Possible Expansion of STEM Roles for Employment Certification

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is considering an update to the employment certification process to make hiring foreign workers in science, technology, engineering, and…


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Texas Governor Enacts Laws Enabling Arrest and Deportation for Illegal Entry to the State

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed three immigration-related bills, sparking legal controversy and criticism. The laws make it a state offense to enter the state without a legal…


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Federal Government Reiterates Defense of Chevron Doctrine

The U.S. federal government again urged the Supreme Court to maintain the Chevron doctrine, allowing judges to defer to executive branch agency interpretations in rulemaking when…


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FY2024 H-1B Cap Reached – No Further Selections

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services confirmed the receipt of sufficient petitions to reach the congressionally mandated caps for regular and advanced degree caps. No further…


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January 2024 Visa Bulletin: Exciting EB-1 Advancement for India and Overall Promising Movement

The January 2024 Visa Bulletin shows advancement in the employment-based category, particularly for India. Overall, advancement in employment-based categories show promising…


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Family-Based Conditional Permanent Residence Policy Updated by USCIS

Updates to guidance on eligibility, filing, and adjudication for Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, were announced by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration…


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Domestic H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Excludes Dependents

The pilot program allowing up to 20,000 H-1B visa holders to renew their visas in the U.S. will not include their dependents. The H-4 dependents are still required to travel for…


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Projected Labor Shortages and How Visa Policy Can Help

The gridlock in the U.S. Congress over immigration reform continues to limit U.S. companies from hiring the talent needed to support several key industries. The labor shortage is…


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Client Success Story: USCIS Approves Delayed Green Card Application, Signals Retroactive Application of Updated CSPA Policy

ILBSG is happy to announce that we have received an I-485 approval based on the updated CSPA policy announced in February 2023. The I-485 application was filed nearly 5 years…


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H-1B Worker Domestic Visa Renewal Pilot Program Among Efforts to Reduce Backlog

Up to 20,000 H-1B holders will have the ability to renew their visas in the United States in the coming months. The domestic visa renewal program is estimated to begin as soon as…


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