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
June 28, 2023
Anticipating Phase 2 of The Welcome Corps Program and Overdue Reunions
Anticipation grows as many eagerly await updates on the Welcome Corps Program. ILBSG is closely monitoring all updates associated with the Welcome Corps Program to update all ILBSG's clients interested.
June 27, 2023
Several Updates to Employment-Based Visas Announced
Several updates on employment-based visas have been announced, including H-1B, prevailing wages, L-1 visas, and more. More detailed announcements are expected in the coming months.
June 26, 2023
Supreme Court Finds in Favor of Ban on Encouraging Illegal Immigration
Encouraging illegal immigration to the United States is a federal crime per the U.S. Supreme Court. The Court agreed with the U.S. Justice Department in the reversal of a lower court’s ruling that the law is unconstitutional as it limits freedom of speech under the First Amendment.
June 22, 2023
Supreme Court Supports Deportation For Obstruction Without Active Issue
The U.S. Supreme Court found that crimes including obstruction of justice are deportable offenses, whether there is an active law enforcement investigation or court case pending or not. This is a change from the previous approach.
June 22, 2023
Welcome Corps Welcomes First Group of Refugees
The first group of refugees to be privately sponsored through the Welcome Corps program arrived in the U.S. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. The goal is to support over 5,000 refugees with sponsorship through Welcome Corps.
June 21, 2023
TPS Status Extension Details Announced
DHS announced details on the extension availability for TPS status for individuals from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. Strict date requirements apply.
June 15, 2023
DACA Program Remains in Limbo on 11th Anniversary
On DACA's 11th anniversary, the program remains in limbo. The DACA program is the subject of ongoing legal debate and is currently under considering in a federal court in Texas.
June 15, 2023
USCIS Issues Guidance on Employment Authorization Documents And Compelling Circumstances
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released policy guidance outlining eligibility criteria for initial and renewal applications for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) in compelling circumstances.
June 14, 2023
TPS Program Extension For Qualifying Individuals
DHS announced the TPS program is extended to 2025 for qualifying individuals from El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Nepal. Strict date requirements apply.
June 13, 2023
DHS Guidance Not Policy per Judge In EB-5 Investor Suit
DHS clarified guidance offered on their website is not automatically assumed to be policy. In the EB-5 investor lawsuit, the group cited content found on a FAQ page. DHS clarified it is not considered policy without other underlying requirements.
June 12, 2023
Premium Processing Option Expanded
USCIS announced the expansion of the premium processing option to include F-2, F-2, M-1, M-2, J-1, or J-2 status along with some qualifying requirements. Strict date requirements apply.
June 9, 2023
July 2023 Visa Bulletin: Retrogression in EB-3 India
We did not see the retrogression under the EB-2 category that was forecasted in the May 2023 visa bulletin this month. In the EB-3 category, we do see retrogression that the State Department warned about in the June 2023 visa bulletin. The only category without retrogression from the June 2023 visa bulletin is EB-3 China.
June 6, 2023
DACA Update and Possible Outlook
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is under consideration in federal court. This DACA update considers theoretical outcomes with no known outcome as of yet.
June 5, 2023
Important Notice: Visa Fee Increase
Some visa fees will increase on June 17, 2023. Included in the increased fee visas are some nonimmigrant application processing fees, including H, L, O, P, Q, and R visas as well as treaty traders, investors, and applicants using the E category visa.
June 1, 2023
Filing Location and Documentation Requirements Updates for Some Affirmative Asylum Applications
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated the filing location for some affirmative asylum applications that are sent in via mail. This change is made to streamline asylum processing and improve the efficiency of adjudication by digitizing the paper filings.
May 31, 2023
DHS Reports Improvements for Student and Exchange Visitors Processing
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement released an update on the process of improving the experience for individuals accessing the Department of Homeland Security services. Improvements in student visas and exchange visitors are noted.
May 24, 2023
Multiple Registrations: An Employer Guide for Navigating the FY 2024 H-1B Cap
There has understandably been a great deal of confusion and alarm over USCIS's warning on multiple petition filings for the FY2024 H-1B Cap. However, we cannot emphasize enough that if your company did not work with another company to increase the chances of selection or gain an unfair advantage, there is no violation.
May 22, 2023
Florida Law Levies Penalties on Employers Hiring Undocumented Immigrants
The State of Florida enacted a law that addresses undocumented immigrants in the state. Florida employers are subject to up to $1,000 per day fines for hiring undocumented individuals, among other updates that affect undocumented individuals in the state.
May 22, 2023
DACA Hearing to be Held Prior to Ruling
A federal judge agreed to hold a hearing on June 1, 2023, prior to determining the legality, and future, of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
May 19, 2023
USCIS Updates Selection Process for Some Parole Program Supporters
The process of selecting supporters for the parole program for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela has changed due to high submission rates. The change is effective now.