DHS Proposes Reduction in EB-5 Fees

The DHS is reducing EB-5 visa fees by more than $500, but they're also adding some new fees like the visa integrity fund fee. Individuals not paying the new fee will incur…


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Impact of the New H-1B Fee on Higher Education

Despite government claims the H-1B fee gives American born workers a chance in the job market, it's impact on higher education for both American born and international students…


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Asylum Claims Barred for Those Engaged in Persecution

The Board of Immigration Appeals will deny asylum claims of any applicants involved with persecution of others, even if they were coerced into doing so.


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Uptake in Asylum Pretermission Rates

The recent uptake in asylum pretermission rates illustrates the contradiction between the BIA's promises of due process and the on-the-ground reality of judicial practice.…


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B-1 Eligibility Changes for Athletes

For B-1 eligibility, professional athletes now have to prove that they're based abroad. Additionally, any support staff that proves its' necessity to the athlete's performance are…


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USCIS Clarifies Scope of $100k H-1B Fee

USCIS gave H-1B beneficiaries and sponsors more clarity regarding the new H-1B fee, which only applies to individuals filing after September 21, 2025.


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Impact of Immigration Enforcement on Immigrant Labor

Immigration enforcement measures are reducing the availability of immigrant labor across the U.S. economy, affecting both high-level and unskilled sectors.


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ILBSG Hosting Immigration Webinar

ILBSG will host a virtual webinar covering immigration topics like the implications of the new H-1B on October 25, 2025.


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Detained Citizens Raises Questions over ICE ID Methods

Recent incidents involving detained citizens raises questions regarding ICE's identification methods, and whether they use racial profiling to identify undocumented individuals.


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Chamber of Commerce Files Lawsuit Against H-1B Fee

The Chamber of Commerce filed the second lawsuit against the new $100k H-1B fee, challenging it on the basis that proclamation didn't follow proper procedure.


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