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Think Immigration: The 2026 World Cup – A Missed Opportunity for America
Massive sporting events provide an opportunity to take a macro-view of where we are as a country and the way the world perceives us. And, when it comes to sporting events, nothing garners the world’s attention like the FIFA World Cup. FIFA’s post-tournament analysis of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar estimated that approximately 1.42 billion viewers - almost 20% of the world's population - took-in the final between France and Argentina. This figure is more than 11x Super Bowl 59's (Eagles vs.
Green And Spiegel Congratulates Jewish Family And Children’s Service On Receiving The 2026 PBA Immigration Law Pro Bono Award
Jonathan A. Grode’s articles from Green and Spiegel are most popular: with readers working within the Banking & Credit and Technology industries Green and Spiegel, U.S. is proud to recognize the Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS) Immigration Legal Department as the recipient of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s 2026 Immigration Law Pro Bono Award.
Possible Expansion Of U.S. Travel Bans: Key Details And What Travelers Should Know
Jonathan A. Grode’s articles from Green and Spiegel are most popular: with readers working within the Retail & Leisure industries Green and Spiegel U.S. is closely monitoring press reporting on new travel bans that could start on January 21. According to reports, generally confirmed by the State Department but not publicly released, travelers from up to 75 countries could have visa processing paused by the State Department.
The Trump Gold Card And Proposed Trump Platinum Card: Legal, Practical, Tax, And Economic Considerations For High-Net-Worth Immigrants
Gs Green and Spiegel More Green and Spiegel is one of the world's oldest immigration law firms, with over 60 years of experience assisting a global clientele. Focusing exclusively on immigration law, the lawyers at Green and Spiegel provide a broad range of immigration services to individual, institutional, and corporate clients in Canada, the United States, and Europe. The Trump Gold Card immigration program has now been formally launched and is accepting applicants.
Visa Turbulence: Navigating Your H-1B Future In A Shifting U.S. Landscape (Video)
Jonathan A. Grode’s articles from Green and Spiegel are most popular: within Immigration topic(s) in United States with readers working within the Aerospace & Defence industries Green and Spiegel are most popular: within Employment and HR topic(s) Join us for a timely webinar addressing the uncertainty facing the H-1B visa program. With recent proclamations, new fees, and shifting adjudication practices, employers and employees alike are facing a rapidly changing immigration environment.
Introducing Green And Spiegel's Attorney Accessibility Program: Peace Of Mind When Entering The U.S.
At Green and Spiegel LLP, we know that entering the United States—even with proper documentation—can sometimes be unpredictable. That's why we're proud to launch our Attorney Accessibility Program, a proactive legal support service designed to ensure you're never alone at the border.
The $100,000 H-1B Fee Proclamation - Some Questions Answered, Quite A Few Remain
Jonathan A. Grode’s articles from Green and Spiegel are most popular: within Immigration topic(s) in Canada Green and Spiegel are most popular: within Employment and HR and Corporate/Commercial Law topic(s) As a follow up to our post this morning on Friday's Proclamation that added a $100,000 fee for H-1B petitions, we are sharing updated from the Administration. Despite clarifications today, we will expect litigation on the remaining issues. We now know that: 1.
The New Proclamation On A $100,000 H-1B Fee - What We Know And Don't Know
Jonathan A. Grode’s articles from Green and Spiegel are most popular: within Immigration topic(s) in Canada Green and Spiegel are most popular: within Employment and HR and Corporate/Commercial Law topic(s) On Friday, President Trump issued a Proclamation that added a $100,000 fee for H-1B petitions. We are sharing what we know so far, and will update over the weekend in this evolving situation.
Alert: U.S. Department Of State Restricts Visa Processing For Third-Country Nationals
Gs Green and Spiegel More Green and Spiegel is one of the world's oldest immigration law firms, with over 60 years of experience assisting a global clientele. Focusing exclusively on immigration law, the lawyers at Green and Spiegel provide a broad range of immigration services to individual, institutional, and corporate clients in Canada, the United States, and Europe.
ABA Labor & Employment Law Podcast
In this episode of theABA Labor and Employment Law Podcast, Jonathan Grode joins SEIU's Ingrid Nava for a timely and insightful discussion on the complex intersection of immigration and employment law. As employers across industries face increasing uncertainty around work authorization, protective status, and workforce eligibility, Grode and Nava break down key questions raised by the Trump v. Casa case and other recent legal developments.
Entry Ban To Go Into Effect June 9, 2025
Gs Green and Spiegel More Green and Spiegel is one of the world's oldest immigration law firms, with over 60 years of experience assisting a global clientele. Focusing exclusively on immigration law, the lawyers at Green and Spiegel provide a broad range of immigration services to individual, institutional, and corporate clients in Canada, the United States, and Europe. On June 4, 2025, President Donald J.
Local Areas On Homeland Security's List Of 'Sanctuary Jurisdictions.' What Does This Mean?
Green and Spiegel U.S. Managing Partner Jonathan Grode was featured in a recent NBC10 Philadelphia news segment addressing the Department of Homeland Security's latest list of so-called "sanctuary jurisdictions." The list includes Philadelphia, Camden, and several surrounding counties and states—many of which contest their inclusion. He also emphasized that while attempts to withhold federal grants may not hold up legally, these actions are designed to change behavior and perception.
Harvard Has Strong Chance To Prevail Over Trump In Immigration Lawsuit
Harvard University is likely to win its lawsuit against the Trump administration after DHS revoked its certification to enroll international students—seen as retaliation for resisting federal control. A judge granted a Temporary Restraining Order, and attorneys, including Green and Spiegel's Jonathan Grode, cite strong legal claims under the Administrative Procedure Act and First Amendment.
Snubbing Trump, Immigration Nominee Will End Student Practical Training
In a recent Forbes article, Jonathan Grode and Dan Berger weighed in on concerns over USCIS nominee Joseph Edlow's intent to end Optional Practical Training (OPT) and STEM OPT for international students. Grode warned that bypassing standard regulatory procedures could lead to legal challenges, while Berger highlighted the impact of delays in OPT processing on students' job prospects.
GOP Bill Raises Immigration Fees To Fund Mass Deportation
While the GOP's immigration bill may have limited impact on corporate America, it poses significant challenges for those seeking humanitarian relief. Jonathan Grode pointed out that while the $900 appeal fee is relatively minor, broader fee increases could deter low-income applicants—particularly those applying through the diversity visa program.
Trump Immigration Policies Increase Peril For International Students
Jonathan Grode was featured in Stuart Anderson's Forbes article discussing the risks international students face under Trump administration policies. Grode highlights key issues, including visa cancellations for political speech, denial of due process by ICE, and abrupt SEVIS terminations, leaving students vulnerable to deportation. He emphasizes that universities are struggling to protect students as revocations can happen without warning.
How Trump Could Turbocharge The Brain Drain From Canada
In a recent Financial Post article by Yvonne Lau, Jonathan Grode, U.S. Practice Director and Managing Partner at Green and Spiegel, weighs in on the growing migration of tech talent from Canada to the U.S. Grode explains that U.S. companies are targeting Canadian talent, particularly as Canadians enjoy visa advantages, allowing for a smoother transition to working in the U.S. The article explores how President Trump's alignment with Silicon Valley may further intensify the competition for...
Webinar: Canada/U.S. Border: Fact Or Fiction
Good fences may make good neighbors, but from an immigration point of view the Canada/U.S. border can be a source of headaches for businesses on both sides of the border. When a business has offices in both Canada and the U.S. and employees need to work in both countries, employees cannot bounce back and forth over the border without the proper work permits/visas.
American Council On Education (ACE) Issue Brief: Immigration Related Campus Concerns
Green and Spiegel U.S. co-authored the Issue Brief: Immigration-Related Campus Concerns, prepared in collaboration with the American Council on Education (ACE). With special thanks to Hogan Lovells US LLP for its contributions, this report addresses the evolving challenges facing international students, scholars, and educational institutions in navigating immigration policies. READ NOW The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter.
Tips For Advising In A Time Of Immigration Uncertainty
Since the 2024 presidential election results, immigration lawyers are building on strategies and advice that we gave during the previous Trump Administration. We realize this is a time of uncertainty, and that it is difficult to predict the future. More than ever, simple questions such as "am I safe to travel next summer?" are complicated, and we do not know exactly what new policies will be announced.
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Support And Advocacy Following The U.S. Election Results
As we all process the results of the U.S. Presidential and Congressional election, we understand that both employers and individuals have questions and concerns about what comes next in regard to the future of immigration benefits and policy.
UPCOMING WEBINAR: Canada/U.S. Border: Fact Or Fiction
Date: 12 February 2025 Time: 5:00 PM UTC Duration: 60 min Language: English Format: Online Good fences may make good neighbors, but from an immigration point of view the Canada/U.S. border can be a source of headaches for businesses on both sides of the border. When a business has offices in both Canada and the U.S. and employees need to work in both countries, employees cannot bounce back and forth over the border without the proper work permits/visas.
Bolstering STEM Talent with the National Interest Waiver
Updates to the National Interest Waiver process For decades, it has not been clear how immigrant experts with advanced STEM degrees could qualify for a National Interest Waiver (NIW) in the permanent residency process.
La vida latina en Filadelfia es subrepresentada, entonces, ¿sobre qué debemos reportar?
Queremos tus preguntas y sugerencias. Kimberly Paynter / WHYY Read this story in English here La comunidad latina de Filadelfia se encuentra entre las de más rápido crecimiento en Estados Unidos. Se ha triplicado en la última década y ahora representa casi el 15 % de los residentes. Sin embargo, como boricua de Filadelfia a través de Nueva York, estoy frustrada por la falta de cobertura de noticias que reciben estas vibrantes comunidades latinas e hispanas.
How racial profiling drove away Philly's first heavyweight boxing champion
“I’d rather be a lamppost in Denver than the mayor of Philadelphia.” AP Photo 💌 Love Philly? Sign up for the free Billy Penn newsletter to get everything you need to know about Philadelphia, every day. Boxing and Philadelphia go hand-in-hand, and not just because of Hollywood. Joe Frazier is probably the best-known local champ, but over the past half-century the city produced many others. One of the asterisks on the list is Sonny Liston — partly because he only lived in Philly for about five years.
10 Philadelphia dessert cafes: Best places to get late-night sweets
💌 Love Philly? Sign up for the free Billy Penn newsletter to get everything you need to know about Philadelphia, every day. Dessert cafes, long considered an essential part of the restaurant scene in some other cities, are now proliferating in Philadelphia. These eateries are exactly what they sound like — restaurants that specialize in bespoke treats and are open late. It’s a nice alternative to dinner and a movie.
Take the Philly trivia quiz and test your local knowledge
24 questions about everything Philadelphia Mark Henninger / Imagic Digital 💌 Love Philly? Sign up for the free Billy Penn newsletter to get everything you need to know about Philadelphia, every day. Gorgeous fall weather made for a perfect poolside evening during the September edition of in-person Philly Quizzo. Tucked behind the Piazza near Northern Liberties’ still-cobblestoned roads, Germantown Garden welcomed us for a night of local trivia.
The Philadelphia ties of the Soviet refusenik once called a 'modern-day Moses'
When Masha and Vladimir Slepak were released after 17 years, they had Philly friends to thank. Wikimedia Commons 💌 Love Philly? Sign up for the free Billy Penn newsletter to get everything you need to know about Philadelphia, every day. In the leadup to the late 20th century fall of the USSR, it was difficult to leave the Soviet Union. Those who tried and were refused permission were called “refusniks” — and one of the most famous couples to champion this plight had connections to Philadelphia.
Philly's new Pride Collective is fundraising for big things, but won't pull off OutFest
Instead of hosting a fall festival, the group is focusing on the annual June parade, which could cost $1.5 million. Photo: Kriston Jae Bethel; Logo: Justin Fortmeier 💌 Love Philly? Sign up for the free Billy Penn newsletter to get everything you need to know about Philadelphia, every day. It’s official: Philadelphia will end 2021 without any in-person LGBTQ festivals. There was a chance OutFest might happen, but that’s off the table, according to the newly formed PHL Pride Collective.
Map: Philly opens mail ballot drop boxes for the November election
How to apply, return, replace, and track your paper vote. Danya Henninger / Billy Penn 💌 Love Philly? Sign up for the free Billy Penn email newsletter to get everything you need to know about Philadelphia, every day. Mail ballot drop boxes are open for the 2021 general election in Philadelphia. All drop boxes all have 24/7 access, are continuously monitored by surveillance camera, and are emptied nightly, according to the City Commissioners office.
It's not unusual to get mustard on a cheesesteak, Philly shop owners say
Tobias Harris sparked the latest edition of the city’s eternal sandwich debate. Danya Henninger / Billy Penn 💌 Love Philly? Sign up for the free Billy Penn newsletter to get everything you need to know about Philadelphia, every day. Sixers forward Tobias Harris admitted to liking mustard on his cheesesteaks this week, and got the online thrashing he obviously expected. But Philly shop owners say adding the spicy condiment is more common than you might think.
'Nothing left uncarved': A guide to the 250 sculptures on Philadelphia City Hall
Hundreds of figures, creatures, and symbols adorn the sides of the largest municipal building in the country. Mark Henninger / Imagic Digital Jun. 14, 2021, 6:30 a.m. 💌 Love Philly? Sign up for the free Billy Penn newsletter to get everything you need to know about Philadelphia, every day. Atop Philadelphia City Hall is a bronze sculpture that stands 36 feet tall. Its 53,000 pounds form a representation of one of the most famous historical figures in Philly.
Northern Liberties gym owner who grew up in the streets is giving Philly kids an alternative
💌 Love Philly? Sign up for the free Billy Penn email newsletter to get everything you need to know about Philadelphia, every day. Stories like Maleek Jackson’s never get old or less inspiring. The 34-year-old South Philadelphia native has lived a life marked by tragedy, yet accomplished things that’d be impressive for people who faced far fewer obstacles. For one, he owns his own successful business. And at Maleek Jackson Fitness Boxing Gym, the 4 p.m. hour is designated for kids.
22 photos of the sensational holiday light show at the Philly Zoo
If you want to add some sparkle to your Insta stories, get yourself to LumiNature — and bring the kids. Mark Henninger / Imagic Digital 💌 Love Philly? Sign up for the free Billy Penn newsletter to get everything you need to know about Philadelphia, every day. You won’t get to see the animals, but there’s reason to visit the Philadelphia Zoo after dark this season. The nation’s oldest zoo grounds have been transformed into a giant light show.
ICE Stats Show Massive Increase of Worksite Compliance Investigations for FY2018, Agency Expected to be More Aggressive in 2019
Jan 3, 2019 ICE Stats Show Massive Increase of Worksite Compliance Investigations for FY2018, Agency Expected to be More Aggressive in 2019 Jonathan A. Grode and Matthew Galati A little over a year ago, we informed our readers that Immigration and Customs Enforcement was looking to potentially quintuple its worksite enforcement actions for Fiscal Year 2018.
Jonathan Grode named in the National Law Journal's list of Immigration Trailblazers
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Jonathan Grode named in the National Law Journal’s list of Immigration Trailblazers
Green and Spiegel is pleased to announce Practice Director Jonathan Grode has been named to the National Law Journal’s inaugural list of Immigration Trailblazers. The National Law Journal’s Immigration Trailblazers list recognizes those who have “moved the needle in facilitating the ever-changing immigration policies” and are making “great strides in the fight for justice”.
USCIS Delays Rollout of NTA Memo
Last week we wrote in detail about the upcoming USCIS policy change whereby the agency will commence issuance of Notices to Appear (NTAs) for all denied benefit applications that result in applicants falling out of status. Yesterday, USCIS announced that this policy will not be implemented as had been scheduled by July 28, 2018.
Green and Spiegel's Jonathan Grode Named Distinguished Leader by The Legal Intelligencer - Immigration - United States
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STEM OPT Third-Party Placements Placed in Doubt
Since May 2016, F-1 STEM graduates have enjoyed up-to three years of employment authorization through post-completion Optional Practical Training (“OPT”). In issuing its final rule to increase STEM OPT extensions from 17 to 24 months, USCIS placed additional burdens on employers and F-1 students alike, including both parties completing/updating a training plan, as well as setting tighter restrictions on self-employment and unpaid work.
Galati & Grode Once Again Named as Super Lawyers Rising Stars
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Galati & Grode Once Again Named as Super Lawyers Rising Stars
Green and Spiegel is pleased to announce that U.S. Practice Director Jonathan Grode and Senior Associate Matthew Galati were once again named as “Rising Stars” by Super Lawyers magazine. This year marks the seventh straight selection for Grode, who was first named in 2012. Galati was selected for the third time, having received the honor in 2016 and 2017.
11th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference - Immigration - United States
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Jonathan Grode Speaks At Fast Track USA Event In Lyon And The Workshop USA In Paris, France - Immigration - United States
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U.S. Practice Director Jonathan Grode Moderates Panel at Startup Global Philadelphia - Immigration - United States
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Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center Wins Green and Spiegel-Sponsored Pennsylvania Bar Association Pro Bono Award - Immigration - United States
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GREEN AND SPIEGEL ATTORNEYS, JONATHAN GRODE AND MATTHEW GALATI NAMED 2017-2018 RISING STARS FOR BUSINESS IMMIGRATION
Super Lawyers Magazine has selected U.S. Practice Director Jonathan Grode and Senior Associate Matthew Galati to the 2017-18 Pennsylvania Rising Stars list in the field of Business Immigration. This is the second consecutive Rising Star Award for Matt, while this year marks Jonathan’s sixth such award, having been named each year since 2012. News of this honor will appear in the upcoming June 2017 Pennsylvania & Delaware Super Lawyers Magazine as well as in Philadelphia Magazine.
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