USCIS Sued by Asylum-Seekers For Work Authorization Delays

Amid a national labor shortage, a group of asylum-seekers filed a lawsuit against U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for ongoing delays in completing work…


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What You Need To Know About The Automatic 180-day EAD Extension For H-4, E, and L Dependent Spouses

As ILBSG previously reported, as the result of federal litigation, USCIS has agreed to grant automatic 180-day extensions for H-4, E, and L dependent spouse visa holders who…


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H-1B Success: How ILBSG’s Approach Resulted in More Approvals in 2021

While 2021 was full of immigration challenges due to continued Covid-19 restrictions and geographic travel bans, ILBSG is ending the year on a high note. We are proud to report…


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Biden Dedicated Docket Program Makes Some Progress

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Attorney General of the United States announced the creation of a new Dedicated Docket process to accelerate immigration…


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Work Permits Lawsuit for Foreign Workers’ Spouses Settled

A lawsuit filed by a group of visa holders stating U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) had unlawfully denied work permits for spouses of certain foreign workers has…


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Highest U.S. Naturalization In A Decade

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reported approximately 855,000 individuals became naturalized U.S. citizens in the fiscal year 2021. This is the most individuals…


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USCIS Work Permit Deadline Reinstatement Requested

A group of visa holders has filed a complaint stating U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have caused unlawful obstacles due to their slow processing speed. The…


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DHS Announces Fee Exemptions, Streamlined Processing for Afghan Nationals as They Resettle in the U.S.

The Department of Homeland Security announced a streamlined process for immigration and fee exemptions for qualifying Afghan nationals in the process of resettling in the U.S.…


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Our Perspective: How to Utilize the H-1B Program to Meet Growing Demand for Technology Roles

Ongoing demand for technology roles is driving a competitive job market, for U.S. nationals and foreign workers. With over one million tech roles available and nowhere near enough…


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Latest House Budget Bill Does Not Include Citizenship Path

The most recent budget bill does not include a path to permanent legal status for undocumented individuals. The bill does include a temporary option that would grant a minimum of…


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