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In Biden’s address to a joint session of Congress, the President told Congress to pass the Immigration Reform Act of 2021. He stated if they won’t pass the Act as a whole, at…

Once again, two bills focused on immigration processing have passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The two bills, the NO BAN Act and the Access to Counsel Act of 2021 passed…

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) announced incoming international students on F and M student visas may engage in…

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an update to the policy on deference to previous submissions. Specifically, USCIS issued updated policy guidance when…

In response to an increase in labor needs, the Biden administration stated they will make 22,000 additional non-agricultural seasons work visas available to employers. Employers…

Over the past few weeks, many ILBSG clients have been asking about their H-1B registration selection notices. Many clients have concerns that the H-1B Cap indicated on the notice…

The number of new cases and deaths caused by COVID-19 has significantly increased in India. As a result, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a…

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking feedback from the general public regarding how the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can improve accessibility…

Earlier this month, the Department of State released frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the immigrant visa backlog and consular processing. In the FAQ, the State Department…

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has released the May 2021 Visa Bulletin. The bulletin USCIS has released notifies applicants if they are able to submit their…