Williams Global Law – June Highlights in Global Business & Immigration
Williams Global Law is pleased to announce that Managing Partner Simone Williams will be a featured speaker on this upcoming...
IMMIGRATION FEARS CAST SHADOW OVER FIFA WORLD CUP IN U.S.
As the FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in the United States this summer, excitement over the international tournament is being tempered by...
RETURNING GREEN CARD HOLDERS FACE HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY AT U.S. BORDERS
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have begun more aggressively screening lawful permanent residents (LPRs)—commonly known...
ICE TRIPLES MIGRANT ARREST QUOTA UNDER NEW WHITE HOUSE DIRECTIVE
In a significant shift in federal immigration enforcement, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has tripled its internal arrest...
350,000 VENEZUELANS LOSE PROTECTED STATUS AFTER SUPREME COURT RULING
In a major shift in U.S. immigration policy, the Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to terminate Temporary...
SEVIS RECORD REACTIVATIONS NOT RETROACTIVE—LEGAL RISK MAY REMAIN FOR SOME INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
On April 24, 2025, ICE processed reactivations for many previously terminated SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System)...
“GOLD CARD” FACES OPPOSITION DESPITE THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S CLAIMS
Recent comments from President Donald Trump and his allies have raised eyebrows over the proposed “Gold Card” visa program, a program...
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION EYES MAJOR EXPANSION OF TRAVEL BAN—UP TO 36 NEW COUNTRIES COULD BE AFFECTED
The Trump administration is preparing to dramatically expand its controversial travel restrictions, potentially banning citizens from 36...
JUNE 2025 VISA BULLETIN
Employment-Based Filings: Use the Final Action Dates chart in the Department of State Visa Bulletin Family-Sponsored Filings: Use the...
Diversity Visa Lottery Results Announced: Next Steps for Selectees Outside the U.S.
The U.S. Department of State has released the results of the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery , granting selectees the opportunity to apply...
