Worldwide: Work Visas

The winter-season H-2B visa cap for fiscal year 2027 has been reached as of September 4, 2026, leaving no additional visas available for employers with seasonal start dates between October 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027. While in-country transfers remain exempt from the cap, employers seeking out-of-country workers face significant challenges and should consider alternative recruiting strategies. The announcement provides critical guidance on cap relief options, processing timelines, and what this means for bot

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a proposed rule eliminating the 60-day grace period currently available to certain employment-based nonimmigrant workers after their employment ends.

Building a successful O-1 visa case requires more than collecting awards and credentials—it demands strategic evidence organization, clear demonstration of extraordinary ability, and careful planning of proposed U.S. work. This comprehensive guide reveals how to construct a legally persuasive petition that connects achievements to regulatory criteria and positions applicants for approval.

When religious organizations consider sponsoring a foreign national for R-1 status, they may initially think of pastors, priests, rabbis, imams and other members of the clergy. However, the R-1 religious worker category is not limited to ministers. Certain other positions that perform important religious functions may also qualify for R-1 status, including some roles involving education, worship services, outreach and media.

Greenberg Traurig shareholders Kate Kalmykov and Cole Heyer present a comprehensive webinar on navigating the surge in ICE I-9 audits, covering self-audit strategies under attorney-client privilege, penalty considerations, and common compliance pitfalls. Participants will gain practical frameworks for strengthening their organization's I-9 compliance processes in today's evolving enforcement environment.

Following two federal court decisions, the U.S. Department of State has lifted categorical pauses on immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries and diversity visa processing for DV-2026 selectees. While these policy changes allow cases to proceed through ordinary adjudication, they do not guarantee visa approval or admission, and timing remains critical as diversity visa eligibility expires September 30, 2026.

The Trump administration has directed U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide to temporarily pause and reschedule immigrant visa interviews while consular officers undergo mandatory training on enhanced screening procedures, including the public charge ground of inadmissibility.

Informe detallado sobre el cambio de la regla F-1 y J-1 de 2026 y su impacto en empleadores y la fuente de talento en EE.UU.

2026 F-1 ve J-1 kural değişikliklerinin işverenler ve yetenek havuzu üzerindeki etkilerini inceleyen kapsamlı bir rapor.