December 12, 2025 Visa Holders Report Rise in Prudential Visa Revocations
December 10, 2025 Immigrant Gold Card Available Now
December 10, 2025 Visa Appointments Postponed for H-1B and H-4 Petitioners
December 9, 2025 Green Card Interviews Result in Detention of Noncitizen Spouses
December 9, 2025 Annual SEVIS Verification Period Begins
December 5, 2025 Employment Authorization Document Validity Period Decreased
December 5, 2025 Green Card Removal Cancellation Denied by Circuit Court
October 29, 2025
Immediate Relatives vs. Family Preference Immigration Categories
There are two main family immigration visa categories for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens entering the country legally: Immediate Relatives and Family Preference visas.
October 29, 2025
DHS Ends Employment Authorization Auto Extension
Due to a DHS interim final rule, several categories of EAD no longer have access to an auto extension starting October 31, 2025. The change enables immigration authorities in looking for signs of fraud or possible national security risks.
October 28, 2025
I-864 Affidavit of Support: A Sponsor’s Guide
Sponsors signing an I-864 affidavit are financially obligated to support any immigrant dependent and are liable for prosecution by the government and said immigrant if their support doesn't meet certain standards.
October 27, 2025
Judge Reaffirms Noncitizen Right to Bond Hearings
A recent ruling by a federal judge reaffirms that detained noncitizens are entitled to bond hearings, per Section 1226 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
October 27, 2025
Noncitizen Photographs Mandatory when Entering the U.S.
Photographs of noncitizens are now mandatory when they're entering and leaving the U.S., with full facial comparison technology coming in the next few years.
October 27, 2025
DHS Proposes Reduction in EB-5 Fees
The DHS is reducing EB-5 visa fees by more than $500, but they're also adding some new fees like the visa integrity fund fee. Individuals not paying the new fee will incur penalties.
October 27, 2025
Impact of the New H-1B Fee on Higher Education
Despite government claims the H-1B fee gives American born workers a chance in the job market, it's impact on higher education for both American born and international students could be devastating.
October 27, 2025
Asylum Claims Barred for Those Engaged in Persecution
The Board of Immigration Appeals will deny asylum claims of any applicants involved with persecution of others, even if they were coerced into doing so.
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.