services...
EXECUTIVE ORDER ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INCLUDES IMMIGRATION-RELATED PROVISIONS
On October 30, 2023, President Biden issued an Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence. The Executive...
DOS PROPOSES UPDATES TO AU PAIR EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) proposes to amend existing Exchange Visitor Program regulations governing the Au Pair category to...
ICE UNVEILS ONLINE PORTAL TO STREAMLINE NONCITIZEN IMMIGRATION OBLIGATIONS
On November 30, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), launched the ICE Portal, a public-facing website that centralizes...
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...
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