Greenberg Traurig Global Immigration and Compliance Practice Co-Chair Kate Kalmykov will present on a webinar on Jan. 15, 2026, offering tax counsel and advisers with a comprehensive overview of pre-immigration tax and investment planning challenges and opportunities under current tax law.…

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The U.S. State Department has announced a temporary halt on immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, effective Jan. 21, 2026. This pause comes as the department reassesses its…

Continue Reading U.S. State Department Pauses Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries – What Applicants and Businesses Need to Know

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program remains a powerful pathway to U.S. permanent residency while supporting economic growth and job creation. Investors who act strategically—by filing early, documenting comprehensively, and monitoring compliance—may be best positioned for success.
Continue Reading Top 26 EB-5 Insights for Investors in 2026

The January 2026 Visa Bulletin appears to deliver positive developments for employment-based immigration, with notable forward movement across most categories. Both Final Action Dates (Chart A) and Dates for Filing…

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On Dec. 16, 2025, the White House issued a presidential proclamation expanding restrictions on the entry of foreign nationals into the United States, advancing a policy framework rooted in national…

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The U.S. government is rapidly expanding its use of AI across immigration and visa adjudications. While much of the public discussion focuses on efficiency and enforcement, these developments carry concrete…

Continue Reading The US Government’s Expanding Use of AI in Immigration Adjudications: Considerations for Employers and Investors

Below is a detailed analysis of the Gold Card program’s structure, requirements, risks, and how it compares to the long-established EB-5 investor visa category.
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On Dec. 2, 2025, USCIS issued a policy memorandum PM-602-0192 directing officers to place an adjudicative hold on all pending asylum applications (Form I-589), regardless of nationality and most pending immigration benefit requests – such as green cards, adjustment of status, travel documents, naturalization, etc. – filed by nationals of 19 countries designated as “high risk,” regardless of the entry date. … Continue Reading USCIS Halts Processing for Pending Asylum Applications and Immigration Benefit Request from 19 ‘High-Risk’ Countries