Immigration Fraud Consequences to be Enforced More Strictly

USCIS will more strictly enforce punishments for immigration fraud, which carries a ten year prison sentence along with revocation of an individuals eligibility to reapply for a…


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International Legal and Business Services Group Opens Texas Immigration Law Office

ILBSG is opening a Texas immigration law firm office to better serve the local community in the area with immigration-related legal issues.


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Immigration Benefits Requests to Consider Anti-American Views

Immigration benefits applicants will have a harder time being approved due to government agencies now reviewing their history for behaviors or statements that could be deemed…


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O-1 Visa Holders Can Work for Multiple Employers

O-1 visa holders can work under multiple employers so long as they set file all the paperwork correctly beforehand so as to stay compliant.


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U.S. Citizenship to Consider Good Moral Character

U.S. citizenship reviews will consider whether an individual has a good moral character, encouraging immigration authorities to approach applications on a case-by-case basis.


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Diversity Visa Lottery to Require Passport Scan

Diversity visa applicants will now have to scan their passports to enter the lottery as part of an effort by authorities to more closely scrutinize applicants during immigration…


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Weighted H-1B Lottery Selection Cleared by White House

DHS plans to replace the traditional H-1B lottery with a weighted system have cleared White House review and are expected to be implemented soon.


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September 2025 Visa Bulletin

The September 2025 visa bulletin shows no change in employment-based visa categories. Family-based visas show retrogression in the F-3 category


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Marriage-Based Green Card Applicants to Face Greater Scrutiny

Applicants for green cards through marriage will face higher levels of scrutiny as part of a government effort to increase vetting and identify fraudulent petitions.


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CSPA Age Calculation Tightened

Updates to the CSPA age calculation parameters now use Final Action Dates from the last month's visa bulletin rather than dates for filing, tightening the family-based green card…


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