June 28, 2023
Policy Requiring Amended H-1B Petition for Work Location Change Stands
Employers are required to continue filing amended H-1B petitions when their employers change their work location, per a Circuit court finding.
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June 28, 2023
Anticipating Phase 2 of The Welcome Corps Program and Overdue Reunions
Anticipation grows as many eagerly await updates on the Welcome Corps Program. ILBSG is closely monitoring all updates associated with the Welcome Corps Program to update all…
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June 27, 2023
Several Updates to Employment-Based Visas Announced
Several updates on employment-based visas have been announced, including H-1B, prevailing wages, L-1 visas, and more. More detailed announcements are expected in the coming…
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June 26, 2023
Supreme Court Finds in Favor of Ban on Encouraging Illegal Immigration
Encouraging illegal immigration to the United States is a federal crime per the U.S. Supreme Court. The Court agreed with the U.S. Justice Department in the reversal of a lower…
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June 22, 2023
Supreme Court Supports Deportation For Obstruction Without Active Issue
The U.S. Supreme Court found that crimes including obstruction of justice are deportable offenses, whether there is an active law enforcement investigation or court case pending…
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June 22, 2023
Welcome Corps Welcomes First Group of Refugees
The first group of refugees to be privately sponsored through the Welcome Corps program arrived in the U.S. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. The goal is to support over 5,000 refugees…
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June 21, 2023
TPS Status Extension Details Announced
DHS announced details on the extension availability for TPS status for individuals from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. Strict date requirements apply.
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June 15, 2023
DACA Program Remains in Limbo on 11th Anniversary
On DACA's 11th anniversary, the program remains in limbo. The DACA program is the subject of ongoing legal debate and is currently under considering in a federal court in Texas.
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June 15, 2023
USCIS Issues Guidance on Employment Authorization Documents And Compelling Circumstances
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released policy guidance outlining eligibility criteria for initial and renewal applications for Employment Authorization…
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June 14, 2023
TPS Program Extension For Qualifying Individuals
DHS announced the TPS program is extended to 2025 for qualifying individuals from El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Nepal. Strict date requirements apply.
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