During myLawCLE’s webinar, Greenberg Traurig shareholders Kate Kalmykov and Cole Heyer will present Preparing for an ICE Inspection: I-9 Self-Audits and Attorney-Client Privilege on Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. ET. This session will focus on conducting an I-9 self-audit under attorney-client privilege in today’s evolving enforcement environment. Attendees will gain practical guidance
On Aug. 31, 2026, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced that it is once again issuing Diversity Immigrant Visas (DVs), following a federal court order in Medani et al. v. Trump et al. that halted the government’s December 2025 suspension of visa issuance under the Diversity Visa (DV) program. According to DOS, the pause
Over the past two weeks, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has transferred a large volume of pending EB-5-based Form I-485 adjustment of status applications from the California Service Center (CSC) to the Texas Service Center (TSC). Immediately following transfer, some applicants are receiving Requests for Evidence (RFEs) seeking Form I-693 medical examinations and providing
The September 2026 Visa Bulletin indicates that EB-5 unreserved visa numbers remain unavailable for India while all EB-5 set-aside categories remain current.
The Trump administration has directed U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide to temporarily pause and reschedule immigrant visa interviews while consular officers undergo mandatory training on enhanced screening procedures, including the public charge ground of inadmissibility.
Continue Reading State Department Pauses Immigrant Visa Interviews Worldwide as Consular Officers Undergo New Public Charge Training
In this episode of Greenberg Traurig’s Immigration Insights Podcast, Kate Kalmykov and Cole Heyer discuss recent developments affecting Temporary Protected Status and the resulting considerations for employers and foreign nationals.
Continue Reading Immigration Insights Episode 31 | Evolving TPS Policy: Staying Compliant in a Changing Landscape
Greenberg Traurig Immigration & Compliance Practice Co-Chairs Courtney Brooks and Kate Kalmykov will present a webinar on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, from 1:00–3:10 p.m. ET. This program will examine the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 2026 decision in Blanche v. Lau and its implications for employers whose lawful permanent resident employees travel internationally.
Attendees will gain
When U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued updated guidance on Aug. 5, 2026, regarding evidentiary standards, Requests for Evidence (RFEs), and Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), much of the immediate attention focused on the agency’s renewed emphasis on complete filings and its discretion to deny certain cases without first issuing an RFE or
GT’s Immigration Practice received recognition in the Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2027 editions.
USCIS may deny an immigration benefit request as abandoned when an applicant fails to appear for a required biometrics appointment.