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Greenberg Traurig's Immigration & Compliance Group represents businesses, organizations, and individuals from around the world on a wide range of immigration matters and visa needs. Our approach to immigration services is simple: impeccable client service, quality legal products, and cost efficiency for clients.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
2d ago
In recent weeks, the Trump administration implemented a series of measures focused on Colombians arriving in the United States. These actions came in response to a diplomatic standoff between the two nations over the repatriation of Colombian nationals. The tension began when Colombian President Gustavo Petro refused to accept deportation flights carrying Colombian citizens from ..read more
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
4d ago
On Jan. 28, 2025, the Trump administration, acting through its Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), revoked the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans residing in the United States. This decision reverses the 18-month extension granted Jan. 17, 2025, under the Biden administration. The revocation of TPS for Venezuelans means that ..read more
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
1w ago
In this episode of GT’s Immigration Insights series, host Kate Kalmykov is joined by Jill Jones, Head of Specialty Administration/General Counsel US, JTC, to discuss the EB-5 Reform & Integrity Act of 2022; how the post-RIA fund administrator is different from pre-RIA; the value of a fund administrator in EB-5 securities offerings; and the need ..read more
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
1w ago
In this episode of GT’s Immigration Insights series, host Kate Kalmykov is joined by GT colleague Jennifer Hermansky to discuss USCIS regional center audits, including an introduction of the RIA 2022, site visits, and debarment procedures for bad faith actors. Click here to watch the episode ..read more
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
1w ago
On 13 January 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (collectively, the Participants) published an information-sharing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which was signed and took effect on 9 October 2024. The MoU memorializes the strong collaboration between the USA and ..read more
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
2w ago
Immediately after assuming office on Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump began issuing numerous executive orders. While they may not immediately impact business immigration, many of them presage changes in the business immigration landscape. The following is an analysis of several of these executive orders from that perspective: Conclusion While these orders do not have ..read more
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
2w ago
On Jan. 2, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a final rule adjusting its civil monetary penalties for inflation for 2025. The updated penalty amounts apply to violations that occurred after Nov. 2, 2015, and are assessed on or after Jan. 2, 2025. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has increased penalties for ..read more
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
2w ago
In this episode of Greenberg Traurig’s Immigration Insights series, host Kate Kalmykov is joined by Kara Bombach, chair of GT’s Washington, D.C., International Trade Group, to discuss export controls, inbound investment compliance Issues, the new outbound investment regime, economic sanctions, and the impact of a Trump presidency. Click here to watch the episode ..read more
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
2w ago
In this episode of Greenberg Traurig’s Immigration Insights series, host Kate Kalmykov is joined by GT colleagues and Labor & Employment Shareholders Kristine Feher and Raquel Lord to discuss common employment law issues questions including wages, audits, mergers and acquisitions, performance management, and terminations. Click here to watch the episode ..read more
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
2w ago
The second Trump administration has moved quickly to implement its campaign promises on immigration, issuing a series of executive orders aimed at tightening border security, curbing illegal immigration, and enhancing interior enforcement. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced complementary legislative proposals for his state, positioning Florida as a key player in supporting these federal efforts ..read more