The German Bundestag and Bundesrat adopted the Fourth Act Amending the Nationality Act that entered into force on 20 August 2021. These include major changes regarding the acquisition of German citizenship and give many persons the opportunity who previously did not...

The U.S. State Department and Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advised on Monday November 22, 2021 against travel to Germany and Denmark because of a rising number of COVID-19 cases in those countries. For Germany, the State Department issued a Level 4...

Starting in early November, the U.S. will lift travel restrictions for some foreign nationals who are fully vaccinated. This applies to travelers from the 26 European Schengen countries, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Brazil, China, Iran, India and South Africa.Existing...

The following is an excerpt translation of the publication of the German Bundestag published on April 4, 2021. If passed it will have a profound impact on many people, who were thus far not able to German citizenship! Fourth Act Amending the Nationality Act The Fourth...

Holiday Travel: Restrictions on travel to Germany for non-business purposesWith the upcoming holiday season, Germans in the U.S. are eager to visit Germany. In this brief overview, we intend to provide you with answers and resources to FAQs concerning the current...

The EB-5 Investor Visa Program offers a significant opportunity for foreign nationals to realize the American dream.  However, the structure of the program is such that, for many immigrant investors, that dream can turn into a financial or legal nightmare.  Indeed,...

This is a follow up on our last webinar. The travel restrictions are still in place. However, there are additional exceptions to the various travel bans. Which travel bans are still in effect ? Who can apply for an exemption? What are the requirements for a national...

Many unmarried couples have been impacted by the recent travel restriction. Effective August 10, 2020, Federal Minister of the Interior Seehofer authorizes unmarried partners to enter Germany again for visits from third countries. You can read the press release in...

Thank you for attending our GABC seminar “Updates on travel restrictions” on July 16, 2020. We had over 57 attendees and we are looking forward to the next one.  As discussed, in light of the pandemic, travel restrictions as well as immigration rules can change very...

Recently, in the wake of Brexit, inquiries about acquiring German citizenship have increased. On August 30, 2019, the German Federal Ministry of the Interior issued new rules that clarify and expand the categories of descendants of victims of National Socialist...

Each day, our minds are boggled as we deal with the rapidly evolving events that seem unimaginable just a few short weeks ago. For U.S. citizens who enjoy the full rights and privileges of U.S. citizenship, the uncertainty is hard enough. However, for non-U.S....

These are unsettling and complex times for everybody. Routines have been interrupted, businesses have come to a halt, business owners are in survival mode, employers are making decisions on how to handle payroll, and employees face potential unemployment. In this...

If you acquired US Citizenship after January 1, 2000 and lost your German citizenship because of that, you might still get your German citizenship back! German citizens who apply for and acquire US citizenship without a valid “Beibehaltungsgenehmigung” (retention...

Have you thought about applying for a visa to travel to the USA?[nbsp] If so, then as of May 31, 2019, you must be prepared to provide information about your social media presence. As a result of an updated application format, about 15 million people per year will be...

What are the benefits of incorporation? Several considerations drive the decision to incorporate, including ownership and control, asset protection, and taxation. Incorporation can help limit your personal liability as a business owner. This is because, in general, a...

In the immigration context, lawyers face a difficult challenge when dealing with a client who has a foreign conviction. This is especially so where the conviction arises under a statute relating to the control and management of an otherwise legal business. U.S....

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Lawyers who serve clients seeking to obtain citizenship in another country should be aware that naturalization may result in unintended consequences. Among those consequences is the possibility that a voluntary naturalization may result in the loss of a client's...

The International Graduate Law Programs' “Worldwide Alumni Reunion” got under way March 23rd, 2012 with panels on the transnational practice of law, from litigation and arbitration to corporate practice. All the participating panelists are graduates of the...

Senators Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) and Mike Lee (R-UT) announced that they will offer a bipartisan proposal to stimulate foreign investment in the United States.The legislation they propose would boost demand for homes by giving three-year residence visas to...