Kate Kalmykov

March 21, 2023 | New York Law Journal

In this second article in the series, the authors continue their discussion on what employers must do to adapt and keep up with developments in compliance requirements.

By Kate Kalmykov and Nataliya Rymer

6 minute read

October 20, 2022 | New York Law Journal

In these times since the COVID-19 pandemic when employees are returning to offices, this article looks at what employers must do to adapt and keep up with developments in compliance requirements.

By Kate Kalmykov and Nataliya Rymer

6 minute read

December 22, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Here the key changes of 2021, which will continue to impact the immigration and employment fields in the coming months and years.

By Kate Kalmykov and Lizbeth Chow

9 minute read

July 14, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

As people start to return to the pre-COVID-19 way of life, it is important to reevaluate immigration practices to ensure they are in line with legal requirements.

By Kate Kalmykov and Lizbeth Chow

8 minute read

December 02, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

There have been many developments in the field of immigration this year. Some were implemented in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and others were introduced by the Trump Administration. Most have had a profound effect on the field and practice of immigration law and further changes should be expected.

By Kate Kalmykov, Nataliya Rymer and Dima Al-Attar

8 minute read

July 30, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

In an uncertain economic environment and with a changing immigration law landscape, it is critical for employers to be aware of shifting legal requirements and their implications, and to remain compliant.

By Kate Kalmykov

9 minute read

November 14, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

What to do when the employee names and SSNs reported by employers don't agree with SSA records.

By Kate Kalmykov and Nataliya Rymer

8 minute read

February 03, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

On December 27, 2016, the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) issued a precedent decision in Matter of Dhanasar, 26 I&N Dec. 884 (AAO 2016), setting forth a new framework in connection with ­determinations of eligibility for waivers of the labor certification requirement in employment-based sponsorship available in the employment based second (EB-2) category, commonly referred to as a ­national interest waiver immigrant visa petitions (NIW). This new standard described by the AAO is set to benefit significantly a great variety of U.S. employers, including ­start-ups and entrepreneurial ventures.

By Kate Kalmykov 
and Nataliya Rymer

9 minute read

August 17, 2016 | New Jersey Law Journal

When an employer with foreign-national employees undergoes a reduction in force, it is critical for the employer to understand the immigration obligations imposed by federal regulations.

By Kate Kalmykov

20 minute read

March 30, 2016 | New Jersey Law Journal

Understanding the options for immigrants who are extraordinary, outstanding or benefit the U.S. national interest.

By Kate Kalmykov and Jordi S. Bayer

14 minute read