04/29/2010

Global Immigration Alert: India - “Zero Tolerance” Mandated for Indian Visa Applications

The Indian Embassy outsources receipt of tourist, business, and work permit visa applications to the India Visa Center-Travisa Outsourcing Office (“Travisa”). Tourist, business and work permit visa applications are submitted directly to Travisa, and Travisa, in turn, submits the application to the Indian Consulate having jurisdiction over the foreign national.

On April 21, 2010, Travisa announced that implementation of regulatory changes...

04/28/2010

Global Immigration Alert: Brazil - Appointment-Based Registration Procedures Reversed in São Paulo

The government of Brazil recently made changes to its in-country registration procedures impacting foreign nationals situated in São Paulo.

Overview

All foreign nationals who will be in Brazil for more than 90 days are required to register with Brazil’s Federal Police. Registration for work permit holders must be done within 30 days of the foreign national’s first entry into Brazil pursuant to an endorsed work visa in their passport....

04/22/2010

Gibney’s IP Practice Group Hosts Russian Delegation

On Wednesday, April 28, 2010, Gibney, Anthony & Flaherty, LLP will host and present a seminar with the U.S. Department of Commerce on enforcing Intellectual Property rights in the United States. The seminar will be presented to a delegation of judges from Russia.

Speakers will include:

• Brian W. Brokate, Head of Gibney’s Intellectual Property Practice Group
• Rosanna M. Fox, Associate in Gibney's Immigration Practice Group
• Douglas A....

04/21/2010

South Africa: 2010 FIFA World Cup – Travel Tips and Visa Requirements

The 2010 FIFA World Cup will be held from June 11, 2010 through July 11, 2010 in nine cities across South Africa, including Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Pretoria, Rustenburg, Port Elizabeth, Polokwane, and Nelspruit. Foreign nationals planning to attend the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa should determine if a visa is required for their visit as soon as possible.

Citizens of certain countries, including the United...

04/19/2010

USCIS Issues "E-Verify Enrollment Quick Reference Guide"

In March 2010 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued an “E-Verify Enrollment Quick Reference Guide” for employers who elect to enroll their companies in E-Verify.

This guide follows the more comprehensive “Quick Reference Guide for Employers” issued in March 2009, and provides specific guidance on E-Verify enrollment procedures, including company registration, user role designation, and selection of verification locations...