The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has proposed a rule that would, if finalized, restrict work authorization eligibility for asylum applicants.
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State Department Issues Worldwide Caution: What Visa Applicants and US Travelers Need to Know
On Feb. 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of State issued a Worldwide Caution security alert following the launch of U.S. combat operations in Iran.…
The Current DHS Shutdown’s Impact on Immigration Agencies
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 current shutdown, most DHS immigration functions continue, but the impact may vary across agencies and programs. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department…
Department of State Releases March 2026 Visa Bulletin: Key Employment-Based Filing Opportunities and Priority Date Movement
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.…
USCIS ‘High-Risk’ Country Policy Explained: An Analysis of PM-602-0194 Nearly 60 Days Later
On Jan. 1, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new policy memorandum that has had wide-ranging effects on immigration benefit processing.…
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.…
Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Laura Foote Reiff Recognized by Chambers Global Guide 2026
Congratulations! Greenberg Traurig Immigration & Compliance Shareholder Laura Foote Reiff has been recognized by Chambers Global Guide 2026 for USA – Immigration: Business.…
GT’s Immigration & Compliance Practice Recognized by Chambers Global 2026 Guide
Congratulations to the Immigration & Compliance Practice for being recognized in the 2026 Chambers and Partners Global Guide ranked Band 2 in USA – Immigration: Business!…
Immigration Insights Episode 22 | Top 26 EB-5 Insights for 2026: Grandfathering, Price Hikes, and Strategic Tips for Investors
In this episode of the Immigration Insights podcast, Kate Kalmykov, co-chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Immigration & Compliance Group, is joined by GT colleague Jennifer Hermansky to kick off 2026 with a comprehensive review of the “Top 26 EB-5 Insights for Investors.”…
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. 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…