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White House Announces It Will Lift Travel Bans on November 8 for Fully Vaccinated Foreign Travelers
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Your Guide to the November 2021 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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FY 2023 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration is Open until November 9, 2021
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Federal Judge Says State Department Cannot Cease Visa Processing Due to COVID-19 Travel Bans
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Immigration Updates: COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Immigrant Visa Applicants, K Fiancé(e) Visa Applicants and Some Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants and Croatia Visa Waiver Program Initiation Update
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What’s New in Immigration? Croatia Joins Visa Waiver Program and DHS extends TPS EADs for Syria through March 2022
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This Week in Immigration News: USCIS Continued Flexibility for Responding to RFEs through January 2022, COVID-19 Green Card Vaccination Requirements Starting October 1st, Two Year Extensions of Status for Removal of Conditions Applicants, and Important TPS Extension Announcements
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Your Guide to the October 2021 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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Highlights of the America’s Children Act of 2021, Immigration Reform Bill
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DOS Q&A Session with Charlie Oppenheim: October 2021 Visa Bulletin Projections and Beyond
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Democrats fight for Pathway to Citizenship for Dreamers, TPS Recipients, Farmworkers, and Essential Workers
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Success Story: EB-2 National Interest Waiver for Developer of Innovative Health and Wellness Application
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USCIS Announces 24-Month Extension of Status for I-751 and I-829 Conditional Permanent Residents
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This Week in Immigration News: DHS Extends Form I-9 Requirement Flexibility (Effective September 1, 2021) and Automatic EAD Extensions for Certain Renewal Applicants
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DOS Releases Update on How Embassies and Consulates Are Prioritizing IV Applications
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Effective October 1st COVID-19 Vaccine Will Be Required for Green Card Applicants
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USCIS Announces Temporary Extension of Form I-693 Medical Examination Validity from 2 to 4 Years!
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DOS Q&A Session with Charlie Oppenheim: September 2021 Visa Bulletin Projections & Beyond
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Your Guide to the September 2021 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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USCIS Announces Partnership with SSA to Issue Social Security Cards Using Form I-485
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The National Interest Waiver: The Leading Green Card Choice for Professionals
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USCIS Announces Registration Period Extended to 18 Months for TPS Applicants from Venezuela, Syria and Burma
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This Week in Immigration: USCIS Extends Flexibilities to Certain Applicants Filing Form I-765 for OPT, DHS Announces Registration Process for TPS Haiti, USCIS Gains New Director
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USCIS Conducts Second H-1B Lottery from Previously Submitted FY 2022 H-1B Cap Registrations
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Immigration Updates: DACA USCIS Guidance, Bridge the Gap Policy Abandoned, First Time TPS Applications Can Now Be Filed Online for 5 Countries, and TPS Extensions and Re-designations for Yemen and Somalia
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DOS Q&A Session with Charlie Oppenheim: August 2021 Visa Bulletin Projections & Beyond
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Federal Judge Andrew Hanen Blocks New First Time DACA Applications With New Injunction
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All About the August Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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UPDATES: Biden Administration Launches Nationwide Initiative to Promote Citizenship, U.S. Passport Policies Offer Flexibility for LGBTQI+ community
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Biden administration extends TPS protections for Yemeni Nationals, Re-Registration Period Opens Tomorrow July 9th
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Happy Independence Day From The Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick!
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What is happening with the EB-5 Regional Center Program? USCIS Provides New Updates Regarding Program Lapse
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USCIS UPDATES: Extension of Flexibility for RFE, NOID, and Similar Responses & Announcement for Resubmission of FY 2021 H-1B Petitions Rejected or Closed Due to Start Date
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Federal District Judge Rules to Reinstate $500,000 Minimum Investment For the EB-5 Visa Program
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BREAKING POLICY UPDATE: U Visa Victims of Crime Now Eligible to Receive Four Year EADs and Deferred Action
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July Visa Bulletin: What to Expect?
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COVID-19 Travel Bans: Exceptions and National Interest Designations for Critical Infrastructure Workers
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This Week in Immigration: USCIS Expands Expedite Criteria to Non-Profits, EAD Validity Extended to Two Years for Adjustment of Status Applicants, Burma’s TPS Open Registration, and More!
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Deportation Update: Biden Has Given Prosecutors More Power To Decide Which Immigration Cases To Drop
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DOS Q&A Session with Neal Vermillion: Immigrant Visa Backlog, Prioritization for Processing, 2020 DV Lottery Winners, and More
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Happy Memorial Day From The Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick!
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U.S. Citizens Stranded Abroad Can Now Re-Enter With Expired U.S. Passports
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DOS Q&A Session with Charlie Oppenheim: June 2021 Visa Bulletin Projections & Beyond
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June Visa Bulletin 2021: What to Expect?
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Biden Administration Revokes Trump Era Proclamation 9945 Requiring Health Insurance for Immigrant Visa Applicants
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USCIS News: Biometrics Requirement Waived for Certain I-539 Applicants & New Telephone Rescheduling for Biometrics Appointments
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USCIS Announces the Return of the International Entrepreneur Parole Program
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Department of State Announces Four-Tiered Approach for Immigrant Visa Prioritization at Consulates and Embassies Worldwide
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Biden Administration Issues New COVID-19 Travel Ban for Nonimmigrants from India Effective May 4, 2021
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DOS Update: Entry of F-1, M-1, Certain Exchange Academics, Journalists, and Critical Infrastructure Workers, in the National Interest Despite COVID-19 Regional Presidential Proclamations
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DOS Bureau of Consular Affairs Releases FAQ Update on Immigrant Visa Backlog, K Visas, Diversity Visas, and Employment Based Interviews
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DOS Q&A Session with Charlie Oppenheim: May 2021 Visa Bulletin Projections & Beyond
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President Biden Issues Presidential Directive Keeping Refugee Admissions at All-Time Low
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Success Story: Expediting a CR-1 Visa Interview at the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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F-1 Update: I-765 EAD Applications for Optional Practical Training (OPT) Can Now Be Filed Online
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DOS Update: Entry of Immigrant and Fiancé(e) Visa Applicants in the National Interest Despite COVID-19 Regional Presidential Proclamations
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Department of State Provides Update on the Operational Status of Visa Services at U.S. Embassies and Consulates Worldwide
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H-1B FY 2022 Lottery is History, Selections have been made and Filings can begin as of April 1, 2021
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DOS Expands Interview Waiver Eligibility for Certain Applicants Renewing Non-Immigrant Visas
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This Week in Immigration News: H-1B FY 2022 Cap Selection Process Begins, USCIS Extends Flexibility for RFE/NOID Responses, and DOS Update about the Public Charge Rule
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April 2021 Visa Bulletin: What to Expect?
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BREAKING NEWS: House Passes Immigration Bill Creating Earned Pathway to Citizenship for Dreamers and Farmworkers
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The Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick is Proud to Recognize Attorney Marie Puertollano’s Distinction as a Board Certified Immigration Specialist
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DHS Designates Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
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BREAKING: Biden Administration Rescinds Public Charge Rule Effective Immediately
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Success Story: Expediting a K-1 Visa Interview at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Russia
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Department of State Provides Guidance Following Rescission of Presidential Proclamation 10014
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This Week in Immigration: USCIS Expands Premium Processing to E-3 Petitions, USCIS Introduces Flexibilities for Certain Students Filing Form I-765 for OPT, H-1B FY 2022 Cap Registration Opens March 9th
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White House Announces Revocation of Presidential Proclamation 10014: What does this mean for you?
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Breaking Down Biden’s New Immigration Reform Bill: New ‘Lawful Prospective Immigrant Status’ Category Creates Gateway for Legalization
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Biden and Congressional Democrats Introduce Legislation Creating Earned Path to Citizenship
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H-1B Season Kicks Off: H-1B Electronic Registration Period Opens March 9, 2021 Noon ET FY 2022
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President Biden Establishes Task Force to Reunite Children Separated from Families at the U.S. Mexico Border
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President Biden Moves to Dismantle Trump Era Asylum Policies in New Executive Order
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President Biden Signs Executive Order: Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration Systems and Strengthening Integration and Inclusion Efforts for New Americans
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What’s new in immigration? Texas Judge Blocks Biden’s 100-day pause on deportations, USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responses to RFEs, NOIDs, and more
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Breaking Immigration Updates: Biden Rumored to Rescind Proclamations 10014 and 10052
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President Biden Signs Proclamation Revoking Trump Era Muslim Ban – including Executive Order 13780, and Proclamations 9645, 9723, and 9983
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The Start of a New Era: Biden Administration Sends Bill to Congress Opening Pathway to Citizenship for Undocumented
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This Week in Immigration: USCIS Cancels Appointments on January 19-20, Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Program, and the Presidential Inauguration
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Success Story: Expediting a K-1 Visa Interview at the U.S. Consulate in Mumbai, India
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USCIS Updates: I-90 Receipt Notices to Extend LPR Validity beginning January, Current Processing Time for Employment Based EADs
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Important Updates: USCIS Lockboxes Experiencing Delays Issuing Receipt Notices
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USCIS Announces Final Rule Abandoning H-1B Lottery System For New Wage Ranking Selection Process
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DOS Publishes Announcement Regarding Extension of P.P. 10014 and 10052
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President Trump Signs Presidential Proclamation Extending P.P. 10014 and P.P. 10052 Bans until March 31st
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Success Story: O-1B Visa for Social Media Influencers & Only Fans Models
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DOS Publishes Q&A Responses to Common Questions Regarding Phased Reopening of Consulates/Embassies Worldwide, NIE Procedures, Visa Cancellations, Expired Immigrant Visas, and More…
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USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests Issued Between March 1st and January 31st 2021
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Success Story: Expediting a Nigerian CR-1 Visa Interview at the U.S. Consulate in Doha Despite Visa Ban
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DACA UPDATE: USCIS Issues Compliance Notice Confirming Reinstatement of DACA, Acceptance of Initial DACA & Advance Parole Requests Pursuant to Court Order
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S.386: Senate Approves New Legislation to Eliminate Numerical Limitations for Employment Based Immigrants and More
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Breaking News: DACA VICTORY – Federal Judge Orders DHS to Accept Initial First time DACA Applications within 3 Calendar Days
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Trump Administration Publishes Final Rule in Federal Register Introducing New 6 Month Visa Bond Pilot Program for B-1/B-2 Visa Applicants
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DOS Issues Statement In Compliance with K Visa Injunction in Milligan v. Pompeo
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Success Story: Expediting a K-1 Visa Interview at the U.S. Consulate in Naples, Italy
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Success Story: How to Successfully Overcome an O-1 RFE
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Federal Judge Issues Court Order Preventing DOS from Stopping Visa Issuance for K Visa Beneficiaries from COVID Proclamation Countries
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USCIS Announces Revisions to Naturalization Examination Beginning December 1, 2020
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November Visa Bulletin: What’s New, Who May Proceed with Immigrant Visas, and More!
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Success Story: Expediting a K-1 Visa Interview at the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt
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Public Charge Rule Remains in Place After Seventh Circuit Stays Lower Court Decision
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Federal Judge Issues Ruling Setting Aside the Public Charge Rule Immediately
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Federal Court of Appeals Declares Victory for TPS Beneficiaries applying for Green Cards
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Diversity Visa Program Registration for DV-2022 Now Open
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Tips and Tricks: How to Expedite a U.S. Spousal Visa
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USCIS Announces Premium Processing Fee Increase Effective Today October 19th
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Success Story: How Our Office Successfully Expedited an Immigrant Visa for the Spouse of a U.S. Citizen
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Congress Passes Bill Expanding Premium Processing to EADs, I-539 Applications, and Additional Employment Based Categories
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DHS Publishes Proposed Changes to I-864 Affidavit of Support in Federal Register
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Federal Judge Issues Limited Injunction Against Proclamation 10052
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Federal Judge Temporarily Halts Immigration Fee Increases
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The October 2020 Visa Bulletin: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
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UPDATE: USCIS Announces Public Charge Rule Will Be Implemented Nationwide
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Reminder: 2020 Elections and What’s At Stake For Immigration. Your Vote Matters
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Department of State Updates for Diversity Visa 2020 Lottery Winners
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USCIS Announces Extension of Flexibility for RFE, NOID, and Similar Responses and REMINDER Filing Fees Will Increase Beginning October 2nd
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Success Story: How Our Office Successfully Expedited a K-1 Visa Interview Despite Schengen Visa Ban
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Federal Judge Grants DV-2020 Diversity Visa Lottery Winners Temporary Relief from Presidential Proclamations
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Where Does Joe Biden Stand on Immigration?
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This Week in Immigration News: K-1 Visa Interviews Prioritized, DOS Expands Interview Waiver Eligibility for Certain Non-Immigrant Visa Applicants, USCIS Cancels Planned Furloughs
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IMPORTANT UPDATE: USCIS Releases Memorandum Clarifying its Policies With Respect to DACA and Advance Parole Requests
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House of Representatives Passes Bill to Provide Emergency Funding to USCIS
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USCIS Allows I-765 NOA Approval Receipt Notice to Establish I-9 Employment Verification
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Immigration Updates: New I-765 Form Published, USCIS to Furlough 2/3rds of Workers, and New H1B Registrations Selected
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BREAKING NEWS: Appeals Court Strikes Down Nationwide Public Charge Injunction, and Modifies Scope of Injunction to Three States
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DOS Announces Consular Officials Will NOT Apply Public Charge Rule to Visa Applicants Pursuant to Court Order
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President Signs New Executive Order Targeting H-1B Workers
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Federal Judge Orders Government to Stop Enforcing Public Charge Rule During COVID-19 Pandemic
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UPDATE: USCIS Increases Filing Fees for Certain Petitions to Stay Afloat
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BREAKING NEWS: DHS Announces It Will Reject New DACA and Advance Parole Requests, and Limit DACA Renewals to 1 Year
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COVID-19 Updates: DOS Announces Extension for Immigrant Visa Medical Exams, When Will Consulates Resume Visa Services, SEVP Guidance for International Students, and National Interest Exceptions for Presidential Proclamations Restricting Travel
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August 2020 Visa Bulletin: What to Expect?
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Impact of the Maryland Decision on DACA Filings. Can I apply for DACA for the first time?
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BREAKING NEWS: Federal Judge Hands Victory to First Time DACA Applicants
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UPDATE: Trump Administration Rescinds Policy Requiring International Students to Attend In-Person Classes
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Harvard-MIT Student Lawsuit UPDATE – A Federal Judge Could Block New Guidelines by Wednesday
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Harvard and MIT Lead the Fight for International Students: Lawsuit Filed Challenging New Guidelines Prohibiting Online Instruction
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BREAKING NEWS: SEVP Changes F-1 and M-1 Rules – Online Instruction for the Upcoming Fall 2020 Semester is Prohibited
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Quick Immigration Updates: USCIS Prioritizes Citizenship Oath Ceremony Scheduling, Orgs Call USCIS to Extend TPS for Yemen and Somalia, and New Labor Certification FLAG System
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USCIS Extends Flexibility for RFE, NOID, NOIR, I-290B, N-336 Responses Filed After the Deadline
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USCIS San Diego Field Office Prepares to Reopen for Interviews, ASC Appointments
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This Week in Immigration News: K-1 Fiancé Visa Ban Confusion, Update on USCIS Office Closures, USCIS Statement on June 22nd Presidential Proclamation, USCIS Statement on its Financial Position, Texas Service Center Moves to New Address
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BREAKING: Trump’s NEW Executive Order, “Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak” RELEASED
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BREAKING: Trump to Extend April 22nd Proclamation And Pause New H-1B, H2B, L-1, and J Visa issuance
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USCIS Update: Very Long Processing Times, What’s Happening?
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July 2020 Visa Bulletin: What to Expect?
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BREAKING: Supreme Court Rejects Trump Administration’s Efforts to end DACA
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BREAKING: Trump Administration Proposes Halting Adjustment of Status Applications Filed with USCIS
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Looming Executive Order Affecting L-1, H-1B, H-2B, and J-1 Nonimmigrants? What’s being said?
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Presidential Proclamation Suspending the Entry of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants from Brazil
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USCIS San Diego Field Office: What is happening with Interviews and Oath Ceremonies?
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Presidential Proclamation Limiting Entry of Certain Chinese Students and Researchers
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Premium Processing is Coming Back Starting June 1!
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USCIS Prepares to Reopen Some Offices on June 4
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Senate Republicans Introduce Bombshell Bill Targeting the H-1B and L-1 Visa Program
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What is happening with US Consulates and Embassies? When will they Reopen?
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June 2020 Visa Bulletin: What to Expect?
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USCIS Asks Federal Government for $1.2 Billion Bailout, Proposes Fee Increases by Summertime
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House Passes HEROES Act: What Is It and Will it Survive the Senate?
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USCIS Proposes Sweeping Changes to Affidavit of Support
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Republicans Urge President Trump to Restrict Immigration Further for New Petitions for H-1B Workers, H-2B Workers, OPT Students, and EB-5 Investors
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UPDATES: USCIS Extends Flexibility Policy for RFEs, NOIDs, I-290bs, and more
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Ninth Circuit Panel Upholds Injunction Preventing Trump Administration From Implementing Health Care Ban
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The Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act Proposes Relief for Nurses and Physicians applying for Green Cards
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UPDATE: Paycheck Protection Program 2.0: A Guide for Small Business Owners
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Lawsuit Filed in Federal Court Challenging the Executive Order’s Application to Beneficiaries in Danger of “Aging out”
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UPDATE: USCIS Offices Prepare to Reopen on June 4, 2020
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May 2020 Visa Bulletin: What to Expect?
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BREAKING: Executive Order Released: Spouses and Children of US Citizens, LPRs, EB-5 Investors, and More Are Exempt
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BREAKING UPDATE: Executive Order Will Apply Only to Green Cards and Last 60 Days
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Trump Tweets he will sign Executive Order Temporary Suspending Immigration into the US
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What’s happening with the Paycheck Protection Program authorized by the CARES Act?
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I entered on the Visa Waiver Program, now I’m stuck in the US. What can I do to prevent an Overstay?
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Why H-1B Employers Should Challenge H-1B Denials in Court
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Are Green Card Interviews Being Waived?
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DACA Frequently Asked Questions—Why You Should Renew your Benefits NOW
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I am in the U.S. on an E-2 visa, can I apply for a small business loan under the CARES Act? Is there a Public Charge impact to applying for loans under the CARES Act if I am on a Visa?
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FY 2021 H-1B Updates: Now that Selection is Completed, What’s Next?
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Immigration Roundup: All Major COVID-19 Updates Summarized
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H-1B Information Technology Workers Win Big Victory in Federal Court
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UPDATE: USCIS Extends Office Closures Until May 3rd
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CARES Act: The Ultimate Guide to Applying for a Small Business Loan and Other Financial Relief Options
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The Latest COVID-19 Updates: US Government Seeks Medical Professionals from Abroad, Social Distancing Extended, and USCIS Updates
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BREAKING: USCIS Completes H1B FY 2021 Electronic Registration Selection Process
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CARES Act: What’s Inside the Coronavirus Aid Package? Are Aliens Eligible?
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Sapochnick Law Firm COVID-19 Business Continuity Statement
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COVID-19: Special Relief for F-1 Students Experiencing Severe Financial Hardship and Relief for Applicants Seeking Extension/Change of Status
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This Week in Immigration News: USCIS Closes Field Offices, Asylum Offices, and ASC Centers in response to COVID 19, Temporary Suspension of Premium Processing Service for FY 2021 H1B Petitions, and TPS Re-Registration Opens for Somalia
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All About Form DS-5540 Public Charge Questionnaire: Who Must Complete It?
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Presidential Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants From Europe Due to Coronavirus
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USCIS Publishes FAQs and Video Instructions for H-1B Electronic Registration Process FY 2021
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This Week in Immigration News: USCIS Launches Online Fraud Reporting System, Presidential Proclamation Regarding Coronavirus, H-2B Visa Update, & TPS Re-Registration for Yemen
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H-1B Season Kicks Off: Initial H-1B Registration Period Now Open until Noon ET March 20, 2020 FY 2021
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All About The New Form I-944, Declaration of Self-Sufficiency
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BREAKING NEWS: Public Charge Rule Now Applies to Illinois Residents
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March 2020 Visa Bulletin Highlights
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Public Charge FAQs for Applicants Living in Illinois (No Longer Applies)
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All About the H-1B Electronic Registration Requirement: When and Where to Register and More…
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USCIS Updates Policy Manual Clarifying Public Charge Rule Grounds of Inadmissibility
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Public Charge Rule: Frequently Asked Questions
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USCIS Announces Public Charge Implementation Beginning February 24, 2020
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Iranian Nationals: Termination of Eligibility for E-1 and E-2 Nonimmigrant Classification
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BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court Rules Trump Administration Can Now Enforce Public Charge Rule
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Trump Administration to Announce New Restrictions Blocking Pregnant Women from Obtaining B Visas
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This Week in Immigration News: USCIS Workload Transfers, International Immigration Office Update, and H2A/H2B Eligible Countries
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Federal Judge Blocks Executive Order Preventing Refugee Resettlement
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Trump Administration Files Emergency Appeal to Enforce Public Charge Rule
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USCIS Publishes Notice in Federal Register Formally Implementing H-1B Mandatory Registration Requirement
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CBP Confirms Expansion of Expedited Removal Program for Asylum Seekers
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Immigration in 2020
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Last Day to Comment on Proposed Rule Increasing Immigration Fees
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Trump Administration Proposes Adding Minor Crimes to Offenses Barring Asylum
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How the 2020 Presidential Election will Impact Immigration
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Trump’s Policy Changes in 2019: A Year in Review
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Naturalization Applicants: USCIS Clarifies Good Moral Character Requirement in Updated Policy Manual
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House Passes Farm Workforce Modernization Act, Creating Path to Residency for Undocumented Agricultural/Farm Workers
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USCIS Announces H-1B Electronic Registration Requirement for FY 2021 Cap
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Your Guide to the E-2 Visa: Is it right for you?
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USCIS Increases Premium Processing Fee
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December Visa Bulletin: Trends and Predictions
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Where do the Top Democratic Candidates stand on immigration?
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What’s happening with DACA?
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Poland Joins Visa Waiver Program Effective November 11, 2019
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USCIS Publishes Rule to Increase Fees for Certain Petitions
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This Week in Immigration News: H-1B Registration Fee Applies Beginning FY 2021, Automatic Extension of TPS for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan
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BREAKING: Oregon Judge Blocks Presidential Proclamation Suspending the Entry of Immigrants Financially Burdening the Healthcare System
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Immigrant Visa Applicants Must Show Evidence of Adequate Health Care Coverage or Financial Resources Beginning November 3rd
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DOS Publishes 60-Day Notice of Public Charge Questionnaire for Immigrant Visa Applicants
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Consular Officers Given Wide Discretionary Power to Deny Visas on Public Charge Grounds
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Federal Judge Orders USCIS to Resolve Backlogged FOIAs within 60 days
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BREAKING: Three Federal Judges Block Enforcement of Public Charge Rule
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How to Prepare Your Business for an ICE Raid
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Rule Making Foreign Nationals Inadmissible on Public Charge Grounds, Effective October 15, 2019
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Re-Registration Period Now Open for Individuals with Temporary Protected Status under Syria’s Designation
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FY 2021 Diversity Immigrant Visa Registration Opens October 2, 2019
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Family Preference Visas: September 2019 Bulletin Update
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All About EB-5: Continuing Resolution Funds EB-5 Through November 21, 2019, and I-829/I-526 Processing Times Report
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FY 2020 Visa Bulletin Trends and Visa Projections: EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, EB-5
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This Week in Immigration News: Validity of TPS EADs, Visa Guidance for Bahamians
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USCIS Issues NPRM to Eliminate 30-Day EAD Processing Timeline for Asylum Applicants
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DHS Publishes Proposed Rule to Collect Social Media Handles from Immigrant and Non-immigrant Visa Applicants
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DHS Proposes New Rule Requiring Registration Fee for H-1B Cap Petitioners
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USCIS Issues New Policy Changing Citizenship Procedure for Certain Children of U.S. Service Members
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Our Top Tips for a Successful H-3 Petition
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ICE Announces Expedited Removal of Guatemalans
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Trump Administration Seeks to End Flores Agreement and Detain Undocumented Families for Indefinite Period of Time
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Your Ultimate Guide to the O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa
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This Week in Immigration News: Public Charge Rule Published in Federal Register, Return of Unselected H-1B FY 2020 Petitions, and the September Visa Bulletin
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Final Rule Makes it Possible to Deny Permanent Residence Based on Receipt of Certain Public Benefits
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This Week in Immigration News: Immigration Raids and USCIS International Field Office Closures
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Where does DACA stand today?
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USCIS Announces Extension of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Designation for Syria
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USCIS Closing International Immigration Offices by March 10, 2020
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Final Rule Introduces Changes to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Effective November 21, 2019
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Changes to the Naturalization Exam Are Coming
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DHS and DOJ Announce Interim Final Rule Limiting Asylum Eligibility
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House of Representatives Passes Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019 to Eliminate Per Country Numerical Limitations
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USCIS Returns Unselected H-1B Petitions Filed in FY 2020
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August Visa Bulletin Trends and Visa Projections
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Spouses and minor children of Lawful Permanent Residents can file for I-485 Adjustment of Status starting July 1, 2019
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This Week in Immigration News: Immigration Raids Cancelled, Digital FOIA System, and More
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ICE to Conduct Immigration Raids Nationwide Beginning Sunday
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USCIS Announces Strategy to Reduce N-400 and I-485 Processing Times
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July Visa Bulletin Trends and Visa Projections
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This Week in Immigration News: New Zealand Nationals Can Now Apply for E-2, Premium Processing Updates, and More
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House Passes American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 Offering Dreamers a Path to Citizenship
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Visa Applicants Now Required to Disclose Social Media Presence on DS-160/260 Applications
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Trump Administration Issues Memo to Enforce Reimbursement Obligations of I-864 Sponsors
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USCIS Director L. Francis Cissna, Announces Resignation
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This Week in Immigration News: Texas Service Center Will Begin Processing Certain Cap-Exempt H-1B Petitions, SEVP Fee Increase
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BREAKING: EB-3 Phillipines Will Become Current July 2019 Through Summer
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USCIS Completes FY 2020 H-1B Data Entry, Begins Mailing Unselected Petitions
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USCIS Makes Important Updates to Policy Manual
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Immigration Updates: TPS Designation Will Continue for Nepal and Honduras, Temporary Final Rule Increases H-2B Cap for FY 2019
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Court Issues Nationwide Injunction Preventing USCIS from Enforcing Policy Memo Changing Accrual of Unlawful Presence for F, J, and M Nonimmigrants
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White House Issues Presidential Proclamation to Tighten Asylum Process
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Marijuana Violations May Result in Good Moral Character Bar for Naturalization
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White House Memo Orders DHS to Curb High Rates of Nonimmigrant Overstays
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H-1B Lottery Receipts Begin to Roll In
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BREAKING NEWS: Israeli Nationals Now Eligible for E-2 Visa
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USCIS Completes the H-1B Cap Random Selection Process for FY 2020
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USCIS Reaches FY 2020 H-1B Regular Cap
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Re-Registration Period Now Open for Individuals with Temporary Protected Status under South Sudan’s Designation
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USCIS Begins Accepting H-1B Petitions subject to the FY 2020 Cap
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Running Checklist for Last Minute H-1B Filers!
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USCIS Publishes New Form I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
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Start of FY 2020 H-1B Cap Season
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Premium Processing Services for H-1B Applicants Requesting a Change of Status
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House Democrats Introduce Dream and Promise Act 2019
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USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for All H-1B Petitions
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USCIS Publishes Revised Version of Form I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
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Immigration Updates: TPS Extensions and Visa Processing for Venezuelans
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USCIS Reaches H-2B Visa Cap for Temporary Non-Agricultural Workers
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DHS to Publish Notice of Proposed Rule-making to Remove H-4 Employment Authorization
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Important Updates for Chinese and Russian Visa Applicants
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USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for H-1B Petitions Filed on or before Dec. 21, 2018
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Begin Preparing for the Upcoming H-1B Visa Lottery Today: Running Checklist FY 2020
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Preparing for H-1B Visa Season 2020: Frequently Asked Questions
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New Report Indicates Immigration Backlogs Have Reached “Crisis” Levels under Trump
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Final Rule Advance Copy Creating Changes in the H-1B Visa Program
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USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for FY 2019 H1B Cap Petitions
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January Visa Bulletin Trends and Projections: EB-1, EB-2, EB-3
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Immigration Courts feel the pinch of the Government Shutdown
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President Offers “Compromise” to End Government Shutdown
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Decoding a USCIS Receipt Number aka “Notice of Action”
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Visa Options for Social Media Influencers
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The President Delivers Oval Office Address on Border Wall
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Government Shutdown enters 13th day, Increasing the Immigration Court Backlog
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A Nurse’s Guide to Working in the United States
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Can I work while my adjustment of status application is in process?
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How Will the Government Shutdown Impact Immigration?
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I-751 Removal of Conditions: Why is it taking so long?
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Your Daily Immigration Updates
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USCIS Releases Revised Policy Providing Interview Waiver Guidance for Form I-751
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This Week in Immigration News: House Proposes to Add Ireland to E-3 Program, Dreamer Negotiations, and More…
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The E-2 Visa at a Glance: Advantages & Disadvantages
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Proposed Rule: Mandatory Registration Requirement for H-1B Petitioners
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This Week at the Southwest Border: Closures at the San Ysidro port of entry
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Federal Judge Issues Temporary Injunction Blocking President’s Asylum Policy
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Expects Delays Crossing the U.S./Mexico Border at San Ysidro, Otay Mesa
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President Signs Executive Order Addressing Immigrant Caravan
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Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Preliminary Injunction: DACA Remains in Place
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USCIS Extends Validity Period of I-693 Report of Medical Examination
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USCIS Planning to Gradually Eliminate Self-Scheduled Infopass Appointments
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Government officials detail plan to comply with TPS preliminary injunction: El Salvador, Sudan, Haiti, and Nicaragua
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More Executive Orders on Immigration Expected?
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The R-1 Visa for Temporary Religious Workers
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Upcoming Visa Trends and Projections: EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, EB-5
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