Greenberg Traurig’s Immigration Practice and seven attorneys are recognized in the Chambers USA 2026 Guide for outstanding legal excellence.
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Immigration Insights Episode 25 | A Discussion of the May 21 USCIS Policy Memorandum on Adjustment of Status
A new USCIS Policy Memorandum signals a major shift in adjustment of status policy, potentially redirecting applicants toward consular processing abroad. GT immigration lawyers break down the implications and offer practical guidance.
Recent Trends in N-400 Applications for U.S. Citizenship: Increased Scrutiny, Longer Adjudications
Recent adjudication trends in N-400 Applications for Naturalization indicate U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is applying increased scrutiny to applications involving extended travel abroad, tax compliance issues, and criminal history concerns.
New USCIS Policy Memorandum Addresses Adjustment of Status Adjudications
On May 21, 2026, USCIS issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199, outlining a change to the adjustment of status process under Form I-485.
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11 GT Attorneys Recognized in The 2026 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers Guide
Greenberg Traurig is proud to announce that 11 shareholders have been recognized in the 2026 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers guide, highlighting top practitioners advising on complex immigration matters worldwide. The firm’s attorneys comprise more than 10% of the list, reflecting Greenberg Traurig’s significant depth and breadth in immigration law and compliance counsel.
Working in the United States May Trigger Work Authorization Requirements, Regardless of Employer Location
The controlling question is not the employer’s location, payroll source, or governing law of the employment contract. Instead, the analysis turns on where the work is physically performed.
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OPT Under Scrutiny: What Increased ICE Enforcement Means for Employers
ICE leadership emphasized that misuse of the foreign student employment framework is viewed as a compliance and national security concern.
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Title 42 Returns: U.S. Imposes New Travel Restrictions in Response to Ebola Outbreak
For at least the next 30 days, the United States will suspend entry for certain noncitizens who have been physically present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the previous 21 days, regardless of nationality.
USCIS Tightens Signature Rules for Immigration Filings: What Employers, Applicants Should Know
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued an interim final rule that changes how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services handles immigration applications with invalid signatures.
DOJ Lawsuit Against Cloudera Alleges Discrimination Tied to PERM‑Related Hiring Practices
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.