July 9, 2026 When You Have Two I-140s: Sorting Out AC-21 Portability After an EB-2/EB-3 Downgrade
July 8, 2026 Prevailing Wage Data Announced for 2026-27 Fiscal Year
July 8, 2026 Clarification of Discretionary Employment Authorization
July 8, 2026 Presence of an Immigrant Population Throughout American History
July 8, 2026 New Consequences for Unpaid Asylum Fees
July 7, 2026 2022 EB-5 Regional Legislation Proposal
April 6, 2026
The New Election Order: What Naturalized Citizens Should Know
A new executive order mandates state officials keep track of all valid naturalized and birthright citizens voting in future elections.
April 6, 2026
Clarification for Immigrant Employment Authorization
The DHS and USCIS proposed changes to the employment authorization system targeting individuals with removal parole.
April 2, 2026
US Investor Visa Guide: Starting in the Right Place
The majority of prospective beneficiaries for an investor visa make a crucial mistake: they chose a visa pathway before fully understanding it.
April 2, 2026
Supreme Court Skeptical of Birthright Citizenship Change
After an initial round of oral arguments, the Supreme Court became increasingly skeptical of the government's proposed birthright citizenship changes.
April 2, 2026
DOS Social Media Vetting Expanded
The DOS' social media vetting guidelines expanded to several visa types, including family-based K visas and the humanitarian S visa.
April 2, 2026
DOL Announces New H-1B Wage Minimums
The Department of Labor increased the mandatory H-1B wage minimums for beneficiaries across all four skill levels.
April 1, 2026
CBP One Legal Status Termination Unlawful
Per a district judge ruling, government can't retroactively terminate legal status granted by the CBP One app.
April 1, 2026
BIA Reminds Immigration Judges Biased Testimony Lacks Validity
The BIA reminded immigration judges an experts testimony isn't a valid ruling base if it's clearly biased.
March 31, 2026
USCIS Announces End to H-1B Registration Period
USCIS officially announced an end to the H-1B registration period, this means they received enough H-1B applications for the 2027 fiscal year.
March 31, 2026
Government Partially Removes Asylum Pause
After extensive review, USCIS lifted the pause on asylum processing for all countries not considered 'high risk'.
March 31, 2026
USCIS Screening and Vetting Update
USCIS announced significant changes to its screening and vetting procedures, including shortened validity periods for EADs and stricter photograph reuse policies.
March 30, 2026
H-1B Cap Selection Guide for Employers
Despite USCIS not officially announcing an end to the H-1B cap selection period, some employers report already receiving updates on their status via their USCIS online account.
March 30, 2026
Supreme Court Considers Birthright Citizenship
The Supreme Court of the United States plans on hearing oral arguments on changes to birthright citizenship this November.
March 30, 2026
Green Card Sponsor Income Requirements for 2026
The mandatory minimum wage level increases every time a green card sponsor adds a dependent to their household.
March 27, 2026
Comprehensive 2026 H-1B Visa Guide
ILBSG's new H-1B visa guide records any and all changes to the filing process over the past year for employers and beneficiaries.
March 26, 2026
DOL Proposes Revised H-1B Wage Rules
The Department of Labor announced revised H-1B wage rules based on public feedback that might increase the minimum required wages.
March 26, 2026
State Department Expands Online Visa Screening
The Department of State expanded its online presence visa screening requirements to domestic worker, humanitarian, training, and family-based fiancé(e) visas.
March 25, 2026
Overcoming P-3 RFEs Without Submitting New Evidence
ILBSG recently resolved a P-3 RFE issue with USCIS with submitting any additional evidence or expert letters.
March 25, 2026
Visa Holder Travel Advisory
In light immigration agents working at US airports, it's important visa holders carry important documents on their person for travel.
March 25, 2026
H-1B Cap Exempt Filings Guide
The H-1B cap exempt gives beneficiaries working for non-profit organizations an unlimited amount of H-1B visas separate from the main H-1B cap.