The DOJ, through its Immigrant and Employee Rights Section, has filed a lawsuit against Cloudera alleging systemic discrimination against U.S. workers in hiring practices tied to the Permanent Labor Certification Program process.
April 22 EVENT | SISIA U.S. Investment Immigration Forum
Greenberg Traurig Immigration & Compliance attorney Luna Ma served as a panelist during Phase I of the Shanghai Immigration Service Industry Association.
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Immigration Insights Episode 24 | U.S. Tax Planning Essentials for High-Net-Worth Foreign Nationals
In this episode of GT’s Immigration Insights podcast, attorneys Kate Kalmykov and Gennette Faust discuss pre-immigration tax planning considerations for high-net-worth foreign nationals. The conversation covers topics ranging from the substantial presence test and passive foreign investment companies to estate tax implications and the U.S. expatriation tax regime.
U.S. Consular Operations in Israel Resume
U.S. consular operations in Israel have resumed after the prior closure of the U.S. Branch Office in Tel Aviv and the pause in consular processing.
H-1B to B-1/B-2 Change of Status After Termination: What Workers, Employers Should Know
In recent months, stakeholders have observed a policy shift regarding the strategy of filing a Form I-539 application to change status from H-1B to visitor status (B-1/B-2) within the 60-day grace period following termination.
DOS and USCIS Expand Immigration Screening Across Visas and Benefits
The Department of State and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services have announced expansions to screening and vetting across consular visa processing and USCIS immigration benefit adjudications.
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April 20 WEBINAR: Read the May 2026 Visa Bulletin Like an Immigration Lawyer
Confused by filing dates, final action dates, retrogression, or whether you can file now? This webinar will help you understand how to read the USCIS Visa Bulletin correctly, apply it to your own case, and make sense of what the latest movement actually means for your green card timeline.
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Changes to Premium Processing: What Petitioners, Applicants Should Know
Premium processing is now available for some student applications, and different fees and timeframes apply to different petition and application types.
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ICE Updates Form I-9 Inspection Guidance, Expands Substantive Violations: Employer Considerations
On March 16, 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement updated its Form I-9 Inspection Fact Sheet, expanding the categories of errors classified as substantive violations and potentially increasing employer liability. The update also reduces the availability of corrective measures during a Form I-9 inspection.
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H-1B FY2027 Cap Reached: USCIS Announces Filing Season and Key Requirements
USCIS announced completion of the FY 2027 H‑1B cap selection — the first under its wage‑weighted framework — and outlined updated filing and documentation considerations.
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