September 2, 2026 Parents With Citizen Children Must Prove Legal Status for Passports
September 2, 2026 Proposed Changes to H-4 Visa Spousal Employment
September 2, 2026 Unregistered Voluntary Departure Comes with a Price
September 2, 2026 USCIS Reinstates Neighborhood Investigations for Citizenship Applicants
September 2, 2026 State Department Proposes Fee Payment for Expedited Visa Interviews
August 28, 2026 Judge Denies Bid to Force Extradition of ICE Agent
March 31, 2026
USCIS Screening and Vetting Update
USCIS announced significant changes to its screening and vetting procedures, including shortened validity periods for EADs and stricter photograph reuse policies.
March 30, 2026
H-1B Cap Selection Guide for Employers
Despite USCIS not officially announcing an end to the H-1B cap selection period, some employers report already receiving updates on their status via their USCIS online account.
March 30, 2026
Supreme Court Considers Birthright Citizenship
The Supreme Court of the United States plans on hearing oral arguments on changes to birthright citizenship this November.
March 30, 2026
Green Card Sponsor Income Requirements for 2026
The mandatory minimum wage level increases every time a green card sponsor adds a dependent to their household.
March 27, 2026
Comprehensive 2026 H-1B Visa Guide
ILBSG's new H-1B visa guide records any and all changes to the filing process over the past year for employers and beneficiaries.
March 26, 2026
DOL Proposes Revised H-1B Wage Rules
The Department of Labor announced revised H-1B wage rules based on public feedback that might increase the minimum required wages.
March 26, 2026
State Department Expands Online Visa Screening
The Department of State expanded its online presence visa screening requirements to domestic worker, humanitarian, training, and family-based fiancé(e) visas.
March 25, 2026
Overcoming P-3 RFEs Without Submitting New Evidence
ILBSG recently resolved a P-3 RFE issue with USCIS with submitting any additional evidence or expert letters.
March 25, 2026
Visa Holder Travel Advisory
In light immigration agents working at US airports, it's important visa holders carry important documents on their person for travel.
March 25, 2026
H-1B Cap Exempt Filings Guide
The H-1B cap exempt gives beneficiaries working for non-profit organizations an unlimited amount of H-1B visas separate from the main H-1B cap.
March 25, 2026
Alert: Scheduled SEVP E-mail Decommissioning
The Department of Homeland Security announced closure of several SEVP e-mail inboxes effective May 22, 2026.
March 25, 2026
Supreme Court Considers Blocking Asylum Seekers
SCOTUS considering redefining the legal definition of arriving in the U.S. could let the government block asylum seekers at the southern border.
March 23, 2026
Bill Proposes H-1B Fee Exemption for Healthcare Workers
The House of Representatives introduced a bipartisan bill giving healthcare workers an exemption from the H-1B fee.
March 23, 2026
H-1B Registration Period Ends
The initial H-1B registration period for the 2027 fiscal year ended on March 19, 2026 at 5 p.m. eastern standard time.
March 23, 2026
ICE Agents Alleviate TSA Shutdown at Airports
ICE agents arrived at U.S airports, alleviating the TSA delays cause by the continuous DHS shutdown.
March 23, 2026
Alert: Rise in Immigration Scams
Since immigration scams are on the rise, spotting a potential scam is an increasingly important skill amidst the strict immigration landscape.
March 23, 2026
Circuit Court Clarifies Hardship Claims’ Impact on Removal Cancellation
For individuals facing removal from the United States, adding key evidence to a removal cancellation petition too late will significantly weaken their position.
March 19, 2026
H-1B Registration Period Extended
USCIS extended the end of the H-1B registration period until 5:00 p.m. eastern standard time on March 19, 2026.
March 19, 2026
Expansion of Visa Bond Pilot Program
The State Department expanded the visa bond program to B-1 and B-2 applicants to Ethiopia, Cambodia, Georgia, Mongolia, and Tunisia.
March 18, 2026
April 2026 Visa Bulletin
The April visa bulletin marks the sixth consecutive month the government's used the Dates for Filing chart, indicating they want more filings in the pipeline.