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Recent Developments in U.S. Immigration Policy: Venezuelan TPS, Afghan TPS and Birthright Citizenship

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Venezuelan TPS: Legal Challenges and Employment Impacts - On May 19, 2025, the Supreme Court lifted a lower court injunction blocking the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans. As a result of this...more

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All That Glitters May Not Be Gold: Trump’s Gold Card vs EB-5

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In a significant move to attract wealthy investors, President Donald Trump has floated a new immigration initiative known as the “Gold Card.” The initial announcement indicates that the Gold Card will make the EB-5 investment...more

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Birthright Citizenship: Impact on Business Immigration?

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President Trump’s Executive Order, “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship,” limits birthright citizenship to babies born in the United States after February 20, 2025, who had at least one parent who was a...more

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Trump Administration Issues Executive Orders on Extreme Vetting (Including Possible Travel Bans) and Birthright Citizenship

On Jan. 20, 2025, the Trump Administration issued scores of Executive Orders (EOs). Among them was one that requires U.S. agencies to ensure immigrants “are vetted and screened to the maximum degree possible.” The EO...more

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Six Executive Orders Pertaining to Immigration and DHS Directives

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On January 20, 2025, President Trump issues six executive orders covering immigration policy decisions. A summary of these executive orders follows. This executive order ends birthright citizenship for those infants who: (1)...more

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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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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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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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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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