In this timely episode of Immigration Insights, hosts Kate Kalmykov and Courtney Noce, co-chairs of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Immigration & Compliance Group, address major developments in the U.S. immigration landscape. 

They discuss the administration’s surprise $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions, initial confusion over its application, and the ongoing quest for clarity on exemptions and compliance. 

Kate and Courtney also delve into the proposed overhaul of the H-1B lottery to a points-based system, the rollout of Project Firewall, and the implications for wage compliance. 

Lastly, the episode highlights the newly introduced Gold Card and Platinum Card concepts, comparing them to EB-5 and examining what they mean for individual investors and U.S. business sponsors. 

Tune in for information on what these changes may mean for the future of U.S. immigration, global talent acquisition, and foreign investment.