November 5, 2026 Undocumented Immigrants Face Immediate Removal for Attempted Re-Entry
November 5, 2026 Ninth Circuit Halts Diversity Visa Lottery Reactivation
November 5, 2026 Proposed PERM Changes Clear Federal Review
November 5, 2026 CDC Imposes DRC Proof of Travel Requirement
November 4, 2026 What the 2026 Midterms Means for Immigration Policy
November 4, 2026 Long-Present, Interior Arrested Noncitizens Subject to Mandatory Detention
November 4, 2026 Traveling Abroad for the 2026 Holidays: What Foreign Nationals Should Know
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.
March 18, 2026
Visa Pause 2026: The K-1 Visa as an Alternative Path
For individuals from countries affected by the pause in visa processing, the K-1 visa could be a viable alternate pathway if they're engaged to a U.S. citizen.
March 18, 2026
March 18, 2026 USCIS H-1B Fraud Precedent Change
In cases of H-1B fraud, USCIS can use findings from withdrawn petitions for making decisions regarding future immigration benefits requests.
March 17, 2026
Visa Processing Suspended Across Middle East
Due to the ongoing conflict, visa processing at U.S. embassies and consulates across several Middle Eastern and South Asian countries is suspended until further notice