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Challenges Professional Athletes Face When Seeking Lawful Permanent Residence

Although professional athletes have accomplished feats that few individuals ever achieve, the employment-based immigration system was not designed just for sports. As a result, athletes can encounter unique challenges within the three most common employment-based pathways: EB-1 petition, a National Interest Waiver (NIW), or permanent residence through the PERM labor certification process. We explore these options and the challenges each pathway can present.

GYH Your LinkedIn Profile May Be Speaking to Immigration Officers Before You Do

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a proposed rule severely limiting who qualifies for discretionary Employment Authorization Documents (EADs).

Major Litigation Update: Federal Courts Strike Down the $100,000 H-1B Fee and the USCIS Benefits Freeze 

Over the last year and a half, the employment-based immigration community has faced an unprecedented wave of restrictive policies that drastically reshaped the immigration landscape. From the implementation of a $100,000 fee for certain new H-1B petitions to a sweeping internal policy that froze USCIS benefit processing for nationals of 39 countries, U.S. employers and foreign nationals have had to navigate severe operational gridlock and deep uncertainty. 

Transcending Borders – June 2026

Original immigration and human rights content, immigration policy updates, and firm news.

Proposed Rule: DHS Moves to Restrict Discretionary Work Permits

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a proposed rule severely limiting who qualifies for discretionary Employment Authorization Documents (EADs).

Startup Founders Beware: Participation in Incubators and Accelerators Is Drawing Increased Immigration Scrutiny

We are seeing a troubling increase in immigration scrutiny directed at foreign nationals participating in startup incubators and accelerators while in visitor status (ESTA, B-1/B-2) or student status (F-1).

USCIS Issues New Guidance on Adjustment of Status Applications

USCIS released a memorandum emphasizing that adjusting status inside the U.S. is not an automatic right, but rather a discretionary benefit and a matter of “administrative grace.”

Proposed Rule Could Significantly Raise Costs for Sponsored Employees

A significant regulatory development could impact your company’s foreign talent recruitment and future personnel costs.The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a proposed rule aimed at significantly raising the required minimum salary (known as the “prevailing wage”) for sponsored foreign workers.

Webinar: Immigration Considerations for Travel to the United States for the FIFA World Cup

Webinar Recording: Immigration Considerations for Travel to the United States for the FIFA World Cup. This session covered visa options for short-term travel, entry and inspection at U.S. ports of entry, required documentation, and common issues travelers may face during the visa and entry process.