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Adjustment of Status Applicants No Longer Need COVID-19 Vaccination The Suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) What Does the Latest Executive Order on Border Security Mean for Immigrants? What Does the New Presidential Proclamation Mean for Immigration Policy? Executive Order Regarding Birthright U.S. Citizenship: What It Means What is Consular Processing? New USCIS Rule on Mandatory Bars in Fear Screenings What Does the New H-1B Final Rule Mean for Employers and Workers? New Rule Boosts Employment Authorization Extension for Noncitizens New Changes to Form I-485: What You Need to Know for 2025 USCIS Reaches FY 2025 H-1B Cap Lebanon Designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) New USCIS Guidance on Legal and Physical Custody New USCIS Guidance on Naturalization Applications USCIS’s New T Visa Guidance for Human Trafficking Victims USCIS Issues Policy Update for EB-1 Immigrant Visa Classifications USCIS Updates International Entrepreneur Rule: What You Need to Know DHS Offers TPS for Lebanese Nationals What Should I Do if I’ve Lost My Green Card? Five Green Card Myths: Dispelled USCIS Announces New DED Procedures for Liberians USCIS Reaches Cap for H-2B Visas USCIS Extends Green Card Validity USCIS OPT and STEM Extension Updates for International Students USCIS Announces Key Adjustments to International Entrepreneur Rule Thresholds Texas Judge Temporarily Halts Biden’s “Keeping Families Together” Initiative Who Can I Sponsor as a U.S. Citizen? How Do I Get a Fiancé Visa? New USCIS Guidance on Acquisition of Citizenship for Children Recent Extension and Redesignation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Yemen’s TPS Extension and Redesignation: What You Need to Know USCIS Has Updated Confidentiality Protections for Naturalized Citizens New TPS Designation for Haiti: What It Means for Haitian Nationals in the U.S USCIS Extends EAD Validity for TPS Beneficiaries The Supreme Court’s Chevron Doctrine Ruling & What It Means for U.S. Immigration Policy Developments in T Visa Regulations: What to Know DHS Grants Deportation Protection & Work Permits to US Citizen Spouses Biden Administration Expands Healthcare Access for DACA Recipients President Biden’s New Executive Order on Asylum Seekers Biden Administration Announces Effort to Streamline Asylum Decisions USCIS Updates Form I-693 USCIS Introduces “X” Gender Option on Form N-400 USCIS Announces TPS Extension and Redesignation for Ethiopia USCIS Opens Employment Authorization (EAD) for Palestinians Under Deferred Enforced Departure USCIS Announces Cap for H-2B Visas for the Early Second Half of FY 2024 USCIS Announces Extenstion & Redesignation of Burma’s Protected Status Recent Updates to Refugee Employment Authorization Documents Latest USCIS Announcements for H-1B Visa Applicants USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for Second Half of FY 2024 What Happens if I Overstay My Visa? How Can I Obtain a Green Card? USCIS Introduces Organizational Accounts for H-1B Registrations and Petitions USCIS Announces Re-Parole for Ukrainian Nationals in the U.S. What Are the Best Defenses from Deportation for Green Card Holders? USCIS Updates the H-1B Visa Registration and Application Process USCIS Issues Final Rule to Adjust Certain Immigration and Naturalization Fees USCIS Changes Fee Payment Process for Filing In-Person Understanding the H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Program and Its Implications Navigating New Policies for Nonimmigrant Students (F and M Classifications) in the U.S. USCIS Reaches H-1B Visa Cap for FY 2024 USCIS Premium Processing: New Fee Changes What Mistakes Should I Avoid When Applying for an H-1B Visa? H-2B Visa Expansion: FY 2024 Update NYC’s Immigration Struggle: Labor Permit Backlogs and Impact USCIS Extends Employment Authorization Validity What to Know About the U.S. Visa Bulletin DHS Announces Extension and Redesignation of Cameroon for TPS President Biden’s AI Executive Order: How it May Benefit Immigrants U.S. v. Minter: What the Landmark Decision May Mean for You DHS Now Accepting Applications for Visa-Free Travel to the U.S. for Israelis New TPS Designation Opens Doors for Venezuelan Immigrants in the U.S. Israel Recently Designated Into U.S. Visa Waiver Program How the Recent Green Card Processing Change is Affecting Religious Workers Court Ruling Shakes DACA Foundations: What It Means for Dreamers What to Know About the Temporary 540-Day EAD Extension Rule USCIS Updates ‘Sought to Acquire’ Requirement under CSPA Policy New USCIS Guidance Opens Doors to Immigration Benefits for Stateless Individuals Temporary Protected Status Updates for Ukrainian and Sudanese Nationals Senate Bill 2606 Proposes Green Cards for Undocumented Immigrants Federal Judge Strikes Down Asylum Ineligibility Rule Promoting Family Unity: New Family Reunification Parole Processes Navigating Biometric Services Appointments: USCIS Policy Update USCIS Expands Premium Processing for Form I-539 Applicants: What You Need to Know New Guidance for Afghan & Ukrainian Parolees: Employment Authorization and Fee Exemptions FLAG-Based PERM Application Form Implemented June 1 Latest Immigration Developments in Florida and Texas What Should I Bring to My Initial Consultation With an Immigration Lawyer? H-1B Visa Lottery: How Some Companies Are Cheating the System What to Know About the Dignity Act Important Information About FY 2024 H-1B Initial Registration Process USCIS Likely to Implement Significant Hike in Green Card Filing Fees What You Should Know About the New Rule for Asylum Seekers in the U.S. U.S. Will Resume Domestic Visa Renewals for IT Workers Can You Have Two E-3 Visas at Once? Do I Qualify for the TN Visa as a Management Consultant? How Do I Get an E-3 Visa? USCIS Announces New Mail Delivery Process for the ADIT Stamp F-1 Students Seeking OPT Can Now Request Premium Processing Where Do I Go to Get an E-3 Visa? What is Uniting for Ukraine? What Happens When a Non-Citizen Commits a Crime in the U.S.? The State Department is Planning a Pilot for Domestic Visa Renewal Fiscal Year 2024 H-1B Cap Registration Period Opens March 1, 2023 USCIS Extending Green Card Validity for Conditional Permanent Residents With Pending Form I-751 USCIS Restructures Adjudication Policies for H-4 & L-2 Dependents USCIS Expands Premium Processing, Effective January 30 Is a Land Surveyor Eligible to Get a TN Visa in the United States? What Happens if I Lose My Job With a TN Visa? Can a Dentist Work in the United States With a TN Visa? Can a Social Worker Get a TN Visa? Can I Get a TN Visa as an Industrial Designer? How Does the PERM Labor Certification Process Work? USCIS to Automatically Extend Green Cards for New Naturalization Applicants Can a Librarian Obtain a TN Visa? I Am a Forester – Do I Qualify for a TN Visa? How Does USCIS Now Treat Naturalization Applicants Who Have Disabilities? Did the USCIS Extend Green Card Validity for Renewals? Do Graphic Designers Qualify for TN Visas? Are TN Visas Available for Mathematicians and Statisticians? What is the DHS’ Fair and Humane Public Charge Rule? Can a Lawyer Obtain a TN Visa? Can an Architect Get a TN Visa? What Are the Qualifications for a TN Visa: Engineer? Did the TN Visa Change in the Transition from NAFTA to USMCA? Applying For Asylum in the United States | What You Should Know What You Should Know About Obtaining an O Visa Leaving the U.S. if You Have a Green Card | What You Should Know Summary Of Trump H1B 2020 Presidential Proclamation The Covid-19 Crisis And Changes Of Status USCIS H-1B Electronic Registration Tool Implementation The E-3 Visa, Green Card & Immigrant Intent USCIS H-1B Visa Final Rule Analysis Top Five Things About Filing The I-751 Despite A Breakdown In Your Marital Relationship Asylum Lawyer Services Abogado de inmigración ayuda a clientes de Venezuela que quieren presentarse por el asilo politico Arrivals: This Week in Immigration News (11.19.18 – 11.23.18) Arrivals: This Week in Immigration News (11.12.18 – 11.16.18) Immigration Asylum and Persecution Canada to USA Immigration Arrivals: This Week in Immigration News (11.05.18 – 11.09.18) Arrivals: This Week in Immigration News (10.29.18 – 11.02.18) Asylum from Russia, Ukraine & Other Former Soviet Union Countries Update To I-751 Petition From 12 to 18 Month Extension Arrivals: This Week in Immigration News (10.22.2018 – 10.26.2018) Moving To USA From Australia Arrivals: This Week in Immigration News (10.15.2018 – 10.19.2018) Asylum: What is it and What is the Process Like? Arrivals: This Week in Immigration News (10.8.2018 – 10.12.2018) Asylum for LGBT People Arrivals: This Week in Immigration News (10.1.2018 – 10.5.2018) L-1A vs. L-1B Visa Arrivals: This Week in Immigration News (9.24.18 – 9.28.18) Immigration Court Hearings Arrivals: This Week in Immigration News (9.17.18 – 9.21.18) Our I-751 has been denied, now what? Arrivals: This Week in Immigration News (9.5.18 – 9.12.18) Arrivals: This Week in Immigration News (8.31.18 – 9.7.18) Denial of Pending Advance Parole Applications Changes to Asylum Procedure DACA, What Now? H-1B Lessons for 2018 Green Card Through Marriage Timeline (Via Immigrant Visa) Finding an Immigration Bond Lawyer Christian Asylum Immigration Lawyer Asylum: Immigration Lawyer with Experience DACA is Ending, Now What? Stokes Interview Green Card Through Marriage Timeline (Via Status Adjustment) EB-5 Green Card: Invest in the American Dream EB-5 Green Card: Telling the Story of Your EB-5 Capital – Evidencing Lawful Source of Funds EB-5 Green Card: How Do I Know if EB-5 is the Right Option For Me? EB-5 Green Card: An Overview of the EB-5, Green Card Through Investment Process What You Need to Know About the H-1B Visa Immigration Benefits for Same Sex Couples E-3 Visa to Green Card B-1 Visa in Lieu of an H-1B Visa Green Card for Spouse of a Permanent Resident Grace Period Improvements to certain Work Visas E-3 Visa – Post-Approval Startup Visa Options DACA Renewal Process Joint Sponsor & the Affidavit of Support Forms required for a TN Visa Application Learn about the LCA and the FEIN Re-Entry Permit Explanation Employment Based Green Card for Multinational Managers & Executives Overview Of The P-3 Visa L-1B Visa for “Specialized Knowledge” Employees H-1B Visa Cap-Gap Explained OPT STEM Extension to 24 Months Learn How To Get a Green Card Overview of the Substantial Presence Test (Determining Tax Residency) Recent Changes to the E-3 Visa An Overview of the I Visa for Foreign Reporters Key Questions Regarding the L-1A Visa How to Renew a Green Card TWIC Annotated B-1 Visa Overview Employment-Based Visas for Professional Gamers Work Visas and Immigration Options for Real Estate Professionals O-2 Visa Overview Overview of the L-1A Visa Overview of the EB-1A Green Card DOMA and Same Sex Marriage How To Find The Best Immigration Lawyer Part II TN Visa to Green Card Through Marriage How To Make an InfoPass Appointment For Emergency Advance Parole Green Card Marriage Risk Green Card Marriage – Topics Covered At Interviews Green Card Interview Green Card Application Fees Green Card Marriage Documents Overview of the E-3 Visa Transfer Learn How The H-1B Visa Lottery Works Overview of the H-1B Visa for a Startup Business How to Find the Best Immigration Lawyer Overview of the H-1B Visa Transfer Process Employment-Based Green Card Application: Application for Permanent Residence DHS Implements Employment Eligibility for H-4 Immigrant Spouses Employment-Based Green Card Application: Priority Date and Visa Petition Employment-Based Green Card Application: Labor Certification Application (AKA PERM) Obama-led DHS Directive Key for Foreign Entrepreneurs Learn about the TN Visa – Economist TN Visa – Computer Systems Analyst Learn About the Variety of Work Visa Options for Architects An Overview of the R-1 Religious Worker Visa for a Rabbi I-751 Petition: It’s never too early to start preparing Overview of the P-2 Visa Overview of the P-1 Visa The Advantages of Choosing an O-1 Visa Over an H-1B Visa Visa vs Status vs I-94: What’s The Difference? DAPA Explained (Deferred Action for Parental Accountability) DACA Explained (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) 5 Things Every H-1B Visa Applicant Should Know Lightman Law Firm Founder, Douglas Lightman, Contributed to Recent Immigration Article for Gigaom.com Implementing Obama’s Immigration Reform Clarifying Obama’s Immigration Reform Proposals How to Select an Immigration Lawyer for Your H-1B Visa Application Learn Where to Apply for an E-3 Visa How to Prove Extraordinary Ability for an O-1 Visa as an Art or Creative Director H-1B Visa Third Party Placement Scenario – What you need to know? The H-1B Visa Conversation Continues: The Required Documents and Information from the H-1B Worker Find Out Where a Canadian Citizen Can Apply for a TN Visa The H-1B Visa Conversation Continues: Information Needed About The H-1B Worker’s Job The H-1B1 Visa: What You Need To Know Form I-94: How to Access it, Why It’s Important and What To Do If There’s an Error The H-1B Conversation Continues: Documents and Information Needed from the Applicant’s U.S. Employer TN Visa Management Consultant – Contractor or Employee E-3 Visa Tips Everything You Need To Know About H-1B Filing Fees How can I guarantee my selection in the H-1B Lottery? Interested in an H-1B Visa? Learn the H-1B Educational Requirements
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