A new final rule permanently establishes the Visa Bond Program for certain B-1/B-2 visa applicants, including bond amounts, eligibility criteria, forfeiture provisions, and travel restrictions.
BIA Changes Longstanding Advance Parole Rule: What Immigrants Should Know
In Matter of Delcarmen-Lara, the BIA held that travel on advance parole constitutes a departure for purposes of the unlawful presence inadmissibility bars.
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Barbri Webinar | Adjustment of Immigration Status: Heightened Discretionary Review Under PM-602-0199
Greenberg Traurig Immigration & Compliance Practice Co-Chair Kate Kalmykov will serve as a panelist on the webinar, Adjustment of Immigration Status: Heightened Discretionary Review Under PM-602-0199, on Wednesday, August 19, at 1:00 p.m. ET.
USCIS Raises the Stakes: Incomplete Immigration Filings May Face Immediate Denial
USCIS has updated its policy guidance regarding eligibility evidence and adjudication of immigration benefit requests.
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TPS and Humanitarian Parole Landscape Continues to Shift: Key Updates for Employers and Foreign Nationals
The landscape for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and humanitarian parole continues to change rapidly, creating uncertainty for hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals and posing significant compliance challenges for U.S. employers.
Department of State Launches $750 Paid Expedite Pilot Program for B-1/B-2 Visa Interview Appointments
The Department of State (DOS) established a temporary Paid Expedite pilot program allowing certain B-1/B-2 visa applicants to pay an additional fee for expedited visa interview scheduling. DOS has now launched the pilot program, providing eligible applicants at designated U.S. consular posts with the opportunity to obtain earlier visa interview appointments.
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First Circuit Keeps Block on H-1B $100,000 Fee: What Employers Should Know
The First Circuit denied the government’s request to stay a district court order blocking the proposed $100,000 H-1B filing fee.
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USCIS Wants More Green Card Cases Processed Abroad: Is the State Department Prepared?
Recent USCIS policy changes and Department of State staffing challenges may affect employment-based permanent residence processing.
Immigration Insights Episode 29 | AI-Driven RFEs Are Here: Faster, Broader, and More Demanding Than Ever
AI-driven adjudications are raising the stakes for employers and applicants alike, with RFEs surging across H-1B, L-1, O-1, and NIW categories and enforcement reaching new levels of coordination across federal agencies. Greenberg Traurig’s Kate Kalmykov and Courtney Brooks break down what this shift means and how organizations may wish to prepare.
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Day One CPT Under the New F-1 Rule: Workforce Planning Considerations for Employers
As discussed elsewhere on this blog, DHS has finalized a new rule governing F-1 status, scheduled to take effect on Sept. 15, 2026. The rule’s core change is to
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