September 2024 Visa Bulletin: Most Categories Unchanged, Retrogression in EB-3

The September 2024 Visa Bulletin shows little to no…


Parole Processing Paused for Four Countries Due to Fraud Concerns

The Biden administration temporarily paused parole…


H-1B Spousal Work Permits Supported, per DC Circuit

A D.C. circuit court upheld DHS' authority to provide H-1B…


Second FY2025 H-1B Cap Selection Complete – New Fees Required

USCIS completed the second FY2025 H-1B cap selection. As…


CIS Ombudsman Regional Representatives Expansion

CIS Ombudsman representatives are now placed in four U.S.…


DHS Site Visits Increase for STEM OPTs

ILBSG is seeing an increase in DHS site visits for STEM OPT…


New Bill Introduced to Keep STEM Graduates in U.S.

A bill has been introduced to ease the post-graduation…


Search Warrant Now Required for Phone Search by Customs Agents in New York

Federal judge finds a phone search is not legal without a…


Second FY2025 H-1B Regular Cap Petition Selection Announced

USCIS announced a second FY2025 H-1B regular cap selection…


Updates to IER Investment and Revenue Threshold

USCIS updated the International Entrepreneur Rule or IER…