ICE Extends I-9 Compliance Flexibility for Physical Inspection Requirement
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the…
The Department of States Prioritization of Immigrant Visa Interviews Abroad
The Department of State (DOS) announced priorities the U.S.…
Lawsuit Claims National Security Vetting Delays Green Cards
As many ILBSG clients can attest, green card processing can…
Diversity Visa Winners Could Lose Chance to Enter the U.S.
Delays in issuing visas are disrupting the diversity visa…
Latest Budget Resolution Passed by Congress Allocating $107 Billion Towards Immigration Reform
Congress recently passed a bill that includes a blueprint…
Vaccination Required for Green Card Applicants
A new policy from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
Phased Approach to Reopening U.S. Travel Planned
The Biden administration is reportedly creating a plan that…
Availability of Cap Gap for F-1 Students Changing Status to H-1B in October: What Employers Need to Know
If an employer wants to hire an F-1 student after the…
“No Blank Space” Rule Rejection Policy Overturned in Critical USCIS Case
The "no blank space" rule rejection has been eliminated.…
September Visa Outlook: Hundreds of Thousands of Visas to Roll Over
In the September 2021 Chats with Charlie, Charlie Oppenheim…