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Loren Locke is regularly quoted in national and international media on immigration law and policy.

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Business Insider

Business Insider: Trump's Green Card Memo Dropped Before a Holiday Weekend

A Friday USCIS memo restricting in-country green-card processing dropped right before Memorial Day weekend — Loren Locke tells Business Insider she started hearing from anxious clients within minutes.

The Washington Times

The Washington Times: Why Deportations Didn't Open Jobs for U.S. Workers

A University of Colorado Boulder study found U.S.-born workers didn't fill jobs left by deported immigrants — Loren Locke tells The Washington Times the real fix is an employment-based visa system Congress hasn't updated in decades.

CollegeWatch

CollegeWatch: Why International Students Can't Risk Leaving the U.S.

Loren Locke tells CollegeWatch why she advises international students against summer travel — the visa they need to return is now adjudicated under a very different regime than the one that let them in.

Spiceworks

Spiceworks: US a Harder Sell for International IT Talent

Loren Locke on declining foreign student enrollment, new visa policy impact on international IT talent, and the future of STEM OPT.

Spiceworks

Loren Locke quoted in Spiceworks on H-1B program policy upheaval

Spiceworks features Loren Locke discussing the impact of federal staffing cuts, increased visa scrutiny, and vague vetting criteria on the H-1B program.

CBS News

CBS News: EB-1A Applicants Using Fraudulent Credentials

CBS News features Loren Locke discussing the rise of fraudulent credentials in EB-1A extraordinary ability petitions.

TechTarget

Loren Locke gives advice to CIOs and tech leaders in TechTarget

TechTarget features Loren Locke providing guidance to CIOs and technology leaders on immigration strategy.

CIO

Loren Locke quoted in CIO about Trump's new $100K H-1B Fee

CIO quotes Loren Locke on the implications of Trump's proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee for technology companies.

Daily Mail

Daily Mail quotes Loren Locke about the new $1 diversity visa fee

Daily Mail features Loren Locke's analysis of the new $1 diversity visa lottery fee and its implications.

The Vertical

Loren Locke quoted about ICE raid at Hyundai-LG battery plant

The Vertical quotes Loren Locke regarding the ICE raid at the Hyundai-LG battery manufacturing plant.

ChineseInPortland.com

Loren Locke quoted about immigrants' concerns

ChineseInPortland.com features Loren Locke discussing immigrants' growing concerns in the current political climate.

Newsweek

Newsweek: Expats Rating the United States Poorly

Newsweek features Loren Locke's commentary on expatriates' declining perception of the United States.

Bankrate

Bankrate: How Immigration Enforcement Affects Businesses

Bankrate features Loren Locke discussing the business impact of heightened immigration enforcement.

Information Week

Information Week quotes Loren Locke about EB-1A and NIW green cards

Information Week features Loren Locke discussing EB-1A and National Interest Waiver green card pathways for tech workers.

Information Week

Loren Locke interviewed by Information Week about IT workforce crisis

Information Week interviews Loren Locke about the IT workforce crisis and immigration's role in addressing talent shortages.

Condé Nast Traveler

Conde Nast Traveler: Social Media Student Visa Screening

Condé Nast Traveler interviews Loren Locke about new social media screening requirements for student visa applicants.

Spiceworks

Spiceworks: Decline in International Student Applications

Spiceworks features Loren Locke discussing the significant decline in international student applications to U.S. universities.

Daily Mail

Daily Mail: Big Beautiful Bill's $250 Visa Fee

Daily Mail quotes Loren Locke on the proposed $250 visa fee in the Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Washington Examiner

Loren Locke quoted in the Washington Examiner about 2026 World Cup

Washington Examiner features Loren Locke discussing immigration implications of the 2026 World Cup.

Investopedia

Loren Locke quoted in Investopedia about au pair wages

Investopedia features Loren Locke's analysis of au pair wage requirements and regulations.

Fox 13

Loren Locke interviewed on Fox 13 about ICE arresting Utahns

Fox 13 Salt Lake City interviews Loren Locke about ICE operations resulting in the arrest of Utah residents.

The Globe and Mail

Loren Locke quoted in The Globe and Mail about ICE raids at Home Depot

The Globe and Mail features Loren Locke discussing ICE enforcement operations at Home Depot locations.

Men's Journal

Loren Locke quoted in Men's Journal about Walmart employee shortages

Men's Journal quotes Loren Locke on the impact of immigration policy on Walmart's workforce.

HR Grapevine

HR Grapevine: Walmart Employees After SCOTUS Case

HR Grapevine features Loren Locke discussing implications for Walmart employees following a Supreme Court decision.

Daily Mail

Loren Locke quoted about effect of CHNV parole termination on Walmart

Daily Mail quotes Loren Locke on the business impact of CHNV parole program termination on retailers like Walmart.

CNBC

Loren Locke quoted in CNBC about ICE raids in Home Depot parking lots

CNBC features Loren Locke discussing ICE enforcement operations in Home Depot parking lots.

Sourcing Journal

Sourcing Journal: ICE Raids on Regenerative Agriculture

Sourcing Journal quotes Loren Locke on the impact of ICE raids on the regenerative agriculture industry.

Roll Call

Loren Locke quoted in Roll Call about visa processing backlogs

Roll Call features Loren Locke discussing the growing backlogs in U.S. visa processing.

Roll Call

Roll Call: Limited Operations at US Consulates

Roll Call quotes Loren Locke on the continued limited operations at U.S. consulates worldwide.

Roll Call

Roll Call: State Dept. Rule Change for Same-Sex Couples

Roll Call features Loren Locke discussing the State Department's policy changes for same-sex couples' visa applications.

Associated Press

AP: Biden Immigration-Related Executive Orders

The Associated Press features Loren Locke's analysis of President Biden's immigration-related executive orders.

Roll Call

Roll Call quotes Loren Locke about early Biden executive orders

Roll Call quotes Loren Locke on the immigration implications of President Biden's early executive orders.

Law360

Law360: Immigration Attys Rush to File Visa Apps

Law360 features Loren Locke discussing the rush by immigration attorneys to file visa applications ahead of policy changes.

Law360

Loren Locke quoted in Law360 concerning new DHS biometrics rule

Law360 quotes Loren Locke on the Department of Homeland Security's new biometrics collection rule.

Law360

Law360: Broad Exemptions to Trump's Travel Ban

Law360 features Loren Locke's analysis of broad exemptions carved out of Trump's travel ban.

ABC News

Loren Locke quoted in ABC News about Trump's travel ban

ABC News features Loren Locke discussing the consequences of Trump's immigration-related travel ban.

Law360

Loren Locke quoted in Law360 about consequences of Trump's travel ban

Law360 quotes Loren Locke on the practical consequences of the presidential travel ban on immigration cases.

Law360

Law360: COVID-19 Interruptions to Visa Processing

Law360 features Loren Locke discussing how COVID-19 is disrupting visa processing worldwide.

Law360

Law360: Insurance Test Hits Green Card Applicants

Law360 quotes Loren Locke on the public charge insurance test and its impact on green card applicants.

Dirty South Soccer

Dirty South Soccer: Atlanta United Players' Green Cards

Dirty South Soccer features Loren Locke explaining the immigration process for Atlanta United's international soccer players.

Law360

Law360: Summer Delays as State Dept. Ups Visa Screening

Law360 features Loren Locke discussing anticipated summer delays as the State Department increases visa screening.

Law360

Law360: 7 Tips for Preparing Clients for Visa Interviews

Loren Locke shares seven expert tips for preparing clients for consular visa interviews in Law360.

Law360

Loren Locke quoted in Law360 about visa system glitches

Law360 quotes Loren Locke on the impact of visa processing system glitches on immigration cases.

Law360

Law360: SCOTUS Decision on Consular Nonreviewability

Law360 features Loren Locke discussing the Supreme Court's decision on consular nonreviewability.

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Adjudicated 12,000+ visas at the U.S. Consulate, Mexico · Former U.S. Foreign Service Officer · J.D. William & Mary Law School Featured in Newsweek, Condé Nast Traveler, Daily Mail