January 31, 2023
Plans to Process Record Number of Indian Visas in 2023
Plans are underway to increase the number of Indian visas processed in hopes of setting a new annual record. In 2022, a return to pre-pandemic levels was achieved for student…
0 Comments1 Minutes
January 31, 2023
EB-2 to EB-3 “Downgrades”: How Filing Early Could Speed Up Your Green Card Process
ILBSG recommends securing I-140 approvals under both EB-2 and EB-3 categories as soon as you can to avoid another rush like 2020 and the possibility of an unfavorable federal…
0 Comments4 Minutes
January 30, 2023
USCIS Long Term Strategic Plan Announced
USCIS announced their long-term strategic plan for FY2023-2026. Three key goals are identified, including promoting effective and efficient management.
0 Comments3 Minutes
January 27, 2023
FY 2024 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 1, 2023
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that on March 1, 2023, the FY2024 H-1B cap initial registration period will open. See how our unique approach resulted in a…
0 Comments4 Minutes
January 25, 2023
Chicago Attracting Laid-Off Foreign Tech Workers, H-1B Holders
Chicago is working to attract recently laid-off technology professionals. This is seen as a competitive advantage for employers in the city and suburbs of Chicago. A new website…
0 Comments2 Minutes
January 25, 2023
The Compelling Circumstances EAD – One Year Stop Gap
With the recent layoffs in the tech industry, companies and individuals are facing uncertainty in terms of how to retain legal status to remain in the U.S. while job searching.…
0 Comments6 Minutes
January 24, 2023
USCIS Extends Certain COVID-19 Flexibilities
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the continued flexibility for some COVID-19 flexibilities, through March 23, 2023. These flexibilities are extended to…
0 Comments3 Minutes
January 24, 2023
Some Asylum Seekers Can Now File For Employment Authorization Online
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that qualifying individuals can not file the Application for Employment Authorization online. This is one of the organization's…
0 Comments4 Minutes
January 23, 2023
USCIS to Reinstate Concurrent Processing for H-1B and L-1 Derivative Applications Including H-4 EADs
Concurrent processing will resume for H-1B and L-1 dependent applications as of January 25, 2023. Regaining concurrent processing is key to address ongoing backlogs.
0 Comments2 Minutes
January 23, 2023
USCIS Announces Green Card Automatic Extension Availability
USCIS announced some green card holders are eligible for an automatic extension of the green card for an additional 48 months past the current expiration date.
0 Comments2 Minutes
