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…


H-1B and L-1 Visa Fee Rule Legality Questioned

Immigration attorneys are challenging the DHS proposed H-1B…


Employment Immigration Plans for Rest of Year from White House

The White House released their employment immigration plans…


USCIS Updates Guidance on U.S. Citizenship for Children

USCIS updated guidance in the Policy Manual for U.S.…


Green Card Process for Mixed-Status Families Opens August 19

Applications for lawful permanent residence status, or a…