NEW YORK – Mar. 1, 2022– The Immigration & Compliance Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP is celebrating its 10th anniversary in its New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia offices. Over the last decade, the New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia team has grown to nearly 20 attorneys and business professionals serving a wide range of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to universities and entrepreneurs.
Known by clients for their out-of-the-box thinking and hands-on approach, the Immigration & Compliance group in New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia is called upon to assist in developing immigration strategies in a broad array of circumstances, to respond to complex Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), and to appeal denied cases. The group has developed employer compliance programs for Department of Labor-related filings including H-1B visas and Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) certifications as well as I-9 employment eligibility verification. The attorneys develop and conduct nationwide I-9 compliance trainings and policy manuals for human resources personnel, advise on best practices for E-Verify employers, provide guidance on avoiding immigration-related unfair employment practices claims, and have defended and minimized penalties in immigration-related government audits. The team regularly collaborates with the firm’s labor, employment, and tax attorneys to provide strategic planning on immigration issues within a global framework.
The Immigration & Compliance group in the New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia offices is considered a go-to industry leader for EB-5 applications. The team has processed over 7,000 petitions, representing $3,500,000,000 in foreign direct investment (FDI). They have represented clients in EB-5 matters representing close to $12 billion in deal structuring. These projects include one of the largest development projects in U.S. history, as well as hotels, mixed-use retail developments, malls, condominiums, and residential development.
“Our team delivers concierge service to clients with international employees and interests,” Kate Kalmykov, who chairs the group in the New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia offices, said. “We are grateful for the trust our clients have placed in us as their business partners and friends, and we look forward to celebrating this milestone with them.”
“An anniversary is an opportune time to reflect on past successes and future opportunities. As we have always done, we will focus our efforts on delivering superior client service and helping clients achieve their business objectives while also giving back and supporting our local communities,” Shareholders Jennifer Hermansky and Nataliya Rymer said in a joint statement. The team has worked on several pro bono projects and is involved in several charitable organizations including Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) Pennsylvania and Council of Jewish Émigré Community Organizations (COJECO).
In celebration of the anniversary, the group shared a short highlight video on social media that can be viewed here. Additional celebrations will follow over the course of the next 12 months.
Members of the team regularly comment on business immigration topics for major business publications including the Real Deal, the Wall Street Journal, and Law360. They have appeared on numerous TV programs related to immigration law including CNN, the “Stoler Report,” Vietface TV, and China Business Network. They are prolific writers and have been published in immigration practice handbooks for the American Immigration Lawyers Association and ILW, and in news periodicals that include the New Jersey Law Journal, USA Today, GlobeSt.com, and the Commercial Observer.
In addition, the group regularly contributes to the EB-5 Insights Blog and the Inside Business Immigration Blog. Some of their recent thought leadership includes:
- Webinar: New Issues in I-829 Adjudications: A Reexamination of Source of Funds Issues Post I-526 Approval
- PLI Article: Immigration Changes and Considerations in a Nearing Post-Covid-19 World
- Webinar: Celesq CLE Program: Immigration Options for Foreign Nationals who are Extraordinary, Outstanding and in the National Interest
- New Jersey Law Journal Article: 2021: Immigration Year in Review
- Webinar: Celesq Program: Immigration Changes and Considerations in a Nearing Post-COVID-19 World
- Webinar: Greenberg Traurig’s Kate Kalmykov and Nataliya Rymer Speak on Practising Law Institute’s CLE Webinar
- New Jersey Law Journal Article: Immigration Changes and Considerations in a Nearing Post-COVID-19 World
- Webinar: EB-5 Judicial and Regulatory Update
- Virtual Conference: 2020 Wealth, Tax Planning & Immigration Virtual Expo
- New Jersey Law Journal Article: A Review of Immigration Changes in 2020
- Webinar: Impact of COVID-19 on Immigration Compliance and Employment of Foreign Nationals