On September 16, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS), working with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), confirmed that all immigrant visas available under the Employment-Based Fifth Preference (EB-5) unreserved category were issued for fiscal year 2025. Program Overview Under INA § 203(b)(5), EB-5 immigrant visas are limited to 7.1% of the total annual employment-based quota. Of that amount, 68% is designated for “unreserved” categories—those not set asi

Williams Global Law is proud to share that Simone Williams, Founding Partner, had the honor of participating as a panelist at the Global Power Forum 2025 during the United Nations General Assembly ("UNGA") week in New York City. The event was hosted by the Center for Economic Business Development, the Global Power Women’s Conference, the International Forum on African-Caribbean Leadership, and the African Leadership Organization, with support from international sponsors and p

On September 19, 2025 , President Trump signed the Proclamation “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers.” The directive...

On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order launching the “Gold Card,” a new visa pathway positioned within the...

On August 15, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its policy guidance on how to calculate a child’s age...

On August 19, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued new policy guidance instructing officers to evaluate...

On August 29, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the rollout of a new electronic payment system for...

On August 1, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued updated policy guidance for family-based immigrant visa...

Washington, D.C. — Simone Williams , Managing Partner of Williams Global Law, PLLC , is pleased to officially announce a strategic...

Williams Global Law is pleased to share that our Managing Partner, Simone Williams, recently served as a featured speaker for a high-impact webinar titled “EB5 2025: How Canadian and Latin American Investors Are Securing U.S. Residency.” Hosted in collaboration with American Life, the session offered timely guidance to prospective EB-5 investors navigating immigration, compliance, and strategic planning across borders. Drawing on over two decades of experience—including h

Williams Global Law is pleased to share that our Managing Partner Simone Williams will be leading an upcoming webinar hosted by the DC Chamber of Commerce for DC Chamber members tomorrow! DETAILS HERE: Global Talent, Local Impact: Immigration Hot Topics for Employers 📅 DATE: Thursday, July 31, 2025 🕚 TIME: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM EST 👉 REGISTER AT THIS LINK Presented by the DC Chamber’s International Business Committee, this one-hour seminar is tailored for Chamber membe

Williams Global Law is honored to partner with American Life, a respected and leading EB-5 Regional Center, for an upcoming webinar co-hosted by our Managing Partner, Simone Williams and Business Development Director, Jennifer Smith of American Life. THE DETAILS ON THE EVENT ARE AS FOLLOWS: EB-5 2025: How Canadian & Latin American Investors Are Securing U.S. Residency 📅 DATE: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 🕚 TIME: 1:00 PM EST 👉 REGISTER ON ZOOM This investor-focused

We are thrilled to share that our Managing Partner, Simone Williams served as a featured speaker at the 2025 AILA Paralegals Conference, hosted by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) in Las Vegas. The two-day event brought together legal support professionals from across the country for in-depth training, panel discussions, and networking. Ms. Williams joined a distinguished group of speakers to share practical insights on employment based visas, immigrat

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) , introducing a new $250 "Visa Integrity Fee" for most...

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Earlier this month, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a new internal policy that eliminates bond eligibility for most...

Williams Global Law is pleased to announce that Managing Partner Simone Williams will be a featured speaker on this upcoming webinar: WEBINAR: Pathways to U.S. Residency: EB-5 Insights for Latin American Investors DATE: Tuesday, July 2, 2025 TIME: 2:00–3:00 PM EDT. This virtual event is presented by MidAmerican Global Ventures, in collaboration with Williams Global Law, and is designed to educate high-net-worth individuals, advisors, and professionals across Latin Amer

As the FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in the United States this summer, excitement over the international tournament is being tempered by...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have begun more aggressively screening lawful permanent residents (LPRs)—commonly known...