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The State Department Announces New Visa Interview Waiver Restrictions Effective February 18th

On February 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced new changes to the Visa Interview Waiver program, further adding to the unpredictability of the Trump administration. Among these changes, the State Department has limited the categories of non-immigrants who are eligible to receive waivers of the in-person interview…

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BREAKING NEWS: Trump Administration Orders U.S. Consulates and Embassies Worldwide to Fire Staff, Terminates DHS Workers and Immigration Court Judges

We bring you this breaking news to inform our readers that the Trump administration has ordered U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide to begin the process of firing its staff members and has taken further actions to dramatically change the operations of the foreign service moving forward. The U.S. foreign service…

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Texas Congresswoman Pushes to Legalize Dreamers

Source: FlickrAttribution mollyktadams U.S. Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia of the state of Texas is leading a renewed push to create a pathway to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. Currently, DACA recipients are allowed to renew their DACA benefits but the future of the program remains uncertain. Following…

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H-1B FY 2026 Cap Registration Opens March 7th

The H-1B FY 2026 cap season is now in full swing! Yesterday, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) formally announced that the initial registration period for the FY 2026 cap season will open on March 7th at noon Eastern time and run through March 24th at noon eastern time.…

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Manténgase al día con Presidente Trump: Revocación inminente de la permanencia temporal CHNV, Reanudación de Servicio de Visas en la Embajada Bogotá, Colombia, y Memorando del Departamento de Justicia sobre la Ley Laken Riley

La administración Trump planea revocar la libertad condicional CHNV dejando a miles sin estatus legal En un sorprendente giro, CBS News ha publicado nueva información sobre planes inminentes de la administración Trump para revocar el estatus legal de aquellos a quienes se les concedió un permiso de permanencia temporal en…

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Keeping up with Trump: Imminent Revocation of CHNV Parole, Resumption of Visa Services at U.S. Embassy Bogotá, Colombia, and DOJ Enforcement Memo on the Laken Riley Act

Trump Administration Plans Revocation of CHNV Parole Leaving Thousands Without Legal Status In a shocking turn of events, new information has been released by CBS News about the Trump administration’s imminent plans to revoke the legal status of those who were granted humanitarian parole under the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and…

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On Day One President Trump Issues Thirteen Executive Orders on Immigration, Ending Birthright Citizenship, Enhancing Visa Vetting and Screening, End of CHNV Parole, and more

It has been less than 24 hours since President Donald Trump has taken office, and he has already signed into law a flurry of executive orders directly impacting immigration. More than a dozen of these executive orders dismantle Biden era immigration policies, and usher in restrictive policies for visa seekers,…

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President Elect Donald Trump’s Change of Heart, Suddenly Embraces H-1B Work Visas

After years of criticizing the H-1B work visa program, benefitting highly skilled foreign talent, on Saturday the President-elect shocked the world when he pledged his support for the program. In an interview with the New York Post, Trump said, “I’ve always liked the visas, I have always been in favor…

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New Final Rule Brings Major Changes to the H-1B Visa Program in 2025

New changes to the H-1B work visa program are coming on January 17, 2025. A new final rule published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the Federal Register lays out some of the critical changes that H-1B beneficiaries and U.S. employers can expect. These changes will become effective…

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Happy Thanksgiving From The Law Offices of Jacob Sapochnick!

It’s that time of year again, when we are called to count our blessings, and you are certainly one of them! Our customers are the reason we thrive. Thank you so much for choosing us time and time again. We wish you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving! Please be…