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The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) is preparing a fee update for individuals involved in removal proceedings. The new regulations are expected to take effect in…

As many of our clients are aware, lengthy USCIS processing times continue to greatly impact access to important immigration benefits. In particular, H-4 dependents who have aged…

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the extension of I-9 compliance flexibilities until December 31, 2021.  The extension was originally granted last year. This…

The Department of State (DOS) announced priorities the U.S. consulates and embassies abroad should use on immigrant visa cases to deal with the backlog created by COVID-19. The…

As many ILBSG clients can attest, green card processing can be a very long and frustrating process. In the last few years, immigration processing, in general, has been subject to…

Delays in issuing visas are disrupting the diversity visa lottery winners’ process. As a result, there is potential that these individuals will lose their chance to come to the…

Congress recently passed a bill that includes a blueprint regarding how legislation will be drawn for a pathway to citizenship and the issuance of green cards for millions of…

A new policy from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requires all foreigners applying for a U.S. green card must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. The new…

The Biden administration is reportedly creating a plan that will resume travel to the U.S. for qualifying foreign nationals. One requirement is everyone is fully vaccinated for…

If an employer wants to hire an F-1 student after the student graduates, the employer typically utilizes the H-1B Cap program to request a change in the F-1 student’s status from…