On Dec. 2, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it received enough H-1B petitions to meet the 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for
Immigration
UK Visit Visa Refusals: A Guide To Common Issues and Solutions
In This Article
1. Introduction: Understanding UK Visit Visas
2. Purpose of the Visit: Why Clarity Matters for Your Visit Visa
3. Evidential Burden: Proving Your Visit Visa Case
4. The Genuine Visitor Requirement for a Visit Visa
5. Demonstrating…
Breaking Up: Why U.S. Citizens Living Abroad Renounce Citizenship
Approximately nine million U.S. citizens live or work abroad, and some want to renounce their U.S. citizenship. Many do so with regret but renounce to avoid various financial issues. Others consider themselves “accidental Americans” who maintain no connection with…
Let the Purge Begin
An organization that claims to watch the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice has published a list […]
Media Source Immigration Expert: Event Speaker
Richard Herman: Your Go-To Immigration Expert in an Era of Uncertainty
As the 2025 political landscape shapes up under Donald Trump’s return to the presidency, anxiety is skyrocketing over his potential crackdown on immigration. From the threat of mass deportations…
TPS & Trump: Will He End Protections for 1.6 Million People?
Growth Under Biden and Danger Under Trump
The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program which temporarily protects migrants from deportation to countries in crisis and provides work authorization has grown under the Biden, whom some refer to as the “TPS President.”…
Greenberg Traurig Awarded Best Lawyers® Tier 1 National, Metro Rankings for Immigration Law in ‘Best Law Firms’ 2025 Report
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Immigration & Compliance Practice was ranked “Tier 1” nationally in the “Best Law Firms” 2025 report from Best Lawyers®. Overall, the firm received 41 national tier one rankings and 281 metro tier…
Greenberg Traurig Awarded Best Lawyers® Tier 1 National, Metro Rankings for Immigration Law in ‘Best Law Firms’ 2025 Report
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Immigration & Compliance Practice was ranked “Tier 1” nationally in the “Best Law Firms” 2025 report from Best Lawyers®. Overall, the firm received 41 national tier one rankings and 281 metro tier…
US Citizens Must Apply for ETA Before Traveling to UK Starting Jan. 8, 2025
Just as UK citizens must obtain electronic authorization via the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) before traveling to the United States for business or tourism, U.S. citizens are now required to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before visiting the…
TPS for Lebanese Nationals Now Official Through May 27, 2026
In October, DHS announced that Lebanese nationals would be eligible for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). On Nov. 27, 2024, that became official. TPS has been granted for 18 months, from Nov. 27, 2024, through May 27, 2026.
Individuals who are…