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Sponsors and student visas (F‑1 / M‑1) Our team specialises in cases with an international element. We review applicable treaties, assess risks, and prepare an action plan. Contact a lawyer →

General License GL 131F — 2026 Guide Our team specialises in cases with an international element. We review applicable treaties, assess risks, and prepare an action plan. Contact a lawyer →

Oil sector and OFAC “tanker” licenses Our team specialises in cases with an international element. We review applicable treaties, assess risks, and prepare an action plan. Contact a lawyer →

New Cuba Sanctions 2026 Our team specialises in cases with an international element. We review applicable treaties, assess risks, and prepare an action plan. Contact a lawyer → Need legal help with this case? Speak with our team for a confidential review and next-step strategy. Contact a lawyer →

How to Get Removed from the OFAC SDN List Our team specialises in cases with an international element. We review applicable treaties, assess risks, and prepare an action plan. Contact a lawyer → Need legal help with this case? Speak with our team for a confidential review and next-step strategy. Contact a lawyer →

OFAC 50 Percent Rule Explained Our team specialises in cases with an international element. We review applicable treaties, assess risks, and prepare an action plan. Contact a lawyer → Need legal help with this case? Speak with our team for a confidential review and next-step strategy. Contact a lawyer →

To apply for an OFAC specific license to release blocked funds, submit your application through the official OFAC Licensing Portal at ofaclicensing.ofac.treas.gov—never by email. Before applying, first confirm that no existing general license already authorizes your transaction; according to OFAC’s own guidance, checking applicable general licenses can save months of unnecessary processing time. OFAC evaluates […]

If your bank blocked a transaction or froze your account and you’ve confirmed you’re not on OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List, the freeze is almost certainly triggered by one of four compliance mechanisms: a false-positive name match, the 50% Rule linking you to a designated entity, absence of an applicable general license, or correspondent […]