November 17, 2021
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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November 16, 2021
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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November 12, 2021
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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November 12, 2021
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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November 10, 2021
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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November 10, 2021
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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November 10, 2021
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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November 8, 2021
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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November 8, 2021
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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November 4, 2021
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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