The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has proposed a rule that would, if finalized, restrict work authorization eligibility for asylum applicants.
Where Government Policies and Business Realities Converge
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has proposed a rule that would, if finalized, restrict work authorization eligibility for asylum applicants.…
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
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
USCIS has finalized a major restructuring of the H-1B cap selection process. In the upcoming FY 2027 H-1B cap season, the traditional random lottery will be replaced with a wage weighted selection system, giving candidates with higher DOL …
Continue Reading USCIS Finalizes Wage Weighted H-1B Cap Selection Rule, Effective Feb. 27, 2026
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…
Continue Reading U.S. State Department Pauses Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries – What Applicants and Businesses Need to Know
On Dec. 16, 2025, the White House issued a presidential proclamation expanding restrictions on the entry of foreign nationals into the United States, advancing a policy framework rooted in national…
Continue Reading December 2025: An Analysis of Expanded US Entry Restrictions and Their Implications
Philadelphia Shareholder Jennifer Hermansky, from the Immigration & Compliance Practice Group, will be speaking on the “EB-5 Visa: Your Way to US Residency and Citizenship” panel at the Bosco Conference – 16th Annual International B2B Conference, InvestPro UAE Dubai 2025.…
On Sept. 18, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a Federal Register notice announcing the implementation of the 2025 Naturalization Civics Test. …
Continue Reading USCIS Unveils Changes to Naturalization Test in Multi-Step Overhaul of American Citizenship Standards
GT’s Immigration and EB-5 attorneys Kate Kalmykov and Jennifer Hermansky are on the move. We look forward to seeing clients and partners in our travels.
Continue Reading GT Immigration and EB-5 Attorneys On The Move