Our Founder and Managing Partner, Simone Williams was featured as a leading voice during a panel discussion at the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026, which took place on May 3, 2026. The Summit brought together global investors, business leaders, and economic development organizations to explore opportunities and strategies for successful U.S. market entry. Guiding Global Investors Toward U.S. Expansion At the panel discussion entitled “Strategic Visa Planning for Successful

Williams Global Law is proud to announce that our Founder and Managing Partner, Simone Williams, was among the distinguished voices invited to speak at the 2026 IIUSA EB-5 Industry Forum in Washington, D.C., which ran from April 29 - May 1, 2026. Held at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., the annual IIUSA Industry Forum brought together key stakeholders, policy leaders, and industry experts to discuss the future of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. Thi

The U.S. Department of State has released the May 2026 Visa Bulletin, and several family‑based and employment‑based categories continue to advance. Applicants with long‑pending priority dates may see new opportunities to move forward with immigrant visa processing or adjustment of status. Significant Updates Family‑Sponsored Categories F2A (Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents) Final Action Dates advance to August 1, 2024 for most countries and August 1, 2023 for Mexic

The U.S. Department of State has released the April 2026 Visa Bulletin, and several key immigrant visa categories have advanced—creating new opportunities for both family‑based and employment‑based applicants. Significant Updates Family‑Based (F2A): Spouses and unmarried children of permanent residents continue to benefit from Current Dates for Filing and favorable Final Action Dates. Many applicants can move forward immediately. Employment‑Based (EB‑1 & EB‑3): EB‑1 for India

After nearly seven years, direct passenger and cargo flights between the United States and Venezuela are set to resume. The U.S. government has formally rescinded the 2019 suspension that halted commercial air service between the two countries, marking a significant shift in travel and mobility policy. What Changed The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a notice—retroactively effective April 15, 2026—officially lifting the 2019 flight suspension. This action follows

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released its long‑awaited proposed rule to overhaul the methodology used to calculate prevailing wages for the H‑1B, H‑1B1, E‑3, and PERM programs. If finalized, the rule would represent the most significant wage‑setting change in more than two decades and would substantially increase required wages for employers sponsoring foreign workers. What the Rule Proposes The proposal raises all four prevailing wage levels by shifting each to a h