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Explore the latest firm updates, industry recognition, speaking engagements, media appearances, and professional milestones from Williams Global Law as we continue to lead conversations in immigration and global business



REAL ID Deadline Approaches for U.S. Travelers
Deadline: May 7, 2025 The U.S. Department of State reminds all travelers that beginning May 7, 2025 , passengers will be required to...


POLICY UPDATE: Trump Administration Reinstating Student and Researcher Visas Amid Controversial Social Media Scrutiny
In a major reversal, the Trump administration has begun reinstating previously revoked visas for international students, researchers, and...


🇯🇲 Farewell to Ambassador of Jamaica, Audrey Marks
A Legacy of Leadership, Diplomacy, and National Pride. 🇯🇲 Last month, on March 28, 2025, we bid a heartfelt farewell to Ambassador...


SPOTLIGHT: Simone Williams Featured as Expert Panelist at 15TH Annual IIUSA EB-5 Industry Forum
We’re proud to share that Simone Williams, Founder and Managing Attorney of Williams Global Law, was a featured speaker at the IIUSA 2025 EB-5 Industry Forum, held in Houston Texas on April 29 - 30, 2025. Simone joined a distinguished panel on Regional Center Audits and Site Visits, where she shared legal insights and best practices for compliance under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022. Invest In the USA (IIUSA) is the national membership-based not-for-profit indu


APRIL 2025 VISA BULLETIN
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released the Visa Bulletin for April 2025 : (i) Final Action Dates chart in the...


DHS DEPORTING IMMIGRANTS TO ARBITRARY COUNTRIES
Immigrants have filed a class action lawsuit in a Massachusetts federal court, with the purpose of challenging the Department of Homeland...


TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS (TPS) FOR VENEZUELA AND HAITI
Venezuela : On February 1, 2025 , the Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, decided to terminate TPS under the 2023 designation...


REDEFINING THE U.S. CITIZENSHIP BIRTHRIGHT BY AN EXECUTIVE ORDER
A recently released Executive Order of President Trump would have impact on the birthright citizenship of children who do not have at...


ON THE WATCH: LIMITS ON EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENT (EAD) EXTENSIONS
Under the Biden administration, one of the last actions taken was the publication of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) final...


GREEN CARD HOLDERS – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN RETURNING TO THE U.S
With recent headlines raising concern about international travel, many green card holders are feeling uncertain or even fearful about...


EB-5 PROGRAM AND THE GOLD CARD: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
There has been growing speculation in the media and immigration circles about potential changes to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program....


SIMONE WILLIAMS SPEAKING AT THE 15TH ANNUAL EB-5 INDUSTRY FORUM IN APRIL!
We are excited to announce that our Founding Partner, Simone Williams, will participate as a speaker at the 2025 IIUSA EB-5 Industry Forum taking place in Houston, TX this upcoming April 28 to 30, 2025. Invest in the USA (IIUSA) is a leading non-profit industry trade association for the EB-5 Regional Center Program and hosts this premier annual event, bringing together top stakeholders in the EB-5 immigrant investor program. Simone will be featured in Session 4A – Regiona


March 2025 Visa Bulletin
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released its March 2025 Visa Bulletin. Each month, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration...


DHS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS HUMANITARIAN PAROLE PROGRAMS
On January 23, 2025 , the head of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reportedly ordered a suspension of several...


U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION CLARIFIES ADVANCE PAROLE GUIDANCE; PRACTITIONERS URGE CAUTION
On January 22, 2025 , U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) clarified that the executive order directing the termination of all...


INCREASED ISSUANCE OF NTAS FOLLOWING I-829 DENIALS: WHAT EB-5 INVESTORS NEED TO KNOW
Recent reports suggest that Notices to Appear (NTAs) are being issued at a significantly faster rate, likely as a result of policy...


FY 2026 H-1B CAP INITIAL REGISTRATION PERIOD OPENS MARCH 7
On February 5, 2025 , U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal...


USCIS ELIMINATES COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT FOR ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS APPLICANTS
Starting January 22, 2025 , U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will no longer require applicants for adjustment of status...


SIMONE WILLIAMS FEATURED AS A SPECIAL GUEST ON "CONNECT CARIBE REPORT" TO DISCUSS BUSINESS IMMIGRATION ISSUES
This month, Simone Williams, Founder of Williams Global Law, was invited to be a Spotlight Guest on Connect Caribe Report, where she delved into critical topics affecting international investors and businesses navigating U.S. immigration laws. The session was hosted by Carolyn Howell and featured a segment titled “Connected Voices,” where Simone was joined by esteemed guests who posed insightful questions. Key Discussion Points: 1. Impact of Policy Changes on EB-5 Investors:


BREAKING NEWS - TRUMP ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR "GOLD CARD" TO REPLACE EB-5 PROGRAM
Trump's “Gold Card” Visa: What It Means for Investors and the Future of U.S. Immigration Policy Yesterday, President Donald Trump...
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