Finalized DHS H-1B Modernization Rule
Dan Berger, Partner at Green and Spiegel U.S., recently shared his insights on the proposed H-1B Modernization Rule in a press release by the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration. Berger highlighted the potential for reduced administrative burdens on universities and research institutions, allowing them to better retain top international talent.
Tips for Advising Campuses in a Time of Immigration Uncertainty
Since the 2024 presidential election results, immigration lawyers have been building on strategies and advice that we gave during the previous Trump administration. This is a time of uncertainty and that it is difficult to predict the future. Dan Berger, Emily Cohen, Jonathan Grode, and Stephen Yale-Loehr are working with colleges and universities to provide updated guidance in the weeks and months ahead.
Transforming High Volume Immigration: Formally and Green and Spiegel U.S. Launch Strategic AI Partnership
Green and Spiegel U.S. has teamed up with AI-driven legal tech company Formally to streamline immigration and enterprise legal workflows. This partnership combines Formally’s cutting-edge AI technology with Green and Spiegel’s legal expertise, enhancing efficiency and client service. Managing Partner Jonathan Grode highlighted the collaboration as a step forward in modernizing legal services.
Immigration Change May Keep More Scientists In The United States
This Forbes article discusses how a recent U.S. immigration change could help more scientists stay in the country by simplifying permanent residency pathways for researchers in STEM fields. Dan Berger, an expert in academic and STEM-related immigration, offers insights on how these reforms impact the ability of international researchers to contribute to U.S. innovation.
College campuses scramble to protect foreign and undocumented students under Trump
Dan Berger, Partner at Green & Spiegel and visiting scholar at Cornell Law School, is helping foreign and undocumented students navigate potential immigration challenges under President-elect Trump. Recently, he’s advised students at UMass Amherst and Amherst College, reassuring them: “We’re with you and will do what we can to support you.”
Immigration attorney Dan Berger: Trump’s past and future immigrant policies
Immigration attorney Dan Berger offers an analysis of former President Trump’s immigration policies and what they could mean for the future under his administration. Berger joins a diverse lineup of experts, including Eric Reeves on the humanitarian crisis in Sudan and Rabbi & Justice Consultant Debra Kolodny on conflicts in the Middle East.
Trump’s Immigration Plans May Upend Students And Immigrant Applicants
Partner Dan Berger provided insights on the potential implications of Donald Trump’s proposed immigration policies for students and immigrant applicants. Berger, a recognized expert in academic and STEM immigration, discussed how the changes could disrupt established visa options, especially for those in educational institutions and research fields.
Local immigration lawyers weigh in on the election’s hot button issue
Jonathan Grode, Managing Partner at Green and Spiegel, pointed out that many top Fortune 500 companies were founded by immigrants or their children, emphasizing that fostering immigration aligns with America’s core values and fuels innovation.
LSU’s Last-Tear Poa files lawsuit against U.S. Immigration Services
Represented by immigration attorneys Ksenia Maiorova and Amy Maldonado, Poa’s case highlights the challenges faced by international athletes in the U.S., particularly when it comes to NIL opportunities. As an Australian citizen on an F-1 student visa, Poa is restricted from engaging in typical NIL deals, which are considered employment under U.S. immigration law.
After nearly a decade, the federal program for immigrant entrepreneurs is finally working
Dan Berger, a Partner at Green and Spiegel, U.S., co-authored an article highlighting the International Entrepreneur Parole (IEP) program’s role in supporting immigrant-led startups, focusing on the success of Mukul Patnaik, an international student-turned-AI entrepreneur who founded Portal, an AI executive assistant platform.