This Times of India article discusses new USCIS requests for evidence (RFEs) under the Trump administration that demand a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, creating confusion and concern among employers and
Continue Reading USCIS Issues Requests for Evidence Demanding $100,000 H-1B Fee; Here’s What it Means for Indians
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is expanding its use of facial recognition technology to airports, pursuant to a final rule published on Oct. 24, 2025, which it says will
Continue Reading CBP Will Soon Require Photos, Biometrics from Foreign Nationals Upon Entering and Exiting United States
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a policy change impacting thousands of noncitizen workers and their employers across the United States. In an interim final rule released this
Continue Reading New DHS Rule to End the Automatic Work Permit Extension
In this timely episode of Immigration Insights, hosts Kate Kalmykov and Courtney Noce, co-chairs of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Immigration & Compliance Group, address major developments in the U.S. immigration landscape.
Continue Reading Immigration Insights Episode 18 | Navigating Immigration in Flux: What Employers Need to Know About the H-1B Fee, Project Firewall, and Compliance
In this timely episode of Big Law Redefined Podcast’s Immigration Insights Series, Kate Kalmykov and Jennifer Hermansky break down the latest developments in the EB-5 immigrant investor program as of September 2025.
Continue Reading Immigration Insights Episode 17 | Recent Updates on the EB-5 Program: Expiration of Grandfathering Under the RIA on the Horizon, Retrogression, Data on Visa Usage, Travel Ban and the Latest on the CSPA
On Sept. 19, 2025, the Trump administration published additional details about the proposed Gold Card program. The https://trumpcard.gov/ website went live with new information, outlining three categories of programs: Trump Gold Card, Trump Platinum Card, Trump Corporate Gold Card.
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Individual investors from affected countries have sought clarity about how the June 4, 2025, Presidential Proclamation would impact their ability to travel to the United States for investment activities, property management, or immigration through investment programs. Unlike corporate entities with legal departments and immigration counsel, individual investors may require additional support to navigate complex policy changes effectively.
Continue Reading Travel Ban Creates New Considerations for Individual Investors: State Department Guidance Provides Clarity on Available Options
On Aug. 19, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its policy manual to provide guidance on how USCIS officers should exercise discretion when reviewing immigration benefit requests. Specifically
Continue Reading USCIS Policy Manual Update: Discretionary Factors in Immigration Benefits
In this timely episode of Immigration Insights, part of Greenberg Traurig’s Big Law Redefined podcast, host Kate Kalmykov is joined by Laura Rabinowitz, international trade and customs practice shareholder, for
Continue Reading Immigration Insights Episode 15 | Tariffs, International Trade, and Immigration: Discussing the New Era of U.S. Import Policy
In the world of U.S. immigration policy, most changes require significant debate in Congress—especially when it comes to reforming the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). But what if the president
Continue Reading Private Bills and High-Net-Worth Immigration: How a Gold Card Could Be Introduced Without Changing Existing Law