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 new H-1B petitions. While this fee does not apply to extensions, its impact on corporate hiring and immigration strategy may be profound. Implications of the... Continue Reading| Inside Business Immigration
The federal government shutdown is disrupting some immigration functions. Most significantly, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)’s FLAG system is down, preventing the filing of LCAs, prevailing wage requests, and PERM applications. While U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) remain operational due to fee-based funding, employers should prepare... Continue Reading| Inside Business Immigration
In this timely episode of Big Law Redefined Podcast’s Immigration Insights Series, Kate Kalmykov and Jennifer Hermansky break down the latest developments in the EB-5 immigrant investor program as of September 2025. Continue Reading| Inside Business Immigration
Three GT Immigration & Compliance Practice shareholders are recognized in the 19th edition of the Lawdragon 500 Corporate Employment Lawyers guide. Continue Reading| Inside Business Immigration
Kate Kalmykov is quoted in an Arabian Gulf Business Insights article titled “Gulf Investors Seek Clarity About Trump’s Gold Card.” Continue Reading| Inside Business Immigration
The Department of State (DOS) has expanded the visa bond pilot program under Section 221(g)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to include The Gambia, effective Oct. 11, 2025. This follows the recent designation of Zambia and Malawi on Aug. 20, 2025. Nationals of these three countries who are otherwise eligible for a B-1/B-2... Continue Reading| Inside Business Immigration
The future of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans is once again before the U.S. Supreme Court. The Trump administration requested a stay of a lower court decision blocking its attempt to end TPS protections. Continue Reading| Inside Business Immigration
On Sept. 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced Project Firewall, a new enforcement initiative focused on compliance with employers’ obligations under H-1B visa program with respect to hiring and retention, wage and hour, and other employment practices. Project Firewall’s stated goal is “to safeguard the rights, wages, and job opportunities of highly... Continue Reading| Inside Business Immigration
DHS proposes weighted H-1B lottery favoring higher wages over random selection. Learn how this change may impact employer strategy, costs, and hiring odds.| Inside Business Immigration
Greenberg Traurig’s Immigration & Compliance Group represents businesses, organizations, and individuals from around the world on a wide range of immigration matters and visa needs.| Inside Business Immigration
CBP enforces binary sex codes and stricter US passport validation in APIS effective October 2025. Key compliance updates for business travelers and airlines.| Inside Business Immigration
