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.
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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
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On August 28, DHS proposed major changes to the rules for academic students, exchange visitors, and foreign media representatives, ending the open-ended “duration of status” model in favor of fixed admission periods. The new requirements could mean more paperwork, shorter grace periods, and stricter limits on program changes and extensions, with significant implications for international students and visitors.
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced July 25, 2025, a significant change to its interview waiver policy effective Sept. 2, 2025. This policy revision will require most nonimmigrant visa
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On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law H.R.1, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (Public Law 119-21), introducing new U.S. immigration fees that will affect employers
Continue Reading The $250 Visa Integrity Fee: What Employers and Foreign Nationals Need to Know About the Latest Immigration Cost Increase
In recent days, interest has increased around a proposed new immigration initiative known as the “Trump Gold Card” or “Trump Card Visa,” announced by President Donald Trump and promoted via his
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On April 30, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a shift in U.S. immigration policy by formally introducing the State Department (DOS)’s “catch-and-revoke” visa policy.
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Based on similar notifications posted on Embassy and Consular, it appears the U.S. Department of State has recently updated its procedural guidelines related to DS-160s for many consular posts. For
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The E-2 visa has long been a popular option for entrepreneurs, investors, and employees seeking to live and work in the United States by investing in or working for a
Continue Reading Navigating E-2 Visa Processing at the US Embassy in London: What Applicants Need to Know
Hosts Kate Kalmykov and Faraz Qaisrani delve into immigration directives, including increased visa scrutiny, changes to processing times, and new measures affecting business immigration. They address shifts in H-1B interpretation
Continue Reading Immigration Insights Episode 11 | Immigration Executive Actions and What This Means for Employers