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.
TPS and Humanitarian Parole Landscape Continues to Shift: Key Updates for Employers and Foreign Nationals
The landscape for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and humanitarian parole continues to change rapidly, creating uncertainty for hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals and posing significant compliance challenges for U.S. employers.
ICE Updates Form I-9 Inspection Guidance, Expands Substantive Violations: Employer Considerations
On March 16, 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement updated its Form I-9 Inspection Fact Sheet, expanding the categories of errors classified as substantive violations and potentially increasing employer liability. The update also reduces the availability of corrective measures during a Form I-9 inspection.
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Responding to I-9 and LCA Audits: Employer Considerations
Government agencies are increasingly auditing employers for compliance with Form I-9 employment verification requirements and Labor Condition Application (LCA) obligations related to H-1B and other work visas. These audits often come with little notice, and mishandling them may result in penalties and business disruption.
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Potential Immigration Impacts of the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
The newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119–21) brings important updates for U.S. employers in the area of immigration compliance.
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July 17 EVENT | Essential Strategies for Ensuring Immigration Compliance and Mitigating Risks
GT Immigration and Compliance Practice attorneys Nataliya Rymer, Kathryn Schababerle, and Shaoul Aslan will discuss enforcement and compliance during this session geared towards in-house counsel, human resources executives, and hiring personnel.
June 30 WEBINAR | Government Worksite Raids, I-9 Audits & ICE Actions: Legal Strategies to Protect Employers and Navigate Enforcement Risks
Greenberg Traurig Global Immigration & Compliance Practice Co-Chair Kate Kalmykov will be a panelist on myLawCLE’s webinar “Government Worksite Raids, I-9 Audits & ICE Actions: Legal Strategies to Protect Employers and Navigate Enforcement Risks” Monday, June 30 from 11 a.m. – 2:20 p.m. ET.
This session will review employers’ legal requirements during a
Immigration and Form I-9 Compliance Considerations in Mergers and Acquisitions
U.S. immigration laws are playing an increasingly significant role in corporate transactions, and the incoming presidential administration’s expected emphasis on immigration enforcement highlights the importance of addressing these considerations during due diligence. A thorough due diligence process is a critical step for acquiring companies to enhance compliance with immigration laws, evaluate potential liabilities, and identify
Government I-9 Audits: Considerations for Employers Amid Greater Immigration Enforcement
Under the incoming Trump administration, employers should prepare for heightened immigration enforcement and a potential increase in Form I-9 audits conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Homeland Security agency responsible for I-9 enforcement. During the first Trump administration, ICE audits increased significantly compared to prior years, although enforcement efforts then
DHS and DOJ Announce Joint Guidance on Electronic Form I-9 Processing
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued a fact sheet to guide employers on electronically completing, modifying, or retaining Form I-9. The joint guidance applies to employers using private sector commercial or proprietary I-9 software programs to complete Form I-9 or participate in E-Verify.