On Feb. 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of State issued a Worldwide Caution security alert following the launch of U.S. combat operations in Iran.
Continue Reading State Department Issues Worldwide Caution: What Visa Applicants and US Travelers Need to Know
On Feb. 2, 2026, a coalition of immigrant advocacy groups and individual plaintiffs filed a federal lawsuit challenging the State Department’s freeze on immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries. The complaint also contests newly implemented consular directives that reportedly expand the application of the public charge ground of inadmissibility.
Continue Reading Federal Lawsuit Challenges 2026 State Department Immigrant Visa Pause: Examining Administrative Procedure Act Claims and DS-260 Considerations
With annual appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) having lapsed on Feb. 14, 2026, immigration stakeholders are again navigating the practical consequences of a DHS-specific shutdown. Despite the
Continue Reading The Current DHS Shutdown’s Impact on Immigration Agencies
The U.S. Department of State has published its March 2026 Visa Bulletin, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) confirmed that employment-based adjustment applicants must rely on the Dates for Filing chart this month, instead of the Final Action chart.
On Jan. 1, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new policy memorandum that has had wide-ranging effects on immigration benefit processing.
In this episode of the Immigration Insights podcast, Kate Kalmykov, co-chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Immigration & Compliance Group, is joined by GT colleague Jennifer Hermansky to kick off 2026 with a comprehensive review of the “Top 26 EB-5 Insights for Investors.”
Continue Reading Immigration Insights Episode 22 | Top 26 EB-5 Insights for 2026: Grandfathering, Price Hikes, and Strategic Tips for Investors
USCIS has finalized a major restructuring of the H-1B cap selection process.
Continue Reading USCIS Finalizes Wage Weighted H-1B Cap Selection Rule, Effective Feb. 27, 2026
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
Continue Reading December 2025: An Analysis of Expanded US Entry Restrictions and Their Implications
The United States has introduced a new immigration pathway aimed at attracting ultra-high-net-worth individuals: the Gold Card Program, created by Executive Order 14351 in September 2025. Because this program arises
Continue Reading The Gold Card Program Explained—And How It Compares to EB-5