FY2023 H-1B Cap in Review: ILBSG’s Overall Results

ILBSG is proud to report our success in FY2023 H-1B filings. Of the cases which have received a decision, ILBSG is proud to report a 100% approval rating. We have received no…


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DHS and DOL Announce Availability of Additional H-2B Visas for Fiscal Year 2023

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) announced the availability of over 64,000 additional H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for…


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Unlawful Status Admission Not Barred as Evidence

If an individual admits to being in the U.S. without a legal status during a lawful investigation, the admission is not barred as evidence, per the Board of Immigration Appeals…


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Thinking About Contracting with a PEO? What H-1B Petitioner Companies Need to Know

As many of our clients know, filing an H-1B petition requires showing, in part, that the petitioner is the beneficiary’s true employer, and is the entity who has the sole right to…


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Policy Updated to Automatically Extend Some Green Cards

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an update to their policy manual that now automatically extends green cards for individuals who have applied for…


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DACA Proposal from U.S. Senate Faces Uphill Battle

A joint effort between the Democrats and Republicans proposes immigration reform that could affect DACA holders already living in the U.S. and the process at the borders. The…


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Elimination of Per-Country Limit, EAGLE Act, Criticized

A proposal to eliminate the per-country limits on employment visas is scheduled to be voted on in the U.S. House of Representatives in the coming week. The effort aims to address…


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Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti Announced

Citing ongoing issues in Haiti, The Department of Homeland Security announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti an additional 18 months. The extension…


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H-1B Extension Beyond the Six-Year Period And Priority Date Retrogression

For those who have exhausted the six years allowed on H-1B, there are some options for extension under the AC-21 provisions. Eligibility depends on whether you are the beneficiary…


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Additional B-1 and B-2 Interview Waiver Appointments Open in India

In the coming month, a limited number of additional interview waiver appointments for qualifying B-1 and B-2 individuals will be available at U.S. Embassies in Delhi, Mumbai, and…


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