About this episode

This episode discusses recent developments in U.S. immigration law with insights from immigration attorneys Greg Berk and Christine Doyle.

In this episode of French Insider, Sheppard Mullin immigration attorneys Greg Berk and Christine Doyle join host Inès Briand to discuss recent developments in U.S. immigration law and their impact on both individuals and employers. What We Discussed in This Episode: What happened with the recent White House proclamation on H-1B visas? How does the White House intend to change wage preferences for the H-1B lotteries? How will the new "Gold Card" program impact Green Card applicants and the companies that employ them? What are some workplace enforcement trends we're seeing for employers in the U.S.? What should individuals know about entering the U.S. for business purposes? What should they know about searches and seizures of electronic devices at U.S. ports of entry? What are the current trends you're seeing regarding U.S. work visas? What options are available to someone interested in obtaining an investor-based visa or Green Card? About Greg Berk Greg Berk is a partner in Sheppard Mullin's Labor and Employment Practice Group and leads the firm's immigration practice from its Orange County, California office. He is certified as a Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by…

People in this episode

Host: Inès Briand

Guests: Greg Berk, Christine Doyle

Topics covered

• U.S. immigration law
• H-1B visas
• Green Card applicants
• workplace enforcement
• business entry
• investor-based visa

Keywords

• immigration law
• H-1B visas
• Green Card
• work visas
• investor visa
• workplace enforcement
• business entry

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sheppard Mullin, Sheppard's French Desk

Places: U.S., California

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