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Department of State Suspends Issuance of New U.S. Passports
In its stated efforts to minimize the risks of Covid-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has stopped issuing passports to new...
Nataliia Drannik
Apr 13, 20201 min read
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The Galati Law Firm Welcomes Nataliia Drannik as a Legal Assistant
We are growing! The Galati Law Firm would like to welcome Nataliia Drannik as a legal assistant. Nataliia holds a B.S. in Law and M.S. in...
Matthew Galati
Apr 10, 20201 min read
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Despite the Pandemic, We Should Expect Normal EB-5 Petition Processing and Federal Court Decisions
Over the past few weeks, many clients have been asking me whether the COVID-19 outbreak and ensuing local lockdowns have had any...
Matthew Galati
Apr 3, 20202 min read
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USCIS’ Closure of Public Facing Functions Extended until at least May 3, 2020
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, USCIS has limited its public facing operations to only emergency services through May 3, 2020....
Nataliia Drannik
Apr 1, 20201 min read
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To Remedy Long Processing Times, EB-5 Investors are Turning to Federal Court Litigation
Long EB-5 processing times have been the norm. Unlike other visa petition types, there are no 15-day guarantees of premium processing. A...
Matthew Galati
Mar 30, 20204 min read
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USCIS Extends Deadlines for Submitting Responses to Some Requests for Evidence and Notices of Intent
To assist applicants and minimize the immigration consequences for petitioners/applicants seeking immigration benefits during COVID-19...
Nataliia Drannik
Mar 27, 20201 min read
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DHS Allows for Remote Form I-9 Document Verification in light of Coronavirus Pandemic
In response to the coronavirus pandemic and much of the nation now working from home, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has...
Nataliia Drannik
Mar 27, 20202 min read
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Filing I-829s During a Coronavirus Economic Downturn
For the past two weeks, I’ve been flooded with queries from investors who have questions about the viability of their future I-829...
Matthew Galati
Mar 26, 20205 min read
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USCIS Announces Flexibility in Submitting Required Original Signatures During COVID-19 Emergency
As announced by USCIS, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all documents and forms will be accepted with reproduced original signatures...
Nataliia Drannik
Mar 26, 20201 min read
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USCIS: Public-facing Functions to Remain Closed Until April 7.
In a tweet today, USCIS announced that its public-facing offices will remain closed through April 6 due to ongoing health concerns...
Matthew Galati
Mar 25, 20201 min read
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Программа Гражданства Гренады Через Инвестиции приостанавливает приём бумажных копий документов
В связи с продолжающейся пандемией коронавируса, Программа Гражданства Гренады Через Инвестиции (Citizenship by Investment - CBI)...
Nataliia Drannik
Mar 25, 20201 min read
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Grenada Citizenship by Investment Unit Suspends Acceptance of Hard Copies of Documents
Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, the Grenada Citizenship by Investment Unit has suspended acceptance of hard copies of files....
Matthew Galati
Mar 25, 20201 min read
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Department of State Suspends Routine Visa Services
Due to recent changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has canceled all routine immigrant and...
Matthew Galati
Mar 24, 20201 min read
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White House Proposal Could Make EB-5 Great Again
Politico has an exclusive story indicating that the Trump Administration is currently weighing an EB-5 overhaul proposal that could be...
Matthew Galati
Mar 19, 20202 min read
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The USCIS Ombudsman's Office Has Scheduled an Interesting Webinar on Visa Bulletin Priority Dates
UPDATE -- March 19, 2020: At 11:24 AM Eastern Time, the Obmbudsman's Office canceled the Webinar. An update will be sent to stakeholders...
Matthew Galati
Mar 8, 20201 min read
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We Are Now Admitted in the Western District of Pennsylvania
This past week was a good one, as The Galati Law Firm had the pleasure of visiting the Steel City -- Pittsburgh, PA. In a March 4, 2020...
Matthew Galati
Mar 7, 20201 min read
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The Public Charge Rule takes Effect Today, February 24, 2020
USCIS and The Department of State have now implemented the Public Charge Rule, which makes it more difficult for those who have utilized...
Matthew Galati
Feb 24, 20201 min read
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