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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What the Pending $100,000 H-1B Fee Litigation Means for Employers and Foreign Nationals
A federal court challenge to the H-1B fee and subsequent appeal illustrate the evolving nature of immigration policy and compliance requirements.
USCIS Adjustment of Status Memorandum: Early Implementation Trends
Recent USCIS guidance on preferring consular processing has raised questions about its impact on adjustment of status applications and adjudication trends.
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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.
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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GT Immigration and EB-5 Attorneys On the Move
GT’s Immigration and EB-5 attorneys Kate Kalmykov and Jennifer Hermansky are on the move.
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Immigration Insights Episode 23 | Top Cross-Border Employment and Immigration Law Issues for Employers to Consider in 2026
Host and co-chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Immigration & Compliance Group, Kate Kalmykov, welcomes Kelly Bunting, GT colleague and labor and employment practice shareholder, to discuss the complex overlap between US immigration and employment law.
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USCIS Finalizes Wage Weighted H-1B Cap Selection Rule, Effective Feb. 27, 2026
USCIS has finalized a major restructuring of the H-1B cap selection process.
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U.S. State Department Pauses Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries – What Applicants and Businesses Need to Know
The U.S. State Department has announced a temporary halt on immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, effective Jan. 21, 2026. This pause comes as the department reassesses its
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