USCIS guidance emphasizing consular processing has prompted questions about how adjustment of status cases may be handled in practice.
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Immigration Insights Episode 24 | U.S. Tax Planning Essentials for High-Net-Worth Foreign Nationals
In this episode of GT’s Immigration Insights podcast, attorneys Kate Kalmykov and Gennette Faust discuss pre-immigration tax planning considerations for high-net-worth foreign nationals. The conversation covers topics ranging from the substantial presence test and passive foreign investment companies to estate tax implications and the U.S. expatriation tax regime.
Top 26 EB-5 Insights for Investors in 2026
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.
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December 2025: An Analysis of Expanded US Entry Restrictions and Their Implications
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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Can Individuals Work in the US With an ITIN?
Some individuals who live, study, or conduct business in the United States obtain an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to comply with U.S. tax laws. However, a common misconception persists
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EB-5 Compliance Alert: Petitions Must Be Approvable When Filed – Importance of Timely Funding for Installment Investments
In recent months, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reportedly issued denials of EB-5 immigrant investor petitions (Form I-526E) where investors filed after making only an initial installment toward
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3 Immigration Attorneys Named to Lawdragon’s 2026 ‘Corporate Employment Lawyers’ Guide
Three GT Immigration & Compliance Practice shareholders are recognized in the 19th edition of the Lawdragon 500 Corporate Employment Lawyers guide.
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Gulf Investors Seek Clarity About Trump’s Gold Card
Kate Kalmykov is quoted in an Arabian Gulf Business Insights article titled “Gulf Investors Seek Clarity About Trump’s Gold Card.”
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Sept. 25 and Sept. 29 EVENTS | Bosco Conference – InvestPro UAE Dubai and InvestPro Turkiye Istanbul 2025
Philadelphia Shareholder Jennifer Hermansky, from the Immigration & Compliance Practice Group, will be speaking on the “EB-5 Visa: Your Way to US Residency and Citizenship” panel at the Bosco Conference – 16th Annual International B2B Conference, InvestPro UAE Dubai 2025.
Adjudicating Visa Applicants in Their Country of Residence: Implications for EB-5 Investors
On Sept. 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced a policy change requiring some nonimmigrant visa (NIV) applicants to apply for visas in their country of nationality or legal
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