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
October 23, 2025
Uptake in Asylum Pretermission Rates
The recent uptake in asylum pretermission rates illustrates the contradiction between the BIA's promises of due process and the on-the-ground reality of judicial practice. Therefore, it's crucial asylum seekers take all the necessary steps to increase the chances of their case being heard in court.
October 23, 2025
B-1 Eligibility Changes for Athletes
For B-1 eligibility, professional athletes now have to prove that they're based abroad. Additionally, any support staff that proves its' necessity to the athlete's performance are now eligible for B-1 status too.
October 22, 2025
USCIS Clarifies Scope of $100k H-1B Fee
USCIS gave H-1B beneficiaries and sponsors more clarity regarding the new H-1B fee, which only applies to individuals filing after September 21, 2025.
October 21, 2025
Impact of Immigration Enforcement on Immigrant Labor
Immigration enforcement measures are reducing the availability of immigrant labor across the U.S. economy, affecting both high-level and unskilled sectors.
October 20, 2025
ILBSG Hosting Immigration Webinar
ILBSG will host a virtual webinar covering immigration topics like the implications of the new H-1B on October 25, 2025.
October 20, 2025
Detained Citizens Raises Questions over ICE ID Methods
Recent incidents involving detained citizens raises questions regarding ICE's identification methods, and whether they use racial profiling to identify undocumented individuals.
October 20, 2025
Chamber of Commerce Files Lawsuit Against H-1B Fee
The Chamber of Commerce filed the second lawsuit against the new $100k H-1B fee, challenging it on the basis that proclamation didn't follow proper procedure.
October 16, 2025
New Immigration Parole Fees
A new DHS final rule establishes a number of new immigration parole fees, along with increasing fees for several immigration services.
October 15, 2025
November 2025 Visa Bulletin
The November 2025 visa bulletin shows little movement across employment-based categories, with with advancement primarily taking place in family-based visa categories.
October 14, 2025
Project Firewall: What Employers Need to Know
Proactive planning is the best way employers minimize the chances of violating Project Firewall amid increased government oversight of the H-1B program.
October 14, 2025
STEM OPT Application: Dos and Don’ts
The STEM OPT program lets F-1 students earning degrees in science, technology, math, or engineering from American universities hold keep training in the U.S. after finishing their studies.
October 14, 2025
F-1 OPT Application: Dos and Don’ts
There are certain procedures F-1 students applying for the OPT program should follow, and others they need to avoid for keeping their visa status after finishing their studies.
October 10, 2025
E-Verify System Resumes Operations
Employers have until October 14 to create cases for foreign workers hired while the E-Verify system was offline.
October 8, 2025
USCIS Authorizes Termination of DACA for Firearm Ownership
USCIS released a memo authorizing the termination of DACA status for firearm purchases because recipients don't have valid status under ATF regulations.
October 8, 2025
Appeals Court Clarifies Visa Age Rule for Children of Naturalized Parents
A First Circuit Court decision reaffirms the displayed visa age of children whose parents naturalize must match the age the child was the day their parent became a U.S. citizen.
October 7, 2025
SEVP Students Must File I-94
All students a part of the SEVP program must file a Form I-94 upon arrival to the U.S., doing so documents their legal arrival and proves their legal status while attending U.S. universities.
October 7, 2025
Planned H-1B Restriction and Why Filing Now Matters
Given the expected increase in enforcement and regulatory tightening due to a new H-1B restrictions, employers should file employment-based visa petitions as soon as possible.
October 6, 2025
Circuit Court Upholds Block on Birthright Citizenship Order
The First Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the judicial blocks on enforcing the executive order limiting birthright citizenship, marking the second Appeals Court to do so.
October 6, 2025
Lawsuit Targets New H-1B Fee
A coalition filed a lawsuit against the enforcement of the new $100,000 H-1B application fee, arguing it blocked a vital pathway for the entry of medical professionals into the United States.
October 2, 2025
H-1B Filings During the Government Shutdown
The government shutdown significantly impacts H-1B processing because a number of services for required supplementary documents are unavailable until it ends.