Beyond Borders: Simplifying Immigration
USCIS Changes Photo Rules: What Immigration Attorneys Should Know
USCIS has rolled out a new photo policy aimed at improving identity verification and reducing fraud. While it may sound like a small procedural update, it can affect biometrics reuse, processing timelines, and how firms prepare clients, especially in long-running or repeat filings.
Self-submitted photos are no longer accepted, and USCIS may request a new photo even when one is already on file. Attorneys should expect additional biometrics notices and build this into case planning.
Read on to understand which cases are most affected and how to adjust your workflows.
Did you know?
A growing number of USCIS delays are now caused by procedural updates, like new biometrics and photo requirements, rather than case backlogs alone. Firms that adjust workflows early can often avoid weeks or months of unnecessary delay.
Stay ahead of procedural changes, reduce avoidable errors, and keep cases moving with Imagility’s AI-powered immigration platform.
DHS Replaces the H-1B Lottery With a Wage-Based System: What Changes in 2026
DHS has finalized a major shift in how H-1B cap visas are selected. Beginning with the FY 2027 cap season, the traditional random lottery will be replaced by a wage-based, weighted system that gives higher-paid roles better odds of selection.
Read on to understand how the new system works and how to prepare for the 2027 H-1B registration season.
Green Card Lottery Suspended in 2025: What It Means for Diversity Visa Applicants
The US government has paused the Diversity Visa (DV) Program, leaving millions of Green Card Lottery applicants unsure of what comes next. Processing for selected applicants has been halted, future registration timelines are unclear, and embassies are no longer issuing diversity visas.
Read on for a clear explanation of the suspension.
5 Reasons Immigration Cases Get Delayed (That No One Talks About)
When an immigration case stalls, the default explanation is usually “USCIS backlogs.” But that’s only part of the story. Many delays happen quietly, long before a case ever triggers an RFE or status update.
This article looks at five often-overlooked factors that slow immigration cases down, from hidden security checks and internal agency handoffs to policy shifts and workflow gaps on the firm side.
Read more to uncover what’s really behind prolonged processing times and how to plan around them.
Personal and Practice Management Strategies for Immigration Attorneys
Immigration law isn’t just complex; it’s emotionally demanding. Between shifting policies, unpredictable timelines, and clients whose lives are deeply affected by every outcome, attorneys often carry far more than legal responsibility.
This article explores practical, real-world strategies immigration attorneys use to stay grounded while running sustainable practices.
Read more for thoughtful strategies that support both your practice and your well-being.
Family-Based Immigration Cases: What Attorneys Need to Know in 2026
Family-based cases are getting tougher. Higher interview rates, closer scrutiny of evidence, and longer processing times mean even routine petitions now require careful strategy. This blog breaks down what’s changing in 2026 and shares practical steps attorneys can take to build stronger filings, prepare clients, and manage risk.
Read more to stay ahead of evolving USCIS trends.
Migrating to Your Next Immigration Platform: Step-by-Step for Law Firms
Switching immigration platforms doesn’t have to be stressful. This blog walks law firms through a clear, practical migration process, from preparing your data to training your team, so you can move years of cases and documents safely, avoid disruption, and transition to a more efficient system with confidence.
Read on for a step-by-step guide to a smooth migration.
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Immigration Software Audit & Compliance Checklist
Not all immigration platforms are built for audits. This practical evaluation workbook helps law firms assess whether their immigration software truly supports USCIS and DOL compliance, audit readiness, data security, and regulatory accuracy. Use it to identify gaps, compare vendors objectively, and stay inspection-ready.
Immigration Case Tracking Software
Manually tracking case statuses slows firms down and increases risk. This e-guide breaks down how modern immigration case tracking software helps attorneys stay organized, maintain visibility across cases, and reduce missed updates. Learn what to look for in a platform that supports accuracy, efficiency, and client confidence.
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Success Stories From Attorneys
The system is designed to allow you (through your own private access) to monitor the progress of your cases 24 x 7, show what steps need to be taken, what steps have been taken. Also, if anything is required by you, what is required, help with both job titles and the creation of supporting letters tailored for you, and much more. Imagility has a great support system and it even comes with a video tutorial to start you off. It makes our lives easier in dealing with cases and having instant access to information when employees ask.
Seth D. Miller, Esq.
Attorney | Miller & Associates, P.C.
