In this episode of the Immigration Insights podcast, Greenberg Traurig attorneys Kate Kalmykov and Jennifer Hermansky examine the writ of mandamus as a federal litigation tool for addressing unreasonable agency delays across a broad range of immigration proceedings.
Recent reports from the American Immigration Lawyers Association indicate that the U.S. Department of State may be preparing a restructuring of visa processing operations across Africa.
Continue Reading U.S. Department of State Reportedly Considering Centralized Visa Processing Hubs Across Africa
The legislation provides multi-year funding for federal immigration enforcement agencies and related operations.
Continue Reading Congress Passes $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Funding Law
A Rhode Island federal court vacated four USCIS policies halting immigration adjudications, finding Administrative Procedure Act violations and restoring processing of some immigration benefits.
Continue Reading Federal Court Strikes Down USCIS Policies That Froze Immigration Benefit Adjudications: Considerations for Employers and Foreign Nationals
Recent USCIS guidance on preferring consular processing has raised questions about its impact on adjustment of status applications and adjudication trends.
Continue Reading USCIS Adjustment of Status Memorandum: Early Implementation Trends
Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Nataliya Rymer and Newland Chase Co-Chair Ray Rackham will present a complimentary webinar on June 15 examining the structural immigration forces transforming global mobility across the UK, U.S., and EMEA. Join them as they explore what these shifts mean for mobility teams navigating today’s rapidly evolving landscape.
Congratulations to GT’s Immigration Practice for being recognized by The Legal 500 United States 2026 Edition!
The U.S. Department of State has added a new “Specialized Trainer” subcategory to the B-1 business visitor classification, offering multinational companies a clearer framework for bringing foreign experts to the United States to transfer proprietary knowledge to U.S. workers.
Recent data does not foreclose NIW or EB-1A petitions; it reinforces the importance of selecting the appropriate category, presenting a clear and credible record of achievement, and documenting the U.S. benefit with specificity.
Continue Reading What Recent USCIS Data Means for EB-2 NIW, EB-1A Petitioners
A recent ICE guidance memo has fundamentally changed the I-9 compliance landscape, exposing employers to immediate fines for errors once considered minor. Greenberg Traurig attorneys outline the key risks and steps employers should take to get ahead of enforcement.