Tag Archives: Foreign

What Happens To Foreign Property In A Divorce?

A married couple may be from a foreign country, have a foreign vacation property or habe simply diversified their investment portfolio by buying foreign property.  Property is still property no matter where it is located.  The question is “What happens … Continue reading

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Italy Enhances Special Tax Regime For Foreign High Skilled People and Entrepreneurs

In 2015, Italy enacted a special tax regime for high skilled workers who move to Italy to work there for an Italian employer, on assignment to an Italian affiliate of a foreign multinational, or on their own as independent consultants … Continue reading

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Trump Administration Set to Label Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a Foreign Terrorist Organization

On April 8, 2019, the Trump administration announced their plan to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), as noted under Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. President Trump elaborated on the decision … Continue reading

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Government Dramatically Expands Oversight of Foreign Investment in U.S. Business

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”) is a multi-agency committee comprised of members from executive agencies related to the economy, national security, and foreign intelligence. The agency was created during Gerald Ford’s presidency and its mandate … Continue reading

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J2 IGA (Over 21) Waiver of Two-Year Foreign Residency Requirement, Interested Government Agency Approval for Chinese Client in Pennsylvania

CASE: J-2 Waiver of Two-Year Foreign Residency Requirement / Over 21-year-old dependent child NATIONALITY: Chinese LOCATION: Pennsylvania Our client is a citizen of China who came to the U.S. on a J-2 Visa in 1995.  She came with her mother … Continue reading

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