Amendment to German Citizenship Law

2021-12-08 Amendment to German Citizenship Law 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...

US DoS issues travel warning for Germany

2021-11-25 US DoS issues travel warning for Germany 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....

Travel Restrictions: New Update!

2021-09-22 Travel Restrictions: New Update! 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,...

Forth Act Amending the Nationality Act

2021-06-08 Forth Act Amending the Nationality Act 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!...

COVID-19 UPDATE No. 3 FOR GERMANS RESIDING IN THE U.S.

2020-11-19 COVID-19 UPDATE No. 3 FOR GERMANS RESIDING IN THE U.S. Holiday Travel: Restrictions on travel to Germany for non-business purposes With the upcoming holiday season, Germans in the U.S. are eager to visit Germany. In this brief overview, we intend to provide...

ASSISTANCE FOR EB-5 INVESTORS

2020-11-12 ASSISTANCE FOR EB-5 INVESTORS 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...

Webinar: Update on Travel Restrictions

2020-10-22 Webinar: Update on Travel Restrictions 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...

Unmarried partners from the U.S. allowed to enter Germany again

2020-08-10 Unmarried partners from the U.S. allowed to enter Germany again 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...

U.S. Consulates in Germany resume limited Visa Services

2020-07-21 U.S. Consulates in Germany resume limited Visa Services 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,...

COVID-19 UPDATE Nr. 2 FOR GERMANS RESIDING IN THE UNITED STATES

2020-04-28 COVID-19 UPDATE Nr. 2 FOR GERMANS RESIDING IN THE UNITED STATES 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....

Covid-19 Update for Germans Residing In The United States

2020-04-02 Covid-19 Update for Germans Residing In The United States 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...

Getting your German citizenship back now easier!

2020-01-31 Getting your German citizenship back now easier! 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...

Germany: Dual Citizenship & Foreign Clients

2016-11-04 Germany: Dual Citizenship & Foreign Clients Lawyers who serve clients seeking to obtain citizenship in another country should be aware that naturalization may result in unintended consequences. From Global Migration Digest, Vol.I, Issue 4...

FAQ BUSINESS FORMATION FOR IMMIGRATION PURPOSES

2015-07-21 FAQ BUSINESS FORMATION FOR IMMIGRATION PURPOSES 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...

YOUR CLIENT HAS A FOREIGN CONVICTION? WHAT NOW?

2015-06-03 YOUR CLIENT HAS A FOREIGN CONVICTION? WHAT NOW? 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...

YOUR CLIENT HAS A FOREIGN CONVICTION? WHAT NOW?

2015-06-03 YOUR CLIENT HAS A FOREIGN CONVICTION? WHAT NOW? 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...

List of CRIMES INVOLVING MORAL TURPITUDE

2013-11-05 List of CRIMES INVOLVING MORAL TURPITUDE List_of_crimes_involving_moral_turpitude.pdf News June 20, 2019 Immigration News: Collection of Social Media Identifiers from Visa ApplicantsJuly 21, 2015 FAQ BUSINESS FORMATION FOR IMMIGRATION PURPOSESJune 3, 2015...

Dual Citizenship and Reobtaining German Citizenship

2013-02-06 Dual Citizenship and Reobtaining German Citizenship 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...

How to boost your transnational practice

2012-06-05 How to boost your transnational practice 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...

Law proposal tying visa issuance to real estate purchase

2011-12-02 Law proposal tying visa issuance to real estate purchase 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...

How to obtain a drivers license in the us as a foreign national

2010-11-03 How to obtain a drivers license in the us as a foreign national 1. Is my German driver’s license valid in the US? It depends. In general, for temporary visits to the U.S. of up to 6 months, a German traveler should obtain an International Driver’s license...

$ 14 fee for travelers from the visa waiver program

2010-10-13 $ 14 fee for travelers from the visa waiver program A new fee will slightly increase the cost of one of the conveniences frequent travelers have found helpful. On August 9, 2010, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced an “interim” final rule to...

FLORIDA SUN – MARCH 2010

2010-03-13 FLORIDA SUN – MARCH 2010 Ein strafrechtliches Urteil kann Auswirkungen auf die Visumserteilung haben, und kann zu einer Ablehnung fuehren. Was bedeutet eigentlich ein “Crime involving Moral Turpitude”? Artikel auf Englisch finden Sie hier...

H-1B option for professionals to work in the U.S.*

2009-09-09 H-1B option for professionals to work in the U.S.* Living and working in the United States is the dream of many foreigners. The Visa Waiver Program permits a visa-free entry as a visitor for up to 90 days, but does not provide work authorization. The...

Love and Marriage… and many many INS forms

2009-09-07 Love and Marriage… and many many INS forms An alien may become eligible for the Green Card (Legal Permanent Residency) through marriage to a U.S. Citizen. Prior to making an application, it is important to evaluate one’s individual situation...

FLORIDA SUN – JANUAR 2009

2009-01-23 FLORIDA SUN – JANUAR 2009 Visum im Schnellverfahren. Die behördliche Abwicklung von Geschäftsvisa für ausländische Arbeitskräfte zieht sich oft in die Länge. Das Premium Processing Program bietet Unternehmen die Chance, dieses Verfahren zu...

The O-1 VISA: Don’t underestimate yourself!

2008-09-07 The O-1 VISA: Don’t underestimate yourself! If one wishes to live in the United States, a Visa is required. One option is the so called “O-1” Visa category, which is useful for highly talented or acclaimed foreign individuals. The O-1 Visa...

FRANKFURTER ALLGEMEINE ZEITUNG – APRIL 2002

2002-04-25 FRANKFURTER ALLGEMEINE ZEITUNG – APRIL 2002 Das Blatt hat sich gewendet – die Vereinigten Staaten schauen bei Ausländern genauer hin FAZ-0402 Press November 4, 2016 12:00 am Germany: Dual Citizenship & Foreign ClientsJune 3, 2015 12:00 am...

DIE WELT – JANUAR 2002

2002-01-06 DIE WELT – JANUAR 2002 Der schwierige Schritt in die USA Welt-0102 Press November 4, 2016 12:00 am Germany: Dual Citizenship & Foreign ClientsJune 3, 2015 12:00 am YOUR CLIENT HAS A FOREIGN CONVICTION? WHAT NOW?March 13, 2010 12:00 am FLORIDA SUN...

HANDELSBLATT – AUGUST 2000

2000-08-12 HANDELSBLATT – AUGUST 2000 High-Tech-Unternehmen in den USA würden gerne mehr Fachkräfte aus Deutschland einstellen – wenn da nur nicht die komplizierten Visabestimmungen wären. Handelsblatt-0800 Press November 4, 2016 12:00 am Germany: Dual...