On March 16, 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement updated its Form I-9 Inspection Fact Sheet, expanding the categories of errors classified as substantive violations and potentially increasing employer liability. The update also reduces the availability of corrective measures during a Form I-9 inspection.
Continue Reading ICE Updates Form I-9 Inspection Guidance, Expands Substantive Violations: Employer Considerations
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. 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 line between permissible business visitor activities and unauthorized employment has come under heightened scrutiny. A recent large-scale raid – where foreign nationals were found working on B-1/ESTA entries – demonstrates how costly missteps can be.
When ICE agents arrive at the workplace with a judicially issued civil warrant, employers face tough choices balancing cooperation with law enforcement and safeguarding constitutional rights. This post breaks down the legal distinctions between Blackie’s warrants, criminal warrants, and ICE administrative forms, explores recent court decisions, and offers strategies to help businesses prepare and respond appropriately to worksite enforcement actions.
USCIS has reached the H-1B cap for FY 2026, ending new cap-subject filings until next year. Employers should consider alternative visa options and ensure compliance with immigration requirements.
Continue Reading USCIS Announces FY 2026 H‑1B Cap Reached: Key Considerations for US Employers
The newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119–21) brings important updates for U.S. employers in the area of immigration compliance.
Continue Reading Potential Immigration Impacts of the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
On June 27, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published an interim final rule that compresses the civil penalty timeline under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Although the text
Continue Reading DHS Final Rule: Quicker and Costlier Fines for Immigration-Related Violations
Greenberg Traurig Global Immigration & Compliance Practice Co-Chair Kate Kalmykov will be a panelist on myLawCLE’s webinar “Government Worksite Raids, I-9 Audits & ICE Actions: Legal Strategies to Protect
Continue Reading June 30 WEBINAR | Government Worksite Raids, I-9 Audits & ICE Actions: Legal Strategies to Protect Employers and Navigate Enforcement Risks
On June 4, 2025, following the terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced new measures – together with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) – to enhance the review of immigration records and address visa overstays.
Continue Reading DHS to Increase Efforts to Review Immigration Records and Address Visa Overstays