Despite heightened scrutiny, evolving adjudication standards, and continued operational pressure on U.S. immigration agencies, 2026 may prove a viable — and even advantageous — year for U.S. employers to sponsor
Continue Reading 26 Insights for Employers Sponsoring Immigration Applications in 2026
On Jan. 9, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will publish a final rule increasing USCIS fees for premium processing.
Continue Reading USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees Effective March 1, 2026
U.S. consulates across India have begun cancelling and automatically rescheduling H-1B and H-4 visa appointments (often 90 to 120 days later) due to the new online presence and social media
Continue Reading US Consulates in India Conduct Mass Rescheduling of Visa Appointments as New Screening Rules Launch
This CNBC TV 18 article discusses the U.S. Department of Labor’s Project Firewall, launched in September 2025 to intensify enforcement against misuse of the H-1B visa program and prioritize American
Continue Reading ‘Put Our Workers First’: US Tightens H-1B Visa Scrutiny to Protect ‘American Jobs’
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has added additional countries to the list of nationals subject to the visa-bond pilot program (as reported in our previous blog pieces on Zambia
Continue Reading Updated: US Visa-Bond Pilot Program Expands to Additional Countries
This Financial Times article outlines proposed reforms to the H-1B visa program in the United States, focusing on changes that may affect how companies recruit and retain international talent.
Continue Reading UK Visa Costs Already Near Trump-Like Levels, Advisers Say
In Law360, Ian R. Macdonald, Greenberg Traurig shareholder in the Immigration & Compliance practice group, discusses a proposed DHS rule that would change the H-1B visa lottery from a random selection to a wage-weighted system
Continue Reading How DHS’ H-1B Proposal May Affect Hiring, Strategic Planning
The U.S. Department of State’s National Visa Center (NVC) has issued updated guidance that impacts employment-based immigrant visa applicants, including EB-5 investors. This change is especially relevant for globally mobile
Continue Reading NVC Update: Residency Proof Now Required for Employment-Based and EB-5 Immigrant Visa Applicants
Proposed changes to the H-1B visa program are driving companies to strengthen compliance practices, increase transparency, and adopt stricter documentation procedures. Bloomberg Law explores how organizations and experts, including Greenberg Traurig’s Kate Kalmykov, are proactively updating internal processes to meet new oversight requirements for hiring foreign workers.
Continue Reading H-1B Visa Overhaul Spurs New Corporate Compliance Tactics
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