A transition to Pay.gov for visa-related fees may affect consular processing where payment verification issues arise.
Supreme Court Clarifies When Returning Green Card Holders May Be Treated as Applicants for Admission
On June 23, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Blanche v. Lau, clarifying when lawful permanent residents returning from international travel may be treated as “applicants for admission.”
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Immigration Insights Episode 27 | Stuck in the System: Using Mandamus to Break Immigration Delays
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.
U.S. Department of State Reportedly Considering Centralized Visa Processing Hubs Across Africa
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.
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Congress Passes $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Funding Law
The legislation provides multi-year funding for federal immigration enforcement agencies and related operations.
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Federal Court Strikes Down USCIS Policies That Froze Immigration Benefit Adjudications: Considerations for Employers and Foreign Nationals
A Rhode Island federal court vacated four USCIS policies halting immigration adjudications, finding Administrative Procedure Act violations and restoring processing of some immigration benefits.
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USCIS Adjustment of Status Memorandum: Early Implementation Trends
Recent USCIS guidance on preferring consular processing has raised questions about its impact on adjustment of status applications and adjudication trends.
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June 15 WEBINAR | Bite Size Briefing with Newland Chase: The Four Immigration Forces Shaping Mobility
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.
Greenberg Traurig’s Immigration Practice Recognized in The Legal 500 US 2026 Edition
Congratulations to GT’s Immigration Practice for being recognized by The Legal 500 United States 2026 Edition!
DOS Expands B-1 Business Visitor Eligibility: What the New ‘Specialized Trainer’ Category Means for Employers
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.