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September 2024

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The TN Visa in 2025: Surprising Updates That Could Change

The TN visa has long been a gateway for skilled professionals from Canada and Mexico to work in the United States. Designed under NAFTA and carried forward by the USMCA, this visa has remained an...

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US Visa Trends India 2025: Statue of Liberty, American Flag, Passport, and Map Representing Travel and Immigration.

Why Are U.S. Visas Breaking Records in India? The Numbers

For the second consecutive year, the U.S. Mission to India issued over one million nonimmigrant visas, reflecting the growing demand for travel to the United States. This includes a record number of visitor visas for...

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Smiling woman holding a passport with flight tickets at her desk, symbolizing new opportunities for H-1B visa holders starting businesses in the U.S.

What’s the One Rule Every H-1B Entrepreneur Needs to Know

Big news is transforming how H-1B visa holders and F-1 students approach their careers. For the first time, the DHS has confirmed that H-1B founders can own 100% equity in their companies. This monumental change...

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Is Your Visa Petition Safe? What You Must Know About

Starting January 17, 2025, USCIS will implement a revised version of Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker. This update aligns with the new H-1B and H-2 modernization rules, bringing critical changes to the petitioning...

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What’s Really Changing in the H-2 Visa Program? Find Out

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a final rule to modernize and improve the H-2 visa programs for seasonal agricultural and nonagricultural jobs. This new rule aims to increase worker protections, strengthen program...

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Will These H-1B Changes Give U.S. Employers an Edge in

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a major update to the H-1B visa program, streamlining processes and improving flexibility for employers and highly skilled workers. Effective January 17, 2025, these changes aim to...

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Can This New Rule Be a Game-Changer for J-1 Visa

Exciting news for J-1 visa holders—big changes are here! For the first time in 15 years, the U.S. has revised the Exchange Visitor Skills List, removing the two-year home residency requirement for many nationalities. This...

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New Form I-485 Guidelines: Are You Ready for These Crucial

In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that certain visa petitions, particularly those involving allegations of fraudulent marriages, cannot be reviewed by federal courts. This ruling, known as Bouarfa v. Mayorkas, underscores the...

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Is Your Marriage Real Enough for USCIS? Here’s What You

In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that certain visa petitions, particularly those involving allegations of fraudulent marriages, cannot be reviewed by federal courts. This ruling, known as Bouarfa v. Mayorkas, underscores the...

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