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2026 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Opens October 2

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) will open the registration period for the Fiscal Year 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. EDT. Eligible foreign nationals must submit their online applications no later than 12:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Transcending Borders – September 2024

Original immigration and human rights content, immigration policy updates, and firm news.

USCIS Updates Guidance for International Students

Recent updates from USCIS, effective as of August 27, 2024, bring significant changes that provide more flexibility and opportunities for international students on F and M visas. These updates include when students may be eligible for optional practical training (OPT), as well as clarifying matters concerning online classes, school transfers, grace periods, and study abroad.

Charlie Magri Joins GYH as Of Counsel

GYH continues to establish itself as the DC-area’s premier International Protection Practice (IPP) with the addition of Charlie Magri as Of Counsel. Magri, a distinguished attorney and former Legal Officer at the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF), brings unparalleled expertise to the firm’s already robust team.

Italian Residence by Investment

Learn about Italy’s Investor Visa.

Bringing Talent to the Table

Webinar Recording: Bringing Talent to the Table – Update on Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act and Guide to Sponsoring Immigrant Workers in Restaurants

Our Immigrant Stories – Marcela Villeda Sanchinelli

A Guatemalan immigrant herself, Attorney Marcela Villeda Sanchinelli helps foreign nationals through many of the same immigration processes she experienced.

Understanding the National Interest Waiver: Key Points from USCIS Data

In the world of U.S. immigration, the National Interest Waiver (NIW) offers a promising way for people with advanced degrees or exceptional abilities to get a green card without going through the long and complicated PERM labor certification process.

Does Biden’s New Parole in Place Program Apply to You?

On June 18, 2024, President Biden announced a new program allowing some undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens to apply for “parole in place” with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that oversees immigration benefits within the United States.