Green card holders turned US citizens now risk losing citizenship: Decoded
In an interview with Business Standard, Dan Berger weighed in on the rising denaturalisation efforts under the current U.S. administration, which now ranks revoking naturalized citizenship as a top DOJ priority. Berger outlined the legal thresholds for both civil and criminal denaturalisation, stressing that even decades-old issues can now lead to citizenship being stripped—especially if they involve fraud or misrepresentation. He warned that this trend poses serious risks not just to U.S. citizens but also to green card holders, particularly those with past legal issues or extended time abroad.
Canadian Dies in ICE Custody — Ottawa “Urgently Seeking” Answers Your Morning
Dan Berger appeared on CTV Your Morning to address growing concerns following the death of a Canadian citizen in ICE custody. He discussed the lack of oversight in detention facilities, the impact of new arrest quotas, and the removal of enforcement priorities that once protected lower-risk individuals. Berger also raised alarm over the expansion of large-scale detention centers—like Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz”—and the broader chilling effect on cross-border movement.
The Presidents’ Alliance and Association of Independent Colleges & Universities in Massachusetts File Amended Complaint
Stephen Antwine and Kerry Doyle of Green and Spiegel LLC alongside co-counsel Zimmer, Citron & Clarke LLP are advancing national litigation on behalf of the Presidents’ Alliance and AICUM to challenge the Department of Homeland Security’s unlawful termination of SEVIS records and mass student visa revocations. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the amended complaint seeks to block policies that strip international students of their legal status without due process and mislead them into leaving the U.S.
Could New Social-Media Screening Create a Student-Visa Bottleneck?
Dan Berger was featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education in an article examining the U.S. State Department’s new policy requiring international student visa applicants to make their social media accounts public. The article explores concerns that the broad and vaguely defined screening process could delay visa issuance and affect on foreign student enrollment. Dan cautions that students attempting to delete or privatize their accounts might raise red flags.
Trump travel ban, new revenue-sharing model create uncertainty for international college athletes
As the U.S. government imposes travel restrictions on dozens of countries and enacts stricter visa scrutiny, student-athletes on F-1 visas face heightened risks—particularly if they leave the country or accept compensation from their schools. Ksenia Maiorova warns that even valid visas don’t guarantee reentry and urges universities to seek specialized legal guidance, especially as many institutions mistakenly rely on flawed interpretations of labor laws.
Trump vs. Harvard has international athletes scrambling for answers
As featured in The Washington Post’s article on escalating visa restrictions impacting Harvard’s international athletes, Green and Spiegel’s own Ksenia Maiorova, a nationally recognized sports immigration attorney, weighed in on the broader implications of President Trump’s latest executive actions. With international student-athletes facing visa uncertainty and recruitment pipelines under strain, Ksenia continues to serve as an advocate for the intersection of immigration and sports law at a critical national moment.
Trump administration travel ban on 12 countries has taken effect
Dan Berger weighed in on the implications of the Trump administration’s newly reinstated travel ban, which bars entry from 12 countries and imposes visa restrictions on seven more. While current international students from these countries may remain in the U.S. if they hold valid visas, Berger noted that prospective students without visas and those needing to renew after extended travel could be blocked from entering. He emphasized the heightened uncertainty for students navigating the immigration system, pointing to concerns over travel, fieldwork, and studying abroad.
Harvard international students react to Trump’s travel ban
As the Trump administration moves to bar international students from entering Harvard, immigration attorney Dan Berger highlights the growing legal uncertainty surrounding student visas. With SEVIS records at risk and visa interviews halted, the future remains unclear for students like Magaga Enos, whose families have made immense sacrifices for their education.
Trump’s threat to Chinese international students puts academic exchange and tuition dollars at risk in Massachusetts
A new Trump administration policy threatening to revoke Chinese student visas has raised alarm in Massachusetts, where foreign-born students make up 18% of college enrollment. Immigration attorney Dan Berger warned of possible deportations, adding to uncertainty for students and institutions. Colleges like Harvard and BU fear major financial and academic impacts, while visa delays and disruptions risk damaging the U.S.’s reputation in global higher education.
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.