Day: March 6, 2026

Board of Immigration Appeals

Circuit Court Voids BIA Validity of Evidence Decision

The First Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a decision by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). The Court explained the BIA failed to consider witness testimony and documentary evidence regarding a noncitizen’s asylum applications. The decision reinforces the importance of the BIA to consider all available evidence before making an

USCIS Updates Form I-129 ahead of H-1B Registration

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently updated Form I-129 before the start of the FY2027 H-1B Cap registration period. Form I-129 is the petition to register sponsorship for foreign workers, an important part of the H-1B application process. USCIS will keep accepting previous versions of the I-129 until April