North America: Immigration

On Jan. 30, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2027 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 4 and run through noon Eastern...

On January 28, 2026, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision addressing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) actions related to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti and Venezuela.

On December 31, 2025, a federal court ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the FY 2027 H-1B cap initial registration period will open at noon (Eastern)...

McDermott Will & Schulte's West Coast Forum 2025 brought together ultra-high-net-worth families, family office professionals, and advisors for two half-day programs in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Canadian citizens often enjoy smoother entry to the United States than many other travelers, but "smooth" does not mean "automatic.

The Trump Gold Card immigration program has now been formally launched and is accepting applicants. It portends to offer a pathway to U.S. lawful permanent residence in exchange for a substantial monetary contribution to the U.S. government.

The United States has introduced a new immigration pathway aimed at attracting ultra-high-net-worth individuals: the Gold Card Program, created by Executive Order 14351 in September 2025.

Two civil actions currently before the Yukon Supreme Court allege serious misconduct under the Yukon Business Nominee Program, including fraud, misrepresentation, and breach of fiduciary duty by parties offering immigration consulting and investment services.