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01/01/2026

What is the most important thing in communication with your immigration lawyer?

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12/28/2025

What makes a great immigration lawyer?
Is it a skill?
Experience?
Knowledge?

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12/25/2025

Happy Holidays!
Let’s celebrate a season of joy and hope. The team of Global Practice will be back to office next week.

12/19/2025

Following the shooting at Brown University, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced an immediate pause on the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Program, citing the fact that the suspect originally immigrated through DV. While the statement received widespread media attention, several critical points remain unclear.

The DV Program itself is created by Congress, and most DV processing is handled by the U.S. Department of State, not USCIS. Secretary Noem’s announcement refers to a DHS-directed pause, but so far no federal agency has issued formal regulatory guidance describing the scope or duration of this suspension.

Historically, the United States has never abolished the DV Program by law, although there have been temporary disruptions in visa processing during events like the pandemic.

For applicants currently in the pipeline, the biggest risk is time: DV cases must be completed within specific fiscal-year windows, and any administrative delays can jeopardize eligibility. Applicants should continue maintaining up-to-date documentation and monitor official communications from the Department of State and USCIS.

12/18/2025

The rollout of the new Gold Card has understandably drawn interest from high-net-worth investors due to early promises of faster processing and a simplified application path. It is essential, however, to recognize how fundamentally different the Gold Card is from EB-5. Whereas EB-5 is rooted in federal statute and supported by decades of well-tested regulations, the Gold Card is an executive-branch initiative and requires a non-refundable contribution to the U.S. government, rather than an at-risk investment with the possibility of capital return. Because it is created through executive action rather than congressional legislation, the Gold Card carries heightened exposure to policy reversals, implementation uncertainty, administrative inconsistency, and potential legal challenge, and lacks the long-term regulatory stability that has defined EB-5.

From a practical standpoint, visa availability, total cost, and family treatment remain decisive distinctions. Gold Card participants are assigned to existing EB-1 or EB-2 categories, both of which already face quota backlogs for nationals of certain countries and may experience additional pressure as demand grows. By contrast, EB-5 investors in rural or high-unemployment projects currently benefit from unreserved visa availability regardless of nationality and can include the entire family under a single qualifying investment, while preserving a pathway to potential capital repayment.

As investors evaluate these options—particularly with the September 30, 2026 EB-5 grandfathering deadline approaching—it is important to weigh not only projected processing speed, but also quota exposure, long-term program certainty, total family cost, and the fundamental difference between donating capital versus preserving it through an at-risk investment.

Read more in the article that quotes attorney of Global Practice:

Here’s a closer look at how the "Trump Gold Card" works, how much it costs, and what experts are saying about the legalities and economic impacts of this new program.

12/06/2025

On December 4, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a memorandum that increases federal attention to crimes and threats related to politically motivated violence and national security. Although the document focuses on criminal prosecution, it indirectly affects the immigration sphere as well.

What this means for immigrants:

Stricter screening. Some visa and green card categories may see increased administrative processing, especially if your work or background involves public, political, or civic activity.

Heightened security review. Immigration authorities may request additional information if your past includes episodes related to protests, political activism, or conflicts with authorities, even in your home country.

More rigorous assessment of criminal issues. Any charges or investigations involving violence or threats will now be reviewed more strictly and may affect the immigration process.

Most people will not be affected. For typical applicants who have no connection to political incidents or criminal matters, the memorandum does not change the way immigration filings are submitted or adjudicated. However, the memorandum classifies calls for “open borders” and “gender extremism” under the broader category of “domestic terrorism.”

Bottom line: The document does not create new immigration rules. It simply strengthens coordination among law enforcement agencies, which may lead to more thorough review in certain cases.

12/04/2025

At Global Practice, we are capable of many things, from bringing the families together to helping people immigrate through the investment.

But each member of our team has a favorite case category.
Which one is your favorite?

12/01/2025

The ban does not apply to the following persons:

1️⃣ Persons with a current U.S. green card or current valid visa;

2️⃣ People who are immediate relatives of U.S. citizens (i.e. spouses, children under age 21 and parents);

3️⃣ Dual nationals traveling on a non-banned country’s passport;

4️⃣ Athletes, coaches, support staff, and immediate relatives of athletes participating in major sporting events such as the World Cup and Olympics, or other major sporting events; and,

5️⃣ Those whose travel is deemed in the national interest, are also exempt from the travel restrictions.

11/29/2025

Don’t forget to check the review for your immigration lawyer!
Though past success does not guarantee the future results, it is always a good idea to see what experience the previous clients had with the law firm.

11/24/2025

Your strategy should align with your long-term aspirations. Ask yourself these questions to help clarify your objectives:

1️⃣. Why do you want to immigrate? Consider your motivations, such as career opportunities, family reunification, safety, or a better quality of life.

2️⃣ Where do you want to go? Some countries are easier to move to than others, with simpler online application processes and specific programs for skilled workers or investors. Research different countries’ visa policies, employment markets, living costs, and quality of life.

3️⃣ What is your long-term timeline? Immigration can be a multi-year process, with requirements that can change over time. US immigration is especially challenging as it changes all the time because of political and economic factors.