What Is the USCIS Mandatory Electronic Filing Rule?
The Department of Homeland Security has established a new framework allowing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to require electronic filing for certain immigration benefit
2026 Public Charge Rule: What Applicants Should Know
The Department of Homeland Security has finalized a significant change to the public charge framework used in certain U.S. immigration cases. The 2026 public charge rule takes effe
Supreme Court Reaffirms Birthright Citizenship in Trump v. Barbara: What Employers and Families Should Know
On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Trump v. Barbara, reaffirming that children born in the United States to parents who are unlawfully present o
Federal Court Vacates $100,000 H-1B Fee: What Employers Need to Know
A federal court has struck down the $100,000 H-1B fee that had created significant concern for employers, universities, healthcare systems, research institutions, and foreign profe
I-9 Violations 2026: Why Employer Penalty Risk Is Rising
For many employers, Form I-9 compliance still gets treated like routine onboarding paperwork. That is a mistake. Current federal guidance makes clear that I-9 violations are not ju
Update: May Visa Bulletin
Following the State Department’s issuance of the May 2026 Visa Bulletin and the relevant USCIS announcement, employers and foreign national employees should take note of a
Reminder: FY2027 H-1B Electronic Registration
As the USCIS rolls out new rules and guidance impacting the FY2027 H-1B Electronic Registration, BHLG LP is here to ensure that our clients are best prepared to participate in
U.S. Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries
The U.S. government has indefinitely paused immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, a sweeping policy shift with major implications for employers, investors,
H-1B Spouse Work Authorization in 2026
Key insights on the lawsuit, DHS policy changes, and their impacts on H-4 employment authorization. What Is H-1B Spouse Work Authorization? An H-4 visa is issued to dependent
Important: H-1B Lottery Changes 2026
What Are the H-1B Lottery Changes? The traditional H-1B visa lottery, which randomly selected eligible registrations when demand exceeded the annual 85,000 cap, has been repl