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
Recent developments reflect a coordinated policy shift toward increased executive control over H-1B entry and a structural prioritization of higher-wage positions in the annual H-1B cap process. Both developments remain
Continue Reading H-1B Program Update: DC Court Upholds Presidential Proclamation as DHS Finalizes Wage-Weighted Lottery for FY 2027
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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For Italian enterprises contemplating expansion into the United States, it is essential to appreciate the country’s multifaceted legal landscape.
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A shift is coming to U.S. immigration policy—and it’s arriving fast. As reported on our blog, beginning Sept. 21, 2025, a new Presidential Proclamation will impose a $100,000 fee on
Continue Reading 2026 Immigration Planning: How the $100,000 H-1B Fee May Reshape Corporate Strategy
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.
On Sept. 18, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a Federal Register notice announcing the implementation of the 2025 Naturalization Civics Test.
Continue Reading USCIS Unveils Changes to Naturalization Test in Multi-Step Overhaul of American Citizenship Standards
Recent changes to the Foreign Affairs Manual offer crucial clarity for employers and foreign nationals in the hemp industry, ensuring that lawful hemp-related activities are no longer automatically treated as marijuana involvement for visa purposes. This update supports workforce mobility and reduces the risk of visa denials for those working in the fast-growing global hemp sector.
Continue Reading New Foreign Affairs Manual Guidance: Legal Hemp Activities No Longer Grounds for Visa Inadmissibility
GT’s Immigration and EB-5 attorneys Kate Kalmykov and Jennifer Hermansky are on the move. We look forward to seeing clients and partners in our travels.
Kate will be in the
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When ICE agents arrive at the workplace with a judicially issued civil warrant, employers face tough choices balancing cooperation with law enforcement and safeguarding constitutional rights. This post breaks down the legal distinctions between Blackie’s warrants, criminal warrants, and ICE administrative forms, explores recent court decisions, and offers strategies to help businesses prepare and respond appropriately to worksite enforcement actions.