On Oct. 15, 2026, Miriam C. Thompson will discuss employment-based immigration, employer compliance considerations, and strategies for managing a global workforce during a virtual CLE program.
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Please join Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Kate Kalmykov and Galit Kierkut for the next lunch-and-learn. The program will discuss:

  • Interviewing for the role – How to approach questions.
  • Asking about immigration status.
  • Legal issues to consider when making an offer.
  • Materials to include in an employment contract.
  • I-9 considerations.
  • Immigration considerations in terminations.

Location:

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Greenberg Traurig Immigration & Compliance Practice Shareholders Kate Kalmykov and Nataliya Rymer were grateful for the opportunity to meet with Consular Officials at the U.S. Embassy in Paris and tour their American Citizen Services and Consular Visa Services sections as part of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) RDC Conference. Below are some key updates…