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State Department Resumes Student Visa Appointments at U.S. Consulates, with Enhanced Vetting Polices and Demands for Social Media Access
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CBP, ICE, and USCIS Announce Crackdown on Visa Overstays
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Immigration Roundup: Federal Judge Blocks Harvard Travel Ban, Crisis at Immigration Courts Leads to Lawsuit Stopping Fast Track Deportations
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July Visa Bulletin: Major Movement for Family Sponsored Categories, and EB-3 Final Action Dates
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Trump v. Harvard: New Executive Order Suspends Entry of Harvard Students and Exchange Visitors
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Travel Ban 3.0 Restricting the Entry of 12 Country Nationals Effective Today June 9th
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BREAKING: Federal Judge Lifts Administrative Pause on Immigration Applications for Parolees of Uniting for Ukraine, Military Parole in Place, CHNV, Family Reunification Parole Programs
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BREAKING: State Department Orders U.S. Embassies and Consulates to Begin Expanded Social Media Screening for Student Visa Applicants, Starting with Harvard
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BREAKING: Trump Aggressively Targets International Students in New Visa Policies, Launches Assault on Higher Education
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Supreme Court Clears the Way for DHS to Proceed with Termination of Venezuela’s 2023 TPS Designation
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Happy Memorial Day From The Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick!
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USCIS Releases FY 2026 H-1B Cap Season Statistics
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DHS Announces Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan on July 14th
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TSA Begins REAL ID Enforcement for U.S. Travelers
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June Visa Bulletin: Major Movement for EB-2 NIW Employment-Based Category and Modest Movement for Some Family-Sponsored Categories
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What You Need to Know About President Trump’s New “Project Homecoming” Executive Order Incentivizing Self-Deportation
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Trump Administration Files Lawsuit Targeting Sanctuary City Denver Over Immigration Policies
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President Trump Cracks Down on Criminal Aliens and Sanctuary Cities in New Executive Orders
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Trump Administration Arrests Milwaukee Judge for Helping Defendant Evade Immigration Authorities
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BREAKING: Trump Administration Changes Tune, Restores SEVIS Records for International Students, but Warns of Future Enforcement Actions
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Federal Judge’s Order Blocks Termination of Parole Program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans (CHNV)
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Understanding the Alien Registration Requirement, Effective April 11, 2025
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May Visa Bulletin: Minimal Movement for Employment-Based Categories and Modest Movement for Some Family-Sponsored Categories
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F-1 International Students Battle Wave of ICE-Initiated SEVIS Terminations
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Trump Administration Reveals IRS Deal with ICE to Aid in Mass Deportations
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BREAKING NEWS: The H-1B FY 2026 Initial Lottery and Selection Process Has Been Completed
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Federal Judge blocks Trump administration from fast-tracking deportations to third countries
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IRS Prepares to Cooperate with ICE Officials to Verify Residential Addresses of Undocumented Immigrants in Removal
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Trump Terminates Parole Programs for Cuba, Venezuela, Haiti, and Nicaragua (CHNV) Effective April 24th
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Trump Travel Ban Sets Sights on Nationals from 43 Countries
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The April Visa Bulletin Brings Modest Advancements Across All Categories
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Trump Travel Ban 5.0 is Coming
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USCIS Issues Policy Memo Enforcing Removal Proceedings for Denied Petitions
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House Lawmakers Re-Introduce the American Dream and Promise Act Pushing for Legalization of Dreamers
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EB-5 Update: President Trump Teases New “Gold Card Visa” for $5 Million
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The State Department Announces New Visa Interview Waiver Restrictions Effective February 18th
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BREAKING UPDATE ON TPS FOR HAITI: DHS Secretary Reduces TPS extension to 12 months, ending August 3rd
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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
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March 2025 Visa Bulletin: Major Advancements in EB-2 and EB-3 Final Action Dates, Retrogression of EB-4, and Minimal Movement in Family Sponsored Final Action Dates
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Texas Congresswoman Pushes to Legalize Dreamers
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H-1B FY 2026 Cap Registration Opens March 7th
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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
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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
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White House Ends Biden-Era TPS Extension for Venezuelans
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Trump’s Latest Actions on Immigration: Immigrant Detention Facility in Guantánamo Bay, Combating Anti-Semitism on College Campuses, and the Laken Riley Act
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Hundreds of U.S. Visa Appointments Canceled at U.S. Embassy Bogotá, Colombia Over Trump Deportations
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BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Waives the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Adjustment of Status (Green Card) Applicants
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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
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Message
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USCIS Releases Updated Guidance for EB-2 National Interest Waiver Petitions
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February 2025 Visa Bulletin: Minimal Movement in Employment-Based Categories, No Movement in Family Sponsored Categories
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DHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Ukraine for 18 Months
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Trump’s Border Czar Speaks on Immigration Enforcement on Day One of Trump Administration
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San Diego County Takes Measures to Protect Immigrants Ahead of Trump Inauguration
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President Elect Donald Trump’s Change of Heart, Suddenly Embraces H-1B Work Visas
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New Final Rule Brings Major Changes to the H-1B Visa Program in 2025
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Immigration Roundup: USCIS Announces NEW Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence, and Increase of the Automatic Extension Period for EAD Renewals
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January 2025 Visa Bulletin: Major Movement for Family Sponsored Categories and Modest Movement for Employment-Based
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In-Person Interviews Now Required For Certain VAWA Self-Petitioners
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What’s New in Immigration: USCIS Announces that Form I-693, Medical Examination Must be Submitted with Adjustment of Status Green Card Application
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Happy Thanksgiving From The Law Offices of Jacob Sapochnick!
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Los Angeles Passes “Sanctuary City” Ordinance Ahead of Trump Presidency
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How Employment-Based Visa Applicants Can Prepare for the Incoming Trump Administration
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Incoming Trump Administration Poised to Threaten H-1B Worker Visas
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December Visa Bulletin: Except for Final Action EB-2 and EB-3 India, Absolutely No Advancements
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Happy Veteran’s Day from the Law Offices of Jacob Sapochnick!
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BREAKING NEWS: Federal Judge Ends Biden’s Keeping Families Together Parole Program, Causing Devastating Consequences for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens
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Department of State Releases U.S. Visa Guidance for U.S. Citizen Petitioners Filing for Lebanese Family Members
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USCIS Releases Updated Guidance for Expedite Request Criteria
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DOS Immigrant Visa Backlog Report: Increase in Applicants Scheduled for IV Interviews in October 2024
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Where the Presidential Candidates Stand on Immigration
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Biden Administration Announces DED and TPS Protections for Lebanese Nationals in the United States
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Navigating the Path to Success: Mastering the O-1A Visa and Paving the Way to EB-1A Approval
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November Visa Bulletin: Major Movements in Family Sponsored Categories, No Movement Across All Employment Categories
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Biden Administration Will Not Renew Humanitarian Parole Program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans (CHNV)
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FY 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Now Open Until November 5th
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USCIS Publishes Guidance for Asylum Fee Program Payments for I-140 Petitioners
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U.S. Government Designates Qatar into the Visa Waiver Program Effective No Later than December 1, 2024
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USCIS Announces H-2B Cap Reached for First Half of Fiscal Year 2025
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USCIS Announces 36-Month Automatic Extensions for I-90 Green Card Renewal Applications
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Parole in Place Lawsuit Intensifies as Intervening Parties Appeal to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
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October Visa Bulletin: EB-3 Advancements and Retrogressions, and Major Movement Across Family-Sponsored Categories
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E-2 Visa News: U.S. Embassy Lisbon and São Paulo Accepting Treaty Investor Applications for Portuguese Citizens as of April 2024
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BREAKING: Federal Judge Extends Administrative Stay for Parole in Place Applications under the Keeping Families Together Program Until September 23
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Happy Labor Day From the Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick!
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Immigration Updates: Keeping Families Together PIP Lawsuit and EB-1 Unavailability for Rest of FY 2024
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BREAKING NEWS: Texas and 15 Republican States File Lawsuit Challenging Biden’s Parole in Place, What this Means for the Keeping Families Together Program
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What to Expect After Filing the Online I-131F Application for Parole in Place for Undocumented Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens
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USCIS Publica Nueva Información Para El Programa de “Permanencia Temporal” Para Cónyuges e Hijastros Indocumentados de Ciudadanos Estadounidenses, como Documentacion Necesaria y Tarifas
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USCIS Releases New Information for Parole in Place Program for Undocumented Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens such as Necessary Documents and Filing Fees
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NVC Immigrant Visa Backlog Report: Only 55,829 Applicants Scheduled for IV Interviews in August 2024
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September Visa Bulletin: EB-3 Final Action Retrogression, No Movement Until New Fiscal Year
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USCIS Completes Second Lottery for H-1B Regular Cap FY 2025
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BREAKING: Biden Administration Pauses Parole Program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans Due to Fraud and Abuse
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BREAKING: USCIS Announces Second Lottery for Regular Cap Will Be Made from Previously Submitted FY 2025 H-1B Cap Registrations
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New Changes are Coming to the International Entrepreneur Rule Starting October 1st
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DHS Extends and Redesignates Somalia for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months through March 17, 2026
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USCIS Announces Parole in Place Application Process for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens Opens August 19th
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Biden administration extends TPS protections for Yemeni Nationals, Re-Registration Now Open
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August Visa Bulletin: Future Retrogression of EB-3, Modest Advancement of EB-2 and EB-3 India Final Action and Dates for Filing, and Movement in the Family-Sponsored Dates for Filing Chart
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SCOTUS Overturns Chevron Doctrine Opening the Door for Immigration Challenges to Visa Denials
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Happy Fourth of July from the Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick
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DHS Extends and Redesignates Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
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DV Update: Appellate Court Reverses District Court Decision Allowing Diversity Visa 2020 and 2021 Selectees to Obtain Immigrant Visas
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Lo que deben saber los graduados universitarios estadounidenses sobre la nueva Acción Ejecutiva del presidente (soñadores e individuos indocumentados)
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What U.S. College Graduates Need to Know About the President’s New Executive Action on Immigration (Dreamers and Undocumented Individuals)
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Analisando la Orden Ejecutiva del Presidente Biden Que Otorga Protección Legal a Los Cónyuges Indocumentados De Ciudadanos Estadounidenses y Oportunidades Para Dreamers
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Breaking Down President Biden’s Executive Order Granting Legal Protections to Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens, and Creating Opportunities for Dreamers
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Biden Administration Slated to Announce Executive Action Granting Amnesty to Certain Spouses of U.S. Citizens, and Pathway to Nonimmigrant Visas for Dreamers
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July Visa Bulletin: Retrogression of EB-3, Modest Advancement in Some Employment Based and Family Sponsored Categories
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Biden Administration Announces Executive Order Limiting Asylum at the Southern Border: What You Need to Know
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Reports Signal Looming Crackdown on Asylum Requests at the Southern Border
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California State Legislature Proposes New Bill Allowing Undocumented Students to Work on College Campuses Without Work Permits
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Federal Judge Blocks Florida Law Criminalizing Transport of Undocumented Immigrants
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Justice Department Sues the State of Oklahoma over Anti-Immigration Law known as HB 4156
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Biden Administration Ramps up Efforts to Expedite Court Proceedings for Asylum Seekers at Southwest Border
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U.S. Embassies Issue Record Breaking 5.2 Million Nonimmigrant Visas and 281,000+ Immigrant Visas Worldwide in FY 2024
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June Visa Bulletin: Little Movement in Employment Based Categories, Positive Movement in Family Sponsored Categories
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New Changes to USCIS Ombudsman’s Office Online Case Assistance Request Form
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FY 2025 H-1B Cap Registration Statistics, Eligible Registrations Plunge by almost 40%
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The United States and Mexico Announce Bilateral Action to Address Illegal Immigration
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DOS Report: Immigrant Visa Green Card Backlogs Increase in April 2024
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DOS Provides Updates Regarding the Success of the Domestic Visa Renewal Pilot Program for H-1B Nonimmigrants
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USCIS Releases Information Regarding EB-5 Regional Center Audits
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May 2024 Visa Bulletin: Family-Sponsored Categories Show Major Advancement, Employment-Based Categories Unchanged from Previous Month
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New Policy Guidance for Form I-693 Medical Examination and Vaccination Record Signed On or After November 1, 2023
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USCIS to Publish Temporary Final Rule Proposing to Increase the Automatic Extension of EADs up to 540 days to Reduce Workforce Interruptions
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BREAKING NEWS: The H-1B FY 2025 Initial Lottery and Selection Process Has Been Completed
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What’s New in Immigration? SSN Updates for New N-400 Citizenship Applicants, and H-1B FY 2025 Season Updates
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Court Showdown Over Texas’ Controversial Immigration Law SB-4
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Breaking News: USCIS Announces Extension of H-1B Electronic Registration Period for FY 2025 Cap to Monday March 25th at Noon ET
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Immigrants Without Passports Now Required to Undergo Facial Recognition Technology to Board Domestic Flights in the United States
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USCIS to Expedite Work Permits (EADs) for Refugees Within 30 Days
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April 2024 Visa Bulletin: Employment-Based Final Action Dates Advance and Family-Sponsored Categories Show Slight Progress
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U.S. Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Controversial Texas Immigration Senate Bill 4 From Taking Effect
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Uniting for Ukraine: Eligible Ukrainians May Now Apply for Re-Parole
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Immigration Reminders: Premium Processing Fee Increases Starting Today February 26, 2024 & E-Verify+ Pilot Coming This Spring
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Biden Gets Tough on Immigration, Executive Actions Addressing Migrant Crisis and Asylum on the Horizon
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USCIS Guidance Regarding Long-Pending EB-5 Form I-829 Petitions by Investors to Remove Conditions on Permanent Residence
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Biden Administration Announces Deferred Enforced Departure for Palestinians
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The March 2024 Visa Bulletin: What You Can Expect
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Immigration Roundup: New H-1B Cap Season Updates for FY 2025 and Beyond
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USCIS Announces Increase in Filing Fees Effective April 1, 2024
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USCIS Updates Policy Manual Regarding Untimely Filed Extensions of Stay and Change of Status Requests
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Visa Bulletin Outlook: Looking Ahead at Possible Movement in 2024
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U.S. Citizenship Applications Rebound in Fiscal Year 2023 to Pre Pandemic Levels
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USCIS to Launch Organizational Accounts for H-1B FY 2025 Cap Season
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Your Guide to the February 2024 Visa Bulletin
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USCIS Updates Policy Guidance Clarifying “Ability to Pay” Requirement when EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 Green Card Applicants Change Employers
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Visa Approvals Soar for Gifted STEM Workers in O-1 and EB-2 Categories
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New Year, Big Victories in Worldwide Visa Operations
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USCIS Announces Increase in Premium Processing Filing Fees Starting February 26, 2024
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DOS Announces Extension of Interview Waiver for Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants
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The Department of State Will Officially Launch the Domestic Visa Renewal Pilot Program for H-1B Nonimmigrants in the United States starting January 29th
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New USCIS Policy Guidance Provides Relief for Certain Applicants Filing I-751 Removal of Conditions
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UDDATE: USCIS Changes Filing Location for I-907 Requests for Premium Processing Service for Pending I-140 Petitions
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The January 2024 Visa Bulletin is finally here: What You Need to Know
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ICE Unveils New Online Portal to Streamline Noncitizen Immigration Obligations
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USCIS Extends “MyProgress” to Form I-485 and Form I-821
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Happy Thanksgiving from the Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Gears Up to Pass Controversial SB4 Immigration Law, with Trump’s Support
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DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs
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Everything You Need to Know about the December Visa Bulletin
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Happy Veterans Day From The Law Offices of Jacob Sapochnick!
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H-2B Cap Will be Supplemented by 65,000 Additional Visas for FY 2024
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USCIS Announces 180-day Automatic Extensions of EADs for those with pending I-765 Renewal Applications filed on or after October 27th
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USCIS Launches New Online Change of Address Tool for those with USCIS Online Accounts
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DHS Announces Family Reunification Parole Process for Ecuador
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U.S. Government Accelerates Israel’s Designation in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) Effective as of October 19, 2023
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U.S. Embassy Israel Suspends Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visa Services Amid Conflict
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DHS Extends and Redesignates Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
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Your Guide to the November Visa Bulletin
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Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery Program FY 2025 Online Registration Now Open through November 7, 2023!
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U.S. Government Designates Israel into the Visa Waiver Program Effective November 30, 2023
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USCIS Updates Policy Manual Increasing Validity Period of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) to Five Years
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USCIS Will No Longer Require Biometric Services Fee for all Form I-539 Applicants Starting October 1st
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Biden Administration Accelerates Processing of Work Authorizations (EADs) for Certain Applicants and Announces 5 Year EAD Validity Periods Starting October 1st
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All About the October Visa Bulletin
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Federal Judge Declares DACA Illegal, While Allowing Existing DACA Recipients to Renew Benefits
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Asylum News: USCIS To Require Interpreters for Affirmative Asylum Applicant Interviews starting September 13th
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Immigration Roundup: State Department Introduces Digital Visas for K Visa Applicants in Ireland, DV Lottery FY 2023 Visa Cap Reached, and Expiration of MRV Fee Receipts
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Happy Labor Day from the Law Offices of Jacob Sapochnick!
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USCIS Reopens Field Office in Havana, Cuba
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DHS Extends and Redesignates Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months through April 19, 2025
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What’s New in Immigration: USCIS Introduces New Online Appointment Request Form for In-Person Appointments at Local Field Offices
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DHS Announces Modernization of Cuban and Haitian Family Reunification Parole
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Your Guide to the September 2023 Visa Bulletin
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New Updates for L-1 Nonimmigrant Blanket Visa Applicants
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USCIS Announces Completion of Second H-1B Lottery for FY 2024, Petitioners Notified via myUSCIS Online Accounts
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USCIS Announces there will be a Second H-1B Lottery to Select Additional Registrations for the FY 2024 H-1B Cap
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MyProgress USCIS Tool Provides Personalized Processing Time Estimates for Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization and Form I-131 Travel Document
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USCIS Modernizes Approach to Managing Form I-526 Petition Inventory
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CBP Announces ESTA Ineligibility for Travelers Who Have Been Present in Cuba or are Dual Nationals of Cuba and a Visa Waiver Program Country
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Breaking Down the August Visa Bulletin: Final Action EB-1 and EB-3 Retrogressions, and Modest Advancements for F1 and F2B Mexico
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What’s New in Immigration: DHS Announces Family Reunification Parole Program for Immigrant Beneficiaries from Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras
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USCIS Launches New Online Rescheduling Tool for Biometrics Appointments
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Happy Independence Day from the Law Offices of Jacob Sapochnick!
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New ICE Change of Address Tool for Noncitizens Awaiting Immigrant Court Proceedings
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All About the EB-3 Retrogression for India in the July Visa Bulletin
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USCIS Announces Expansion of Premium Processing for Applicants Seeking to Change into F, M, or J Nonimmigrant Status
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Nonimmigrant Visa Fee Increases Effective June 17, 2023
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July Visa Bulletin: Big Advancements for Family Sponsored Categories, and EB-3 Retrogressions
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Department of State Vows to Decrease Administrative Processing, but is it an Empty Promise?
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Important Announcements for F or M International Students and Increases in Fees Starting May 30, 2023
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All About the June 2023 Visa Bulletin
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This Week in Immigration: CBP Releases Update ending COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for International Travelers, New CDC Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Civil Surgeons Completing Form I-693 Immigration Medical Examination
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USCIS Releases Tips for Supporters and Beneficiaries of Uniting for Ukraine and Parole Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans
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State Department Announces the End of COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Nonimmigrant International Air Travelers and Land Travelers, Starting May 12th
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What’s New in Immigration: USCIS provides guidance on responses to Requests for Evidence, NOIDs etc. where Deadline Falls on Weekend or Holiday
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New Insights into the FY 2024 H-1B Electronic Registration Period – Most Competitive Season Yet with Record High Registrations
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This Week in Immigration: Suspension of Visa Services in Sudan, ICE launches online CeBONDS capability to automate bond payments
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What’s New in Immigration: USCIS Extends Temporary Suspension of Biometrics Submission for Form I-539 Applicants seeking H-4, L-2, or E Status
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President Biden Announces Plan to Expand Health Coverage to DACA Recipients
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Your Guide to the May 2023 Visa Bulletin
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H-2B Visa News: Employers May File for FY 2023 Beginning April 13, 2023
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Immigration Roundup for the Week: USCIS Removes 60-day Rule for Civil Surgeon Signatures on Form I-693 Medical Examination for Green Card Applicants, New Filing Address for Courier Delivery to USCIS Phoenix Lockbox
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All About the April 2023 Visa Bulletin
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BREAKING: USCIS Completes H-1B FY 2024 Electronic Registration Selection Process
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This Week in Immigration News: USCIS Announces End of Flexibility for Responding to RFEs
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USCIS Introduces Mail Delivery for Receiving ADIT Stamp for LPRs with Lost or Stolen Green Cards
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USCIS Removes Biometrics Requirement for Form I-526E EB-5 Regional Center Petitioners
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DHS Extends and Redesignates Somalia for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months through September 17, 2024
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BREAKING NEWS: USCIS Expands Premium Processing for Certain F-1 Students Seeking OPT or STEM OPT
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Will Tech Layoffs Create Greater Odds at Winning the H-1B Visa Lottery?
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UPDATE: USCIS Extends Comment Period to the Proposed Rule Increasing USCIS Filing Fees until March 13, 2023
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AILA Meeting with State Department Representatives: Q & A
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The March 2023 Visa Bulletin Is Here! What You Need to Know
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Immigration Roundup: What’s New in Immigration?
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State Department Announces Pilot Program for Domestic Visa Renewal for H-1B and L Visa Holders
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What’s New in Immigration? USCIS Updates Policy Manual Clarifying Physical Presence Requirement for Asylees and Refugees, and H-1B Electronic Registration Webinar February 8, 2023 2 pm ET
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Introducing the New 2023 Green Card and Employment Authorization Document
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FY 2024 H-1B Season to Kick Off: H-1B Electronic Registration Period Opens March 1, 2023 Noon ET
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This Week in Immigration News: USCIS Announces Final Extension of Flexibility for Responding to RFEs through March 23, 2023
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USCIS Announces 48-Month Extension of Green Card Validity for Conditional Permanent Residents with a Pending Form I-751 or Form I-829
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Biden Administration Extends and Redesignates Somalia for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
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USCIS Implements Final Phase of Premium Processing Expansion for EB-1 and EB-2 I-140 Petitions and Announces Planned Expansion for F-1 students seeking OPT
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USCIS and DHS Announce NEW 2-Year Parole Program for Cubans, Haitians, Venezuelans, and Nicaraguans to Enter the USA Starting January 6, 2023
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Biden administration extends TPS protections for Yemeni Nationals, Re-Registration Period Open from January 3rd through March 4th
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What’s happening in the world of immigration? USCIS Announces Proposed Increase in Immigration Filing Fees in the New Year
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State Department Announces Continuation of its Interview Waiver Policy for Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants until December 2023
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All About the January 2023 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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USCIS Announces Trial Testing, New Updates to the N-400 Naturalization Test in 2023
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USCIS Reveals New Policy Automatically Extending Green Cards for Naturalization Applicants Starting December 12, 2022
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Immigration Updates: TPS Extensions for Haitians and USCIS Commitments to Immigration in the New Year 2023
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U.S. Visa Will Debut New look with New Image Replacing Abraham Lincoln in 2023
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Diversity Visa Reassignment Procedure for Afghan Nationals
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All About the December 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
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AILA Roundtable with State Department Representatives: Applying for Visas as Third Country Nationals, Interview Waivers, PPP E-2 Recipients, Expedites for Afghan Nationals, and More!
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DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs
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U.S. Embassy Havana to Fully Resume Immigrant Visa Processing Beginning January 2023
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DHS Takes Steps to Protect DACA with Final Rule in Federal Register
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USCIS Announces Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) Loses Accreditation: How this Impacts F-1 Students, STEM OPT Extensions, H-1B Master’s Cap, and More…
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DHS Announces Ethiopia Designation for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
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Status of Worldwide Consular Visa Operations, October 2022
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USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities until January 24, 2023
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All About the November 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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USCIS Opens New Admissions Process for Venezuelans, Starting Today October 18, 2022
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Biden Administration Launches New Entry Program for Venezuelan Nationals, Mirroring Uniting for Ukraine
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USCIS Extends its Temporary Waiver of the 60-Day Rule for Civil Surgeon Signatures on Form I-693 Green Card Medical Exams
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U.S. Appellate Court Declares DACA Illegal, Sending Lawsuit to Lower Court
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FY 2024 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Opens Wednesday October 5, 2022 to November 8, 2022
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USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 24 Months for I-90 Green Card Renewals and Replacements
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All About the COVID-19 Vaccine Waiver and Success Story: Vaccine Waiver Based on Religious Belief or Moral Conviction
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Asylum Seekers Skyrocket at San Diego and El Paso Ports of Entry
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USCIS Implements Third Phase of Premium Processing for Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions
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Biden administration extends TPS protections for Venezuelan Nationals, Re-Registration Period Opens
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All About the October 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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USCIS Announces Resumption of the Cuban Family Reunification Parole (CFRP) Program
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USCIS Updates Fiscal Year 2022 Employment-Based Adjustment of Status FAQs
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DHS hosting upcoming webinar for nationals of Cameroon interested in applying for Temporary Protected Status: September 8, 2022
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Immigration Roundup: What’s New This Week? News for Selectees of Diversity Visa Lottery FY 2023
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USCIS Completes the H-1B Cap Selection Process for FY 2023
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Biden administration to launch Afghan family reunification portal
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New USCIS Data Reveals Employment Authorization Processing Crisis for Asylum Seekers
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DHS Updates COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Uniting for Ukraine Parolees
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All About the September 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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American Bar Association Shines Spotlight on Kely Martell for her Work as an Interpreter Volunteer
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Immigration Updates: USCIS Announces I-589 Asylum Receipt Notice Issuance Delays and I-765 E-Filing for (C)(11) Parolees
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This Week in Immigration News: USCIS Continued Flexibility for Responding to RFEs through October 23, 2022
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This Week in Immigration News: Supreme Court Blocks Biden’s Immigration Policy Prioritizing Deportation for Public Safety Risks
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USCIS to Implement Second Phase of Premium Processing for Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions
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What’s New in Immigration: Uniting for Ukraine: USCIS Extends Completion of Medical Screening & Attestation Within 90 Days of Arrival to the United States, EB-5 Updates
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DHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela
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Success Story Roundup: Three Case Studies of Victorious O-1 visas for Individuals of Extraordinary Abilities in Business and the Arts
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Happy Fourth of July From The Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick!
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CBP Announces the End of Policy Allowing U.S. Citizens to Use Expired Passports to Re-Enter the U.S. from Abroad
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Employment-based Adjustment of Status Applicants: USCIS Urges Applicants to Complete I-693 Medical Forms ASAP for More Efficient Processing
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U.S. to announce 300,000 work visas for Mexicans, and Central Americans ahead of President Obrador’s Visit in July
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This Week in Immigration News: USCIS Transfers Certain H-1B Petitions to the California Service Center, and USCIS Webinar to Address Current Backlogs on June 22nd at 1 pm ET
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What’s going on in the world of immigration? DHS Announces New Exemptions for Afghan Citizens
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All About the July 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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U.S. Embassy Havana, Cuba Expands Immigrant Visa Processing to All Immediate Relative Categories
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Secretary Mayorkas Designates Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
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USCIS to Host Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Public Engagement Session for Afghanistan, Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 2 pm ET
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USCIS Releases Immigration Relief Options to Those Affected by Special Situations, Including Nationwide Mass Shootings
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USCIS Expands Premium Processing to Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions
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This Week in Immigration: Biden Reinstates the Cuban Family Reunification Parole (CFRP) and NVC Suspends Public Inquiry Telephone Line
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TPS Registration Process for Afghanistan Begins Today May 20, 2022
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This week in immigration news: DHS Announces 35,000 Additional H-2B Visas Available during second half of fiscal year 2022
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All About the June 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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USCIS Announces New and Improved Case Processing Webpage
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Breaking News: USCIS Announces Automatic Extensions of EADs up to 540 days for certain categories
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President Biden Eyes Russian STEM Talent Calling for Exemption of the Employment Sponsorship Requirement for Highly Educated
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All About the May 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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Uniting for Ukraine Humanitarian Parole Program Launches
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Biden Administration Launches Humanitarian Parole Program, Uniting for Ukraine
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TPS Registration Process for Ukraine and Sudan Begins Tomorrow Tuesday April 19, 2022
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USCIS Announces E-Filing for DACA Renewals, and DOS Confirms Processing of EB-5 Regional Center Visas
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USCIS Issues Guidance Highlighting Discretionary Power to Waive In-Person Interviews for I-751 Applicants, U.S. Embassy Havana to Process IR-5 Visas in May of 2022
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USCIS Announces Continued Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests Through July 25, 2022
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This Week in Immigration News: H-1B FY 2023 Selections Completed!
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USCIS Pushes for Decrease in Processing Times and Announces Expansion of Premium Processing Service
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Secretary Mayorkas Designates Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
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Department of State Clarifies Possibility of Local Filing of Form I-130 Petitions at U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad for Ukrainian, Afghan, and Ethiopian Immediate Relatives Fleeing Conflict
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President Biden Resurrects EB-5 Regional Center Program Until 2027: What You Need to Know
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Your Guide to the April 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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What is USCIS doing to solve the lengthy backlogs? Continuing Appropriations Report Sheds Light on USCIS Plans
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DOS Publishes Guidance and Resources for Ukrainian Nationals
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GREEN CARD FILERS: USCIS to Start Sending Separate EAD and AP Approvals, Discontinuing EAD/AP Combo Card
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BREAKING NEWS: Secretary Mayorkas Designates Ukrainians in the United States to Receive Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
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USCIS H-1B FY 2023 Season Updates!
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BREAKING NEWS: CDC Amends Guidance Allowing Ukrainian Nationals Entry Without Pre-Departure COVID-19 Test
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U.S. Government Suspends Consular Services at U.S. Embassy, Kyiv, Ukraine
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Your Guide to the March 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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This Week in Immigration News: USCIS Updates its Guidelines to Increase Validity Period of Employment Authorization Documents for Certain Applicants, & H-1B FY 2023 Registration Reminders
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CBP Issuing Work-Authorized I-94s for E and L Spouses Effective January 31, 2022
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USCIS Updates Policy Guidelines: 2-Year EADs to be Issued for Asylees, Refugees, VAWA self-petitioners, and withholding of deportation or removal applicants, for EADs filed on or after February 7, 2022
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DHS Releases Travel Restrictions for Certain Unvaccinated Non-citizens at Land Ports of Entry Between the U.S. border with Canada and Mexico
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FY 2023 H-1B Season On the Horizon: H-1B Electronic Registration Period Opens March 1, 2022 Noon ET
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Department of State/AILA Liaison Committee Meeting Q&A Highlights: What is DOS doing to eliminate the Visa Backlogs? What is the status of processing at missions in China? & More!
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F/M/J Visa Applicants who are Residents of Russia can now apply at U.S. Missions Kazakhstan, Belgrade, and Yerevan
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DHS Issues Federal Notice Updating STEM Designated Degrees for Post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) Eligibility
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Certain EOIR Immigration Court Hearings Postponed due to Omicron COVID Surge
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Your Guide to the February 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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What’s Happening in Immigration: Diversity Visa Reassignment Procedures for Kabul and Baghdad
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What’s New in Immigration? President Biden Revokes Proclamation 10315 Lifting Travel Ban from African Countries
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DOS Proposed Rule to Raise Several Consular Service Fees including E Visas, B1/B2, J-1 Waivers, BCC, and More
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USCIS Announces Continued Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests Through March 26, 2022
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U.S. Citizens Stranded Abroad Can Continue to Re-Enter With Expired U.S. Passports until March 31, 2022
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Department of State Releases Information Regarding Waiver of the In-Person Interview Requirement for Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants
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Your Guide to the January 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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New Temporary Rule: Waiver of Personal Appearance and In-Person Oath Requirement for Certain Immigrant Visa Applicants Due to COVID-19
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The Latest on the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Center Program, AILA Urges USCIS to Hold EB-5 RC Petitions in Abeyance
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USCIS Announces Temporary Waiver of “60-Day Rule” for Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Form I-693)
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BREAKING: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Announces New COVID-19 Testing Requirements for International Air Travelers
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Applicants May Now File Forms I-821 and I-765 Online!
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President Biden Signs New Travel Ban Proclamation Amid Omicron Variant Impacting 8 Countries
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A Thanksgiving Message from Sapochnick Law
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Third H-1B Lottery: USCIS Selects Additional Registrations for the FY 2022 H-1B Cap
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USCIS Policy Manual Updates Automatic Employment Authorization Policy for Dependent Spouses in E, L, Status, and Certain H-4 Visa Dependent Spouses
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Your Guide to the December 2021 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!
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BREAKING: Biden Administration Settles Class-Action Lawsuit Allowing L-2 and H-4 Spouses to Work Incident to Status
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49 Plaintiffs File Class Action Lawsuit Challenging Extreme I-765 Work Permit Processing Delays for Green Card Applicants and E-2 Spouses
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Immigration Roundup Reminders: U.S. Welcomes International Air Travel for Fully Vaccinated Starting Monday November 8th, Canada/Mexico Land Border Open for Fully Vaccinated Non-Essential Travel, Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Closing November 9th, and More!
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New House Reconciliation Bill Would Exempt Employment-Based Immigrants from Numerical Limitations
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DOS Q&A Session with Charlie Oppenheim: November 2021 Visa Bulletin Projections and Beyond
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Breaking Down the NEW White House Proclamation Rescinding the COVID-19 Geographic Travel Bans Effective Nov. 8
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DHS Announces U.S. to open land borders with Canada, Mexico to fully vaccinated non-essential foreign travelers on November 8th
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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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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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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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USCIS Releases Revised Policy Providing Interview Waiver Guidance for Form I-751
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Proposed Rule: Mandatory Registration Requirement for H-1B Petitioners
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Federal Judge Issues Temporary Injunction Blocking President’s Asylum Policy
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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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Proposed Rule: Apprehension, Processing, Care, and Custody of Alien Minors and Unaccompanied Alien Children
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Exciting News: New Zealand joins list of treaty countries eligible for E-2 Visas
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TPS Beneficiaries from Sudan, El Salvador, Haiti, and Nicaragua get Temporary Relief from Federal Judge
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Reminder for F-1 Students in “Cap-Gap” Status
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NTA Policy Memo to be Implemented Beginning October 1st for I-485 and I-539s
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DHS Proposes New Rule to Restrict Admission of Aliens Reliant on Public Benefits
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This Week In Immigration: Immigrants Receive “Fake Dates” on Notices to Appear in Court
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Guidance on New USCIS Policy Denying Petitions without first issuing RFE or NOID
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DACA Program Will Remain…. For Now
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BREAKING: Premium Processing Fees to Increase Beginning September 30, 2018
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USCIS Extends Temporary Suspension of Premium Processing to February 19, 2019
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Denaturalization Task Force Coming Next Year
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Accrual of Unlawful Presence for F, J, and M, Non-immigrant Visa Violators, Begins August 9th
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STEM OPT Students: Changes to USCIS Policies Prompt Wave of Lawsuits
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D.C. District Court, Orders Restoration of the DACA program, in New Ruling
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USCIS Data Signals Dramatic Increase in H-1B Visa Denials, Report Finds
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Beginning September 11, 2018, USCIS has the authority to deny petitions without first issuing RFE or NOID
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USCIS Announces Revised NTA Policy to Align with EO 13768
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Supreme Court Ruling Offers Silver Lining for Cancellation of Removal, the problem with Deficient NTAs
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Supreme Court Upholds Travel Ban 3.0, Justice Kennedy Announces Retirement
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USCIS Revises Accrual of Unlawful Presence for F, J, and M Non-immigrants
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H-1B Lottery Updates for FY 2019
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DHS Formally Announces Termination of TPS Designation for Honduras
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Trump Administration Mounts Attack against TPS Program: Termination of TPS Designation for Honduras Expected
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Trump Administration Ends Automatic Release of Pregnant Women in Federal Custody
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USCIS Cautions Against Different Employers Filing H-1B Cap Petitions for the Same Beneficiary to Increase Success
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Proposal to Amend H-4 EAD Rule Delayed Until June 2018
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California District Court Rules that Entry-Level Public Relations Specialist is not a “Specialty Occupation” for H-1B purposes
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President Obama Shifts Blame for Increased Deportations onto Congress’ Inactivity
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Is the GOP Immigration Standards Changing Enough to Bring Change This Year?
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Updates on Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers I-601A – Criminal History Analysis
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Immigrants over the age of 65: What benefits are available for Grandparents Immigrants?
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NIW Attorney – Entrepreneur Gets Green Card Through Business in the National Interest
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USCIS New Policy Memo on Parole of Spouses, Children and Parents of Active and Former Members of U.S. Military
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Our Immigration System: Where is it heading?
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I-9 Compliance Lawyer: Indian IT Corporation, Infosys, Agrees to Pay $34 Million Fine to Settle Allegations of Systemic Visa Fraud and Abuse of Immigration Processes
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The ACLU asks ICE to stop making arrests at courthouses
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Same-Sex Marriage Petitions: New Grounds for Attorneys and Immigration Officers
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I-751 Removal of Conditions: What Waivers are available?
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Federal Government is Reopen for Business
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Will California Law Allowing Undocumented Immigrant Lawyers Have An Impact Across The Country?
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Immigration Advocates Keep Fighting for Reform Despite Federal Government Gridlock
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California Governor Jerry Brown Signs Trust Act into Law
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Marriage Based Green Card: 5 Tips for Success
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Recent Update to the Looming Government Shutdown
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What Happens if the Government Shuts Down?
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ICE Immigration-Hold Policy Misguided
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New Obama Immigration Directive Eases Deportations Of Parents
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Judge Rules Immigration Detainees Entitled To Automatic Bond Hearing
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Changes to the Form I-94: What you need to know
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Major G.O.P. donors and lobbyists urge Members of Congress to back Immigration Reform
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Changes in Eligibility for Immigration Based on Same-Sex Marriage: Naturalization Eligibility?
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House Considers Citizenship for DREAMers
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Speaker of the House John Boehner is Optimistic about Immigration Bill
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Increased Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver Denials Based on the “Reason to Believe” Standard
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Former President George W. Bush Endorses Immigration Reform
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DREAMers still facing issues one year later
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DOMA is DEAD: What Same Sex Couples Need to know about Immigration Options?
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New: Same Sex Couples Can Now File for Green Cards!!
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Immigration Bill Passes in the Senate; Now Moves onto the House
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DOMA Ruled Unconstitutional! Questions Raised for Same Sex Couples Moving Forward
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F1 Visas: U.S. Graduates International Students Deserve Better Than the Boot
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Rand Paul Offers Amendments to the Immigration Bill Puts Pressure on other Senators
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Senate Immigration Bill Will Be Debated in the Days to Come
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San Diego Deportation Lawyer: Take Action Against Immigration Detention for #FathersDay, June 2-15
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SKILLS Visa Bill: House Judiciary Committee Skilled Workers Bill
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PERM Labor Certification: What are lawful reason to reject US Workers? (Smokers Not Welcome Here)
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False Claims to U.S. Citizenship: Fraud or Willful Misrepresentation in Visa Applications and Unauthorized Entry (Updates in Foreign Affairs Manual)
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Student Visas Language Taken Up on Senate Immigration Bill
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New Immigration Reform Bill: Merit-Based Immigration, Family and Employment-Based Immigration Provisions
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E-2 Visa for Israeli Nationals: Update May 2013
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H2B Visa Lawyer: USCIS VSC Resumes H-2B Processing
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Visa de inversionista E2: Esta visa poco conocida es la forma más rápida de trasladarse de México a los Estados Unidos
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NEW: U.S. Customs and Border Protection will stop issuing paper I-94 records beginning April 30, 2013
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Exit Pursuant to Grant of Advance Parole Is Not Considered “Departure” Under §212(a)(9)(B)
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New Immigration Reform: Summary of the Key Provisions of the Immigration Reform Bill “Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act” 2013 – S.744
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Recent Supreme Court Ruling Brings Fairness to Marijuana Conviction Cases
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O-1 Visa Attorney: Approved O-1 petition for an artist with extraordinary abilities in the field of lighting design with no request for additional evidence!
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FIRST STEPS TOWARD NEW U.S. IMMIGRATION LAW: SENATE “GANG OF EIGHT” UNVEILS PROPOSAL
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New Immigration Reform Bill: 8 points from the Senate Bill (S. 744)
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New Immigration Bill Expands on the Dream Act to Dreamers of All Ages
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Immigration Reform: Outline of the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013
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Marriage and Family Visas: How does the Consular Processing Interview Work?
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Many Rally Across the U.S. In Anticipation of Unveiling Immigration Bill
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H-1B FY 2014 Cap Update: Lottery Has Been Conducted
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H1B Cap FY 2014 was Reached: We Told you So!
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H1B Visa Update April 3, 2013: There may be a lottery this year!
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The House and Senate are Closer to Reaching a Deal on Immigration Reform Bill
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Family Petitions: Brothers, Sisters (Siblings) Petitions may be Ending?
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H1B Visa Lawyer: USCIS to Accept H-1B Petitions on April 1, 2013
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H1B Visa Lawyer: “Self Employment” H1B Visa more Tips and issues to Consider!
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USCIS Releases New Form I-9 and Instructions
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Will Labor and Business Groups Reach A Deal On Immigration Reform?
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O-1 Visa Attorney: Top 10 issues to consider in O-1 visa Petitions
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I-601A Provisional Waivers start today March 4, 2013
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Waiting for Immigration Reform: Action You Can Take Now
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San Diego Deportation: ICE Internal Emails Reveal Intent to Increase Deportations!!
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Priority Dates: How Visa Wait Time Affects the Family-Sponsored Immigration Petitions?
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How Immigration Reform Will Bring Economic Growth to the U.S.
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F1 Student Visas: Aristotle University Student Visa Fraud?
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Immigration Reform Proposals: What does it mean to you?
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H1B Visa Attorney – Filing Season is coming closer – introduction to the H1B Cap
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While Democrats Press on Immigration as Obama Courts Businesses, the House Secretly Crafts Its Own Immigration Plan
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The Immigration Innovation Act of 2013 ( I Squared): Saving the Highly Skilled
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New Framework for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
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PERM Labor Certification Complicated Audit issues: Whether or not qualified workers applied for the position?
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President Barack Obama’s second inaugural address and Immigration
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Welcome the New USCIS Policy Manual: USCIS Has Released the First Volume of its Centralized Online Policy Manual
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Start with a J: Have you heard of the J Visa?
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I-601A Waiver: Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver Process FAQs NEW!
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I-601A Provisional Waiver: Who is Eligible New Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver process
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N400 Application for Citizenship: When to File a Naturalization Application?
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I-601 Waiver Lawyer: USCIS Adopted New Exceptions for Permitting Filing the Form I-601 and Any Associated Form I-212 at International USCIS Offices
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I-601 Waiver Attorney: Unlawful Presence Waivers
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House Passes New Version of Stem Act Bill
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E2 Visa for Israeli Citizens: Update November 2012 Serious Delays!
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Deferred Action Update – Why aren’t more immigrants applying for deferred action program?
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The STEM Jobs Act: Will it help Green Card holders Immigrate their Spouses faster?
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Customs and Border Protection Updates
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A Step-by-step Guide in EB-5 Visa Application for Chinese Investors!
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San Diego EB5 Visa Lawyer: How Does The EB-5 Program Work?
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BIA holds respondent’s voluntary return to Mexico caused Immigration Judge to err in terminating removal proceedings
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Idaho Leaders Believe Immigration Reform is Within Reach
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Investor Visas: Why Foreign Investors like to Invest in Hawaii?
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E2 Visas: Immigrant Entrepreneurs and the American Dream
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Immigration Agents Will Consider Same-Sex Partnerships in Deportation and Prosecutorial Discretion Cases
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San Diego Immigration lawyer about streamlining US visa process drawing more tourists to US
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Should high-skilled immigrants get special treatment?
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O1 Visa Attorney: Approved O-1 petition for a scientist with extraordinary abilities in the field of probiotic reseach!
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California Okays Driving Licenses for Deferred Actioners
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Immigration Officials Advise Educators on What Documents Will Help Deferred Action Individuals
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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) will not be eligible for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program
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New E Visa Procedures at the U.S. Consulate in Italy
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O1 Visas for Artists: How to Get an Artist a Full Three Years Status?
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F1 Visas for Students: Iran Nuclear Threat Reduction Bill Impacts Certain Iranian F-1 Students
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11th Circuit Says Alabama Can’t Check Student Immigration Status
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‘Dreamers’ Are Cautious About the New Deferred Action Plan
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F1 Student Visa: CBP Discontinues Stamping Form I-20 At Ports of Entry
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San Diego Immigration Lawyer: CBP Plans to Eliminate Form I-94
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Deferred Action Attorney: DREAMers can start Filing August 15, 2012 Complete Process Coverage and Forms!!
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I-9 Form Compliance: USCIS Extension of Form I-9 Validity Past August 31 Expiration Date
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How U.S. Open Immigration Policy Made It the Country to Beat in the Summer Olympics
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San Diego Immigration Lawyer – New Immigration Scam Beware!!!
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Can An Undocumented Alien Receive a License to Practice Law?
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H1B Visas: Revised Labor Condition Application (LCA) and Related Forms
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Deferred Action for Dreamers: Why is it good for the Economy?
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E2 Investor Visa For Israelis – Update from the US Embassy in Tel Aviv
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Are Undocumented Immigrants Celebrating Fourth of July?
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Immigrants and Small Business
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Deffered Action under the Obama Order – What crimes render an applicant ineligible for deferred action?
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B2 Tourist Visa Extensions: How to Bullet proof your request not to get denied?
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Study Shows that Immigrants are Playing Major Role in Patents at Nation’s Top Research Universities
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Supreme Court court strikes down most of Arizona’s immigration law
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Deffered Action under the Obama Order – What you need to be doing Now to Qualify?
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It Is Not Your Imagination…H-1b and L-1 Denials Have Been Going Up!
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Asians recently passed Hispanics as the largest group of new immigrants to the U.S.
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Deferred Action – DREAMers NOT currently in proceedings should not apply affirmatively for Deferred Action at this time
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Deferred Action and DREAM Act Students
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E2 Visa For Israeli Nationals – When can Israeli Investors start Applying for the Visa?
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BREAKING NEWS: DHS to Offer Deferred Action to Eligible DREAM ACT young men and women!!
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H-1B Visa Attorney: Market Research Analyst as a Specialty Occupation
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E2 Visa Attorney – E2 Investor Visa For Israel is signed into Law by President Obama!!!
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Foreign Investors Flock to the U.S. for a Chance at Citizenship
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Midwife birth certificates being scrutinized unfairly and leading to Immigration Problems Along Texas Border
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H1B Visa Attorney – When will the Cap be reached?
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U.S. Department of Justice Files Lawsuit Against Casino for Unfair Employment Practice
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H1B Visa Cap Update May 30, 2012
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Farmers Dealing with Labor Shortages because of Issues with the H-2A Program
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E2 Visa Lawyer – U.S. Senate unanimously passes E-2 visas Bill for Israeli Investors
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Success story family reunited after 10 years of separation I-601 and I-212 Waivers approved!
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I-601 Waiver Attorney – Immigratio Service will start to Centralize Filing and Adjudication for Certain Waivers of Inadmissibility
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Other Countries Boost Efforts to Lure Expatriots Away from the U.S.
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H1B Visa Cap Update May 18, 2012
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AILA Wins Freedom of Information Act Litigation on H-1B Case Against DHS
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Matter of Arrabally and Yerrabelly Sets New Precedent for Advance Parole
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California Supreme Court Reviews Request of Illegal Immigrant to Practice Law
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P3 Visas – Precedent Appeals Decision on P-3 Nonimmigrant Visa Petition (culturally unique)
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STEM Degree Programs Expanded by DHS
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Rubio hopes to pass DREAM Act alternative by end of summer
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J1 Visas – Major Changes in the Work and Travel Visa due to Abuse
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K1 Fiance Visa Lawyer – K-1 Adjustment of Status Important Updates
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District Court Finds Plaintiff Eligible for Naturalization, Orders Government to Comply with FOIA
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EB5 Visa Lawyer – Important Statistics: How many cases approved/denied in 2012?
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DHS Makes Changes to Secure Communities Program So There Are Fewer Deportations From Minor Traffic Stops
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USCIS Entrepreneurs in Residence Information Summit
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U.S. Supreme Court Hears Arizona v. United States
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Net Migration from Mexico Dips to Zero
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Artist Visas: Why the rate of denials is on the rise?
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H1B Visa Lawyer – Cap Update April 17, 2012
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U.S. Immigrants’ Children Now Seeking American Dream Abroad
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Drug Smugglers Use Ads in Mexico to Smuggle Drugs into the U.S.
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H1B Visa Attorney – Obama and the Unemployed Texas Worker Saga
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After Jobs Act, Steve Case Turns His Focus to Immigration
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Implications for Green Card Holders with Criminal Convictions Who Take Brief Trips Abroad – What you Need to Know!
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H1B Visa Cap Update April 5, 2012
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B2 Tourist Visas – Update from the Non Immigrant Section in Shanghai: Can Pregnant Mothers Get Visas?
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The Biggest Immigration Law Scheme….Ever!
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Visa Bulletin Predictions: May-July 2012 Visa Dates
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I-601 Harship Waiver – Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers Update
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H1B Visa Lawyer : H1B Filing tip – Do not use US Postal Service Express Mail to file your cases!!!
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Syrians Can Stay in the US for 18 months -Temporary Protected Status Designated for the Syrian Arab Republic
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H1B Visa Attorney – Prevailing Wages and Acceptable Source Surveys for LCA’s
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San Diego Immigration Lawyer – Illegal immigrants live life in the shadows
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E2 Visa Attorney – Investor Visa for Israelis: Update on Bill March 2012
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EB-2 Priority Dates: Movement in FY2012 for China-mainland Born and India
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Same-Sex Immigration Rules: No Signs for Reform; Couples in a Bind
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Smartphone App Being Developed to Help Detained Undocumented Immigrants
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EB-2 India & China Priority Date Projections
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I-360 Battered Spouse Petition: Senator Feinstein defends inclusion of gays, lesbians and illegal immigrants in Violence Against Women Act
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Misrepresentation of Law Practice Still Prevalent in the Field of Immigration Law
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H1B Visa Employer-Employee Relationship March 2012 Update: Consulting and Staffing Firms
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E2 Investor Visa for Israeli Citizens: Current Congressional Bill H.R. 3992
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H-1B Visa Lawyer: FDNS Site Visits – What to Expect and How to Prepare?
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H2A Immigration Lawyer – New H-2A Ombudsman Program
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Dream Act Must Pass – Prosecutorial Discretion Success for Ayded Reyes
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Alabama’s Immigration Policy Heads to Court
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The Entrepreneur In Residence Initiative and Strengthening Immigrant Pathways for Job-Creating Entrepreneurs
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Tourist Visa for Same Sex Couples – One Year Admissino for Unmarried Domestic Partners
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Obama’s Promise to Reform Immigration in Five Years
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San Diego Immigration Lawyer – Automatic Visa Revalidation Tips
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L1 and H1B Visa Attorney – Distrubing information about L1 and H1B rate of denials!
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PERM Lacor Certification – Processing Statistics For FY2012
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L1 Visa Attorney – State Department Allows L Visa Issuance Based on Reciprocity Schedule
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New York City Immigrant Students Lobby For A Dream Act
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H2B Visa Lawyer – New Changes announced by the Labor Department 2012 Update
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E2 Visa Attorney – Israel may soon be part of the Investment Treaty E2, Historic development
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F1 and J1 Visas – New Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waiver Pilot Program
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PERM – How to obtain a Green Card through Employment?
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H2A VIsas – Kansas Seeks Waiver for Undocumented Workers, allowing them to Stay and Work
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K1 Visa Attorney – Can Fiance Visa applicants obtain a work authorization?
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President Obama Outlines Immigration Reform Proposals for Business Growth
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Undocumented Immigrants in the Military may Get Citizenship – New Bill Introduced
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I-601 Waiver Attorney – Provisional waiver determination inside the United States clarifications
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President Obama Needs to Follow Through On Immigration Reforms
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University of Georgia Loses Football Recruit Due to Immigration Policy Passed by School Board of Regents
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J1 Visa Waiver Attorney – Exceptional Hardship Waiver Success Story
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TN Visas for Mexican Nationals – How to determine the Period of Admission?
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I-601 Waiver – What is the rate of Approvals for Waivers Worldwide?
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San Diego Deportation Lawyer – Border Patrol to Stop Catch and Release Policy, impose consequences system
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TN Visa Lawyer – TN Admissions clarification for Citizens of Canada
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Denver Pilot Project Carries On Despite Deadline on Immigration Cases
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Employer Compliance LCA – DOL Administrative Review Board Awards Back Pay to H-1B Worker
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L1 Visa Lawyer – CBP Standards for Accepting L-1 Petitions for Canadians under NAFTA
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February 2012 Visa Bulletin Update!!!
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Adjustment of Status for Alien Immediate Relatives Admitted Under the Visa Waiver Program – All Cases must be approved, January 2012 Update!
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I-212 Waivers –Unlawful Presence, Prior Deportations and So-Called “Permanent Bar”
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I-601 Waiver Attorney – Planned Changes to Processing for Unlawful Presence Waivers
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H1B Visa – Unemployed MBA Job Seeker Video
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S Visas – Should Illegal Immigrant face deportation despite helping solve high-profile murder case?
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Our Broken Immigration System Affect the US Economy
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San Diego Deportation Lawyer – Local bakery owner, manager sentenced for employing illegal workers Defendants fined nearly $400,000
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Immigration Forecast for 2012 – Is it a year for Reform?
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San Diego Immigration Attorney – Can foreign visitors help US economy?
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South Carolina’s Punitive Immigration Law Blocked by Federal Judge
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For Illegal Immigrant, Line Is Drawn at Transplant
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Entrepreneur Visa Lawyer – Immigrants Founded Half of Top U.S. Start-Up Companies
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Grassley’s War – H.R. 3012 – Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act still on Hold!
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EB5 Visa Lawyer – Comments on USCIS Draft Memorandum on EB-5 Adjudications Policy
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U.S. Citizens Illegally Detained in L.A. As a Result of the Secure Communities Program
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H1B Visa Attorney – B-1 in lieu of H-1B visas issues coming from Europe
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Supreme Court Will Hear and Decide on Immigration Law in Arizona
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San Diego Immigration Attorney presents Job Search Tips for foreign Workers
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EB5 Visa Attorney: Entrepreneurs in Residence Announcement, Business Experts Apply Now
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J1 Visa Attorney – Clinton orders review of the J1 visa program
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San Diego Immigration Attorney – Interesting Data on Unauthorized Immigrants in the US
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Illegal Farm Worker Achieves American Dream by Becoming Brain Surgeon
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Department of Homeland Security Rolls Out Pilot Program
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H1B Visa Lawyer – H1B Approved for Public Relations Specialist after initial denial!!!
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Immigration Scam Awareness Campaign Goes National
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E2 Visa Attorney – New E1 and E2 Visa Processing Requirements in Italy
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Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act Passed by the House of Representatives
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San Diego Deportation Attorney – Illegal immigrant student became a martyr for Dream Act
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Start Up Company Seeks to Bypass U.S. Immigration System
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EB5 Visa Lawyer – Chinese Investors are taking Over America
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H1B Cap Reached
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H1B Visa Lawyer – H1B Cap Update November 22, 2011
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Historic Agreement Between the United States of America and the Russian Federation Regarding Visa Issuance Signed!!!
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December 2011 Visa Bulletin – Movement Forward for Indian and Chinese Nationals in the EB-2 Category
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Deportations Under New U.S. Policy Are Inconsistent
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H1B Visa Attorney – Cap Update November 16, 2011, the end is near!
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How Do You Define American? The YouTube Campaign that Seeks to Spark New Immigration Dialogue
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F1 Visas – Foreign students in U.S. at record high numbers!!
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Veterans Day
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P1 Visa or B1 Visa for Sports Players – Choosing the Cheaper Visa is not always Legal
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H1B Visas – Clarification of USCIS’s policy regarding evaluations on the equivalency of degrees
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L1B Visa Attorney – Difficulties with the L-1B Specialized Knowledge Visa
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USCIS Continues to drive talent away – Immigrant Entrepreneur Gets Visa After ‘World News’ Story
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H1B Visa Cap Update November 2011 – Visas are going faster this year, hurry to file!!
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Global Immigration – Australian De Facto Partner Visa
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H1B Visa Attorney – Right of Control for Sole Business Owners
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Support H.R. 3012 – Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act
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H1B Visa Stamping – Administrative processing create severe delays in Visa Issuance!!!
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EB5 Investor Visa Lawyer – Russian EB5 Applicants special issues
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F1 Student Visas – 15 Eye-Opening Facts on Undocumented Students
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Deportation and Removal – Record number of immigrants Deported in 2011
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H2B Visa Attorney – DOL Now Issuing Two Prevailing Wage Determinations for Certain H-2Bs
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Alabama immigration law blocked by federal appeals court
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California AB 1236 Protects Businesses from Mandatory E-Verify Program
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Asylum Lawyer – President Obama Releases FY2012 Refugee Admissions Numbers and Authorizations
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California Dream Act Becomes Law
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E2 Visa for Chefs and Hospitality Workers – Chef José Andrés inspiring story
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L1B Visa Attorney – Unreasonable Requests for Evidence in Specialized Knowledge cases
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I-9 Audit Tips – What you need to know From the Perspective of a Former ICE Agent
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Immigration Inspection At A U.S. Port-Of-Entry: Recent CBP list on the Basic Elements of a Thorough Primary Inspection
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Federal Judge Rules on Alabama HB 56
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Motion to Reopen Success Story – USCIS Approves change of status filed after H1B employee’s termination
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New H-2A Visa Proposals Going Through Congress
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U Visas – Getting more popular in 2011….
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Florida Marlins Pitcher Admits to Using Fake ID to Enter the U.S.
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San Diego Deportation Attorney -Illegal Immigrant in Lottery Dispute Can Stay in U.S.
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Are These Individuals Really Terrorists?
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H1B Visa Attorney – New Report about H1B workers using Social Security Numbers illegally!
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I-9 Forms – What Employers Need to Know to Improve their Immigration Compliance Systems
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San Diego Immigration Lawyer – Rights of undocumented and illegal immigrants in work place
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Hopsitality Lawyers Join forces on projects – Clients Win!
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H1 and L1A Visas – Dealing with VIBE Requests for Evidence, Frustrating!!
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Q&A with USCIS Regarding Implementation of Proposed Enhancements to EB-5 Investor Program
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H2A Visa – New Bill for Agricultural Workers Introduced in the House
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Deportation and Removal – When they catch you, just don’t sign !!
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R1 Religious Visa – Tax preparer sentenced to more than 5 years in federal prison for R visa and tax fraud scheme
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San Diego Deportation Lawyer – Border Patrol Detaining Travelers at San Diego International Airport
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Circuit Courts and State Courts are Split Regarding Padilla v. Kentucky
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The Obama Administration announcement is NOT an amnesty – Why the confusion?
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State Senate OKs Part of California Dream Act
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DHS Detains Unauthorized Immigrants as They Attempt to Leave the U.S.
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Federal Judge Blocks Alabama Illegal Immigration Law
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PERM Labor Certification – Prevailing Wage Suspension update
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Obama’s deportation focus shifts from gay families
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New York immigration attorney charged for participating in international human smuggling ring
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Updates on the H-1B compliance procedures – Employer Liable for LCA Wages for Failure to Pay Transportation Costs
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AILA Consumer Advisory Regarding the Obama Adminstration Department of Homeland Security 8/18/2011 Announcement
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U.S. Citizenship Through Parents – Situations When an Individual is Born Abroad
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DHS Announcement on New Process for Implementation of Prosecutorial Discretion Memo
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Federal Policy Resulting in Wave of Deportations Draws Protests
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A Guide to H-1B and Green Card Reform
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H1B Visa Attorney – Site Visit (FDNS) Fraud Detection and National Security Verification Questionnaire Sample
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San Francisco Gay Married Couple Loses Battle With Immigration
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The House Passes Two Immigration Bills before Recess
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Illegal Immigration Bills Keep State Legislators Busy in 2010-2011
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National Interest Waiver Attorney – The Entrepreneur National Interest Waiver Category!
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H1b Visa Attorney – Q & As on Employer-Employee Relationship for H-1B Petitions Update
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USCIS Director Mayorkas Discusses Encouraging Entrepreneurs and Highly Skilled Workers to Spur U.S. Economy and Job Growth
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Democratic Congressman Luis Gutierrez Arrested in Deportation Protest
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Marriage Based Adjustment of Status – Foreign nationals seeking visas paid up to $20,000 to marry U.S. citizens
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Hardship Waiver Attorney – Misrepresentation Ground of Inadmissibility and Successful I-601 Waiver
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California DREAM Act of 2011 (AB 130) Signed into Law!
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Immigration Reform Helps Our Economy
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New York Same-Sex Marriage Law is Bittersweet for Binational Couples
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Diversity Visa 2012 – Is HR 704 ““Security and Fairness Enhancement for America Act of 2011” Really Keeping Us Safe?
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National Interest Waiver Attorney – Green Card Approved for an Advanced Degree Person!
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San Diego Deportation Lawyer – Recent Ninth Circuit Decision overturns Lujan-Armendariz’s ruling regarding First Simple Possession Drug Convictions
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I-601 Waiver Attorney- U.S. Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez Issues Emergency Notice
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Employment Authorization Documents processing to be improved
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National Interest Waiver Attorney – Green Card Approved for motivational speaker/athlete as an exceptional ability category!!
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Lawsuit Brought Challenging Constitutionality of Alabama HB 56
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Marriage Based Adjustment of Status Attorney – Can I have an Attorney present with me at the interview?
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Should the California Bar Accept this Ilegal Immigrant?
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L1A Visa Lawyer – New Office Extreme Denials and RFE’s Update
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Why Immigration Reform Helps Our Economy
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Strauss-Kahn is free – How his accuser’s credibility and Immigration History can break the case?
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America is losing…
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L1A Visa Attorney – Winning a Motion to Re Open for a New Office Case!
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Department of State Launches New DS-160 Form
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Jay Leno’s Obama El Paso Speech Marred By Illegal’s Crossing
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Immigration Reform Bill Introduced in the Senate – Hope for the future!
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J1 Visas – New Regulations – Summer Work Travel
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USCIS Open Forum June 2011 Update – EB1 and the Kazarian guidance, VIBE program and its deficiencies, the increased number of standard RFEs, and More
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San Diego Deportation Lawyer – Expect a Rise in Removals comin soon!
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PERM and H2B Visas – DOL Open forum update from AILA confernce June 17, 2011
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ICE Head Morton at the AILA Conference in San Diego, CA June 16, 2011
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Refugee Protection Act of 2011 Introduced today!!!
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Free Immigration Clinic in San Diego – Come meet us!!
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July 2011 US Visa Bulletin
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H-1B Cap Count as on June 6, 2011
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Protecting Immigrants from Fake Attorneys
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H1B Visa Attorney – Change of Employer & Portability Rule Update
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E2 Investor Visa – What is the period of Admission on the I-94 for E Visa Holder?
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I-601 Waiver Lawyer – Memo on Requests to Expedite Adjudication of Extreme Hardship Waivers, filed by individuals outside of the U.S.
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Adjustment of Status for Alien Immediate Relatives Admitted Under the Visa Waiver Program – USCIS and AILA update June 2011
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H2A Visa – Questions & Answers in Light of USCIS’s Implementation of VIBE
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Derivative Citizenship acquired through parents
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New Immigration Policy in SF – illegal immigrants arrested for petty crimes won’t be surrendered to ICE
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San Diego Immigration Attorney – Military Families Act Introduced
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Supreme Court ruled to uphold Arizona’s law that penalizes Employers hiring undocumented workers
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Citizenship and Naturalization – USCIS Announces Launch of Federal Initiative to Raise Awareness Regarding Citizenship
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TN Visa Attorney – TN Visa Immigration Web Seminar today 5:30 PM Pacific Time
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F1 Visas – SEVP FAQs on Form I-17 for Student Visa Schools
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San Diego Removal and Deportation Lawyer – Border Patrol Apprehension Statistics
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EB5 Visa Attorney San Diego -Significant Enhancements to EB-5 Visa Processing
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TN Visa Lawyer – A day at the Border
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Visa Waiver Overstay and Marriage Based Adjustment of Status – San Diego Office Update May 16, 2011
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Does President Obama Have Authority to Act on Immigration?
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List of STEM Degrees Qualifying For Extended Optional Practical Training Expanded
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TN Visa Lawyer – Do you have what it takes to be a Management Consultant?
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Obama on Immigration Reform – What’s Next?
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San Diego Deportation Lawyer – Arizona to take appeal on immigration law straight to Supreme Court
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Obama another Push for Immigration Legislation
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USCIS Issues Final Rule on Employment Eligibility Verification Form
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Attorney General Eric Holder Exercises Review Authority in Defense of Marriage Act Case
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Virginia Passes Legislation Requiring State Contractors to Use E-Verify
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F1 Student Visas – Tri-Valley University president indicted for student visa fraud scheme
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USCIS Improves Delivery of Immigration Documents through Secure Mail Initiative
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Visa Denials – Regulation Expands Authority to Revoke Visas
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Obama sits down with Latino Stars to discuss immigration Reform
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U Visa – New protocols for certifying U visa applications
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TN Visa Attorney – The Technical Publications Writer Category
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Public Access Files – Updates on the H-1B compliance procedures
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H1b Visa Lawyer – WikiLeaks cables describe H-1B fraud attempts
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Drug Convictions and Adjustment of Status – John Lennon’s Adjustment of Status case
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H1B Cap Update April 20, 2011
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B-1 Business and B-1 in Lieu of H-1B Visa Programs – Department of Homeland Security to investigate the current use of such visa programs
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F1 Visas and Public Schools – S. 823 new Bill would permit certain students to attend public schools on visas
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Georgia Passes Arizona-style Immigration Law
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H1B Visa – Employees Have Right to Remain While H1B Extension Applications Pending
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Occupational Outlook Handbook and the Term of “Specialty Occupation” in context of H-1B filings
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H1B Visa Attorney – Use of VIBE by USCIS results in RFEs and negative Decisions
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9th Circuit rules against SB 1070!!!
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H-1B Cap updates for April 2011
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Marriage Based Adjustment of Status – Most Recent Update April 2011
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H1B Visa Lawyer – To raise the Cap or Not to raise this is the Question!
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EB2 Green Card Dates – Priority Date Movement in the Coming Months
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What is E-Verify Self Check for Individuals?
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Visa Waiver overstay and Marriage Based Adjustment of Status – KPBS and National Public Radio covering this issue in San Diego!
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Gay Marriage and Immigration Law – What Does the Department of Justice Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) Announcement Mean for Immigration Cases?
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EB-2 Visa Number Availability Update – India looking good for May
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H1B Visa Attorney – Documenting Eligibility for Extensions of H-1B Status Beyond Six Years
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B2 Non Immigrant Visas – Birth Tourism, is it really happening?
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Undocumented on “Sesame Street”
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San Diego Citizenship Attorney – WWII vet discovers he’s not a U.S. citizen
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Start Up Visa – Silicon Valley Backs Foreign Entrepreneurs
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H2B Visa Update – US Labor Department issues proposed rule revising H-2B program
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H1B Visa Attorney – H-1B Cap Exemptions Based on Relation or Affiliation
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Congress Take Notice – Maryland Senate passes Dream Act
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I-9 Audit – Company will lose over half its work force after an immigration Audit!!
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Let police catch criminals, not immigrants – what do you think?
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H1B Visa Denials – ? – Filing a motion to re-open might be an option for you
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L1A Visas:Procedures for Handling Deficient or Deniable L Petitions for Canadians
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H1B Visas are essential to the economy – Lift Visa restrictions Now!!!
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Visa Waiver overstay and Marriage Based Adjustment of Status – Update Coming Soon
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EB1 Extraordinary Ability Green Card – Bodyguard of Extraordinary Ability for Celine Dione
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Change of Address form: USCIS
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Texas immigration bill and the special exception!
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Green Card Lottery Scam Alert!!!
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U Visa – Extensions of status for U derivatives
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Fashion and Immigration
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Marriage Based Adjustment of Status – NBC Liaison Practice Pointer: NBC Interview Notices
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L1A Visa Update – New Petitioner Certification Required to Confirm Export Control Compliance
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H1B Visa Attorney – USCIS to Begin Verifying Petitioner Data through External Business Information Service (VIBE), more RFE’s?
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San Diego Immigration Attorney on KPBS Radio about Selective Service Encourages Undocumented Men to Sign Up
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Marriage Based Adjustment of Status – USCIS Introduces a Joint EAD/Advance Parole Card
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F1 Student Visas – Tri-Valley University Response to SEVP Notice of Intent to WithdrawTri-Valley University Fraud Case and Response to SEVP Notice of Intent to Withdraw
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N400 and Selective Service – Undocumented Male Immigrants are now required to register for selective service!!
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Employment Based Visa Bulletin March 2011
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San Diego Citizenship Attorney – Procedure for a legal name change during the naturalization process
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I-130 Pertitions – Delayed Immediate Relative Petitions at Texas Service Center
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San Diego Deportation Attorney – Thousands from India have entered Texas illegally from Mexico!
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O1 Visas Change of Status problems – Working unlawfully, is this a problem?
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San Diego Immigration Lawyer – Visa Waiver extensions, can you renew from Mexico or Canada?
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I-9 FORMS: Chipotle Restaurants Fire Hundreds After I-9 Audits
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Most recent developments regarding California interpretation of employer’s duty to provide employees mandated meal and rest breaks
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H1B Cap Reached fiscal year 2011 – No more filings until April!!!
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President’s State of the Union – A passing reference to immigration
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H1B Visa Cap Update 1-24-2011 – Hurry up, time is running up!
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USCIS to host immigration outreach sessions on E-2 visa
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NAFTA Visas – L-2, and TD Visa Issuance for Non-Canadian Spouses and Children
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I-601 Waiver Attorney – Change in IV Waiver Appointment Scheduling in Mexico
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Hospitality H-3 Trainee visas: overview and procedures
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H2A and H2B Visas – Notice on the Identification of Eligible Countries to participate in 2011
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Proposed bill would provide green cards for up to 55,000 workers
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B2 Non Immigrant Visas – Embassy of the US in Mexico City Issued FAQs on New NIV Procedures
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H1B Visa Attorney – H-1B Cap Count for Fiscal Year 2011 still open!!!
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San Diego Citizenship Lawyer – Consular Report of Birth Abroad Certificate Improvements
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Visa Waiver Overstay and Marriage Based Adjustment of Status – Litigation Update January 2011
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San Diego Citizenship Lawyer – Date Set to Unveil Bill Intending to end Birthright Citizenship
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Employment Law and Immigration – Overtime Issues
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E2 Investor Visa – Documents to demonstrate Lawful source of funds
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H1B Visas – USCIS to Propose Registration Requirement for H-1B Petitions Subject to Numerical Limitations
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Reprieve for workers with six-month visa ban in UAE
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H1B Visa Lawyer – H-1B Extensions for Beneficiaries at Third-Party Worksites
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San Diego Deportation Lawyer – 24 Immigrants Pardoned by Governor of New York
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Snowpocalypse Shuts Down New York
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52% Increase in Russian Tourists in Greece
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USCIS Revises Form for Naturalization Candidates Seeking Medical Disability Exceptions
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Santa’s Immigration problem!!!
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EB5 Visa Attorney San Diego -USCIS on EB-5 Indirect Job Creation Outside an RC’s Geographic Boundaries
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H-1B Cap updates for FY 2011
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H1B Visa Lawyer – USCIS Acceptance of New Form I-129 update
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Senate fails to pass DREAM Act !!!!!
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Dream Act – Senate to Take Up House-Passed Bill tomorrow!!!
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Kuwait suggests plans to end sponsorship system
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Private Bills – Rare immigration bills pass Congress!!!
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Holiday Travel Tips I-94 Card – What is it and what if there is an error?
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Immigration is essential to the economy!!!!
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Senate is scheduled to vote on DREAM Act today – will need 60 votes to win.
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Dream Act Bill pass the House H.R. 6497!!!!!
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I-601 Waiver Attorney – Update from Ciudad Juarez December 2010
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Beyond H1B visas: Immigration Glossary
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EB5 Visa Attorney San Diego – Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Regional Centers
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Dream Act, the fight continues
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H1B Visa Cap Update 11-30-2010
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H1B Visas – Public Law 111-230 Filing Fee for certain H and L visas
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H2B Visas are great for our Economy!!
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Qatar has least rejection rate for US visas
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Visa Bulletin – How Employment Preference Cut-Off Dates are determined?
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San Diego Immigration Attorney about Number of American students studying in Zimbabwe go up by 200%
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The Dream Act must pass now!!!
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December 2010 Visa Bulletin
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F1 Student Visas – China is the top country for Students coming to America!!
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Bulgaria to Shut Down 7 Embassies
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Dream Act – Another try, will it work this time?
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San Diego Immigration Attorney – Immigration Judges Reject More ICE Deportation Claims
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Veterans Day – Expedited Naturalization For War Veterans
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PERM & H2B Visas – List of Employers excluded from the programs!!
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Changes to the COA (certificate of approval) scheme – update on fee repayment for UK
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Over view of U.S.-India Economic and Trade Relationships in view of Mr. Obama ongoing visit to India
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I-601 Waiver – What to do when your spouse is an illegal alien?
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Enforcing immigration law – Do we really want it?
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J1 Visa Attorney – Facts about the final rule for Trainee and Intern programs
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The people have spoken!
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Election Day hipe – GOP-ers tough on immigration?
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San Diego Immigration Lawyer about Visa Validity and Authorized Length of Stay in the U.S., is there a difference?
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U.K. May Relax Immigration Cap
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H1B Visa Attorney – Guidance Regarding H-1B Portability
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I-360 Religious Workers – Update on Religious Worker I-360/I-485 Concurrent Filings
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H-1B Cap updates for FY 2011
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San Diego Citizenship Lawyer – Redesigned Naturalization Certificate to Enhance Security
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