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In this episode of the Immigration Insights podcast, Greenberg Traurig attorneys Kate Kalmykov and Jennifer Hermansky examine the writ of mandamus as a federal litigation tool for addressing unreasonable agency delays across a broad range of immigration proceedings.

Continue Reading Immigration Insights Episode 27 | Stuck in the System: Using Mandamus to Break Immigration Delays

A recent ICE guidance memo has fundamentally changed the I-9 compliance landscape, exposing employers to immediate fines for errors once considered minor. Greenberg Traurig attorneys outline the key risks and steps employers should take to get ahead of enforcement.

Continue Reading Immigration Insights Episode 26 | I-9 Enforcement Intensifies: What Employers Need to Fix Now

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.

Continue Reading Immigration Insights Episode 25 | A Discussion of the May 21 USCIS Policy Memorandum on Adjustment of Status

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.

Continue Reading Immigration Insights Episode 24 | U.S. Tax Planning Essentials for High-Net-Worth Foreign Nationals

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.

Continue Reading Department of State Releases March 2026 Visa Bulletin: Key Employment-Based Filing Opportunities and Priority Date Movement

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.
Continue Reading Immigration Insights Episode 23 | Top Cross-Border Employment and Immigration Law Issues for Employers to Consider in 2026

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