How the Visa Deposit Program Works Starting April 2, 2026, citizens of Georgia who meet the requirements for a B1/B2 visa will be required to pay a deposit of up to $15,000 USD. During the interview, the consular officer will inform the applicant whether they meet the visa requirements and will prov...

On October 22, 2025, New York Mayor Eric Adams hosted representatives of the Georgian community. The meeting was co-organized by the Georgian American Business Association (GABA) and was attended by Georgian immigrants from various fields, including USSi Executive Director Zviad Devdariani. On the p...

Gala-Award Ceremony of Successful Georgians – 2025 On October 11, 2025, the Gala-Award Ceremony of Successful Georgianswas held. This event turned 15 this year. Georgians working in various fields participated in the event, who deserved this award due to their recognition in their field. The e...

On September 18, 2025, at the invitation of New York Mayor Eric Adams, a reception was held – “Eastern European Heritage”, which was attended by representatives of the communities of Eastern European countries from the fields of civil society, business and public service. The Georgian comm...

Following a seven-year court hearing, which began in 2018 after the dissemination of information against Zviad Devdariani that was damaging to his honor, dignity and business reputation, the court published its decision on May 19, 2025. The decision confirms that the defendants: Tamar Chergoleishvil...

Following a seven-year court hearing, which began in 2018 after the dissemination of information against Zviad Devdariani that was damaging to his honor, dignity and business reputation, the court published its decision on May 19, 2025. The decision confirms that the defendants: Tamar Chergoleishvil...

On June 24, 2025, a presentation of the Georgian business company “Georgian Production” was held at the Sky Wise event center in Brooklyn. The company plans to conduct its own business activities in the fashion industry. It is planned to open a showroom where clothing will be produced, p...

On June 7, 2025, in Princeton, the annual Georgian-American Forum was established. The event was dedicated to Georgia’s Independence Day. The forum organizers aimed to build bridges in Georgian-American relations, as connections between our countries are currently undergoing a challenging peri...

On May 27, 2025, a forum dedicated to the Diaspora and Georgia’s Independence Day, which has become an annual tradition, was held in Brooklyn. The organization “Georgian Diaspora” has organized the forum in partnership with the organizations Tvistomi, the Georgian-American Business...

On May 4, 2025, an open-air event was held under the auspices of the Brighton Beach Business Improvement District (BID) in the Brighton area of ​​Brooklyn. This was the first time that the Georgian-American Business Association was invited to participate in such an event. GABA organized a presen...