A transition to Pay.gov for visa-related fees may affect consular processing where payment verification issues arise.
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Immigration Insights Episode 27 | Stuck in the System: Using Mandamus to Break Immigration Delays
In this episode of the Immigration Insights podcast, Greenberg Traurig attorneys Kate Kalmykov and Jennifer Hermansky examine the writ of mandamus as a federal litigation tool for addressing unreasonable agency delays across a broad range of immigration proceedings.
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U.S. Department of State Reportedly Considering Centralized Visa Processing Hubs Across Africa
Recent reports from the American Immigration Lawyers Association indicate that the U.S. Department of State may be preparing a restructuring of visa processing operations across Africa.
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Federal Court Strikes Down USCIS Policies That Froze Immigration Benefit Adjudications: Considerations for Employers and Foreign Nationals
A Rhode Island federal court vacated four USCIS policies halting immigration adjudications, finding Administrative Procedure Act violations and restoring processing of some immigration benefits.
USCIS Adjustment of Status Memorandum: Early Implementation Trends
USCIS guidance emphasizing consular processing has prompted questions about how adjustment of status cases may be handled in practice.
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Greenberg Traurig’s Immigration Practice Recognized in The Legal 500 US 2026 Edition
Congratulations to GT’s Immigration Practice for being recognized by The Legal 500 United States 2026 Edition!
Immigration Insights Episode 26 | I-9 Enforcement Intensifies: What Employers Need to Fix Now
A recent ICE guidance memo has fundamentally changed the I-9 compliance landscape, exposing employers to immediate fines for errors once considered minor. Greenberg Traurig attorneys outline the key risks and steps employers should take to get ahead of enforcement.
Department of State Establishes $750 Fee for Expedited B1/B2 Visa Interview Appointments
The DOS published a temporary final rule amending the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services to establish a new fee for expedited nonimmigrant visa interview appointments.
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GT’s Immigration & Compliance Practice recognized by Chambers USA 2026 Guide
Greenberg Traurig’s Immigration Practice and seven attorneys are recognized in the Chambers USA 2026 Guide for outstanding legal excellence.
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Immigration Insights Episode 25 | A Discussion of the May 21 USCIS Policy Memorandum on Adjustment of Status
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.