Trump Gold Card or Pyrite Card Program – Which Is It?

On September 19, 2025, the Trump Administration created, via Executive Order, new immigrant options for investors to acquire permanent residence via the Trump Gold Card program, which is overseen by the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC).   The Secretary of the DOC coordinates with the Secretary of State and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish …

2026 H-1B Employer Punch List: Regulatory and Filing Considerations

The H-1B nonimmigrant category[1] has been a target of extreme scrutiny under the current administration.  H-1B sponsoring employers face a variety of new considerations affecting their petition beneficiaries such as:  potential eligibility for selection in the annual H-1B lottery for cap-subject employers, costs of filing due to the H-1B Proclamation implementing the $100,000.00 payment, ability …