Wasden

September 2024

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Winning the H-1B Lottery: How Employers Can Ace FY 2026

As the H-1B cap season for Fiscal Year 2026 approaches, it’s crucial for employers to understand the process and prepare accordingly. This article will guide you through the essential strategies and tips needed to handle...

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Mass Deportation in 2024?: The Financial and Legal Costs of

With the reelection of Donald Trump in 2024, discussions about stricter immigration enforcement and mass deportations are dominating headlines. Deportation is no longer just about removal from the U.S.; it often comes with hefty civil...

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What Every Parent Needs to Know About USCIS’s New Citizenship

On November 19, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued updated guidance on the legal and physical custody requirements for children acquiring U.S. citizenship under sections 320 and 322 of the Immigration and...

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Is DHS Ready to Add India to the H-2 Visa

While the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently updated its list of countries eligible for H-2A and H-2B visa programs, India remains conspicuously absent. These programs offer temporary work opportunities in agriculture (H-2A) and...

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USCIS naturalization ceremony in Nevada, featuring attendees pledging allegiance with flags displayed, symbolizing U.S. citizenship process.

Do You Qualify for Easier U.S. Citizenship Under New USCIS

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its policy to clarify that naturalization applicants need to prove they were lawfully admitted for permanent residence only at their initial entry or adjustment to lawful...

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Immigrants taking the Oath of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony in a large atrium, symbolizing the path to U.S. citizenship.

Can Missing Deadlines Derail Your Path to Citizenship? Find Out

In 2023, the United States welcomed 878,500 new citizens through naturalization, with individuals from Mexico, India, the Philippines, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba comprising 32% of this group. The median duration as a lawful permanent...

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Overlooking Key Steps in Your O-1A Visa Application? Avoid These

The O-1A visa is a special type of work visa for people who have extraordinary skills in fields like science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This visa allows talented individuals to work in the U.S....

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Is Your Green Card Renewal at Risk? Here’s What You

Renewing a green card is an important step for permanent residents in the United States, but it’s not always a guarantee. Understanding the reasons why a renewal can be denied is crucial for anyone looking...

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Stuck in the PERM Process? Here’s What Employers Need to

As we approach 2024, understanding the PERM process is crucial for employers and foreign workers managing the U.S. immigration system. The Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) process is essential for obtaining permanent residency through employment....

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