With annual appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) having lapsed on Feb. 14, 2026, immigration stakeholders are again navigating the practical consequences of a DHS-specific shutdown. Despite the
Continue Reading The Current DHS Shutdown’s Impact on Immigration Agencies
The U.S. Department of State has published its March 2026 Visa Bulletin, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) confirmed that employment-based adjustment applicants must rely on the Dates for Filing chart this month, instead of the Final Action chart.
In this episode of the Immigration Insights podcast, Kate Kalmykov, co-chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Immigration & Compliance Group, is joined by GT colleague Jennifer Hermansky to kick off 2026 with a comprehensive review of the “Top 26 EB-5 Insights for Investors.”
Continue Reading Immigration Insights Episode 22 | Top 26 EB-5 Insights for 2026: Grandfathering, Price Hikes, and Strategic Tips for Investors
Greenberg Traurig Global Immigration and Compliance Practice Co-Chair Kate Kalmykov will present on a webinar on Jan. 15, 2026, offering tax counsel and advisers with a comprehensive overview of pre-immigration tax and investment planning challenges and opportunities under current tax law.
Continue Reading Barbri Webinar – Pre-Immigration Tax and U.S. Investment Planning: Foreign-Source Income, Establishing Tax Residency, EB-5
The January 2026 Visa Bulletin appears to deliver positive developments for employment-based immigration, with notable forward movement across most categories. Both Final Action Dates (Chart A) and Dates for Filing
Continue Reading January 2026 Visa Bulletin: Key Movements and EB-5 Advancements for China
The U.S. government is rapidly expanding its use of AI across immigration and visa adjudications. While much of the public discussion focuses on efficiency and enforcement, these developments carry concrete
Continue Reading The US Government’s Expanding Use of AI in Immigration Adjudications: Considerations for Employers and Investors
The United States has introduced a new immigration pathway aimed at attracting ultra-high-net-worth individuals: the Gold Card Program, created by Executive Order 14351 in September 2025. Because this program arises
Continue Reading The Gold Card Program Explained—And How It Compares to EB-5
In the latest podcast episode of the Immigration Insights Series, hosts Kate Kalmykov and Jennifer Hermansky, shareholders in Greenberg Traurig’s Immigration & Compliance Practice, address the latest challenges and opportunities facing EB-5 investors and regional centers in 2025.
Continue Reading Immigration Insights Episode 20 | Demystifying EB-5 Funding: Loans, Installments, and the Latest USCIS Rules
The article discusses how timely and fully committed investment payments improve the odds of approval for petitions under the EB‑5 Immigrant Investor Program.
Continue Reading Timely Partial Payments are Key to Successful EB-5 Applications, Attorneys Say
The U.S. Department of State’s National Visa Center (NVC) has issued updated guidance that impacts employment-based immigrant visa applicants, including EB-5 investors. This change is especially relevant for globally mobile
Continue Reading NVC Update: Residency Proof Now Required for Employment-Based and EB-5 Immigrant Visa Applicants