A new USCIS Policy Memorandum signals a major shift in adjustment of status policy, potentially redirecting applicants toward consular processing abroad. GT immigration attorneys 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.
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.
U.S. Consular Operations in Israel Resume
U.S. consular operations in Israel have resumed after the prior closure of the U.S. Branch Office in Tel Aviv and the pause in consular processing.
April 20 WEBINAR: Read the May 2026 Visa Bulletin Like an Immigration Lawyer
Confused by filing dates, final action dates, retrogression, or whether you can file now? This webinar will help you understand how to read the USCIS Visa Bulletin correctly, apply it to your own case, and make sense of what the latest movement actually means for your green card timeline.
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Miriam Thompson Named to Law360’s 2026 Immigration Editorial Advisory Board
Greenberg Traurig Immigration & Compliance Shareholder Miriam C. Thompson has been named to Law360’s 2026 Immigration Editorial Advisory Board.
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April 2026 Visa Bulletin: Developments Across Family‑ and Employment‑Based Categories
The Department of State’s April 2026 Visa Bulletin reflects forward movement in both family‑based and employment‑based immigrant visa categories.
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