H-1B Lottery FY 2027: What Employers Need to Know About the New Wage-Based Selection System
The FY 2027 H-1B registration period will open on March 4, 2026 and close at 12:00 p.m. (ET) on March 19, 2026. During this short window, U.S. employers must electronically register foreign national candidates they intend to sponsor for H-1B status through the system administered by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Because the H-1B program is subject to annual
Read More
Trump Administration Announces Expansion of Travel Ban After National Guard Shooting
The national shock following the fatal attack on a National Guard soldier and the attempted killing of another has prompted swift federal action. In the days after the incident, the Trump administration confirmed plans to expand its travel ban to include more than thirty countries. While the full list of affected nations has not yet
Read More
NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s Immigration “Know Your Rights” Message: Essential Guidance for Immigrant New Yorkers
New York City’s Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani recently released a video encouraging residents, especially those in immigrant communities, to understand and assert their legal rights when interacting with federal immigration enforcement officers. The video provides clear, practical explanations about constitutional protections and lawful responses during encounters with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and serves as
Read More
Jermel Singleton Included in Empire State Realty Trust’s Business Update
Attorney Jermel Singleton was part of the legal team representing Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) in its recent business update released via CityBiz. The announcement detailed ESRT’s significant portfolio developments, capital recycling strategy, and ongoing efforts to maximize shareholder value. ESRT—a premier real estate investment trust known for owning and operating the Empire State Building and
Read More