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October 2024

Travel essentials for handling visa revocations, including passports, maps, and magnifying glass for detailed immigration case research.

Mastering Visa Revocation Cases: Key Strategies for Immigration Success

Immigration challenges, such as visa revocations, often arise unexpectedly, leaving individuals in complex legal situations. For immigration attorneys, addressing such scenarios requires a proactive approach, a solid understanding of the law, and the ability to...

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Facing an RFE or Fraud Finding? Discover What You Can

Immigration attorneys often encounter cases involving complex issues such as fraud findings, RFEs (Requests for Evidence), and the challenges of maintaining lawful status while managing U.S. immigration processes. This article explores the nuances of these...

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Why Did USCIS Suddenly Drop the COVID-19 Vaccine Rule for

In a significant update, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on January 22, 2025, that COVID-19 vaccination documentation will no longer be required for adjustment of status applicants. This means green card seekers...

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Signpost symbolizing changes in direction under a clear sky, representing the CBP One app impact on border entry processes.

Are Border Entry Rules Changing? Here’s What You Need to

On January 20, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officially removed the scheduling feature from the CBP One™ mobile app. This CBP One app impact has left many immigrants and stakeholders questioning the implications...

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International students discussing self-employment opportunities on OPT with laptops and documents in a modern workspace.

Can You Be Your Own Boss on OPT? Understanding Self-Employment

International students in the U.S. often dream of starting their own businesses or working independently while on Optional Practical Training (OPT). The good news is that self-employment is generally permitted during the initial 12-month OPT...

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Confused professional woman sitting at a desk with documents, illustrating changes in USCIS rules for immigration fees.

Did USCIS Just Change the Rules Again? Here’s What You

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently issued a second correction to the fee schedule rule, addressing errors in immigration and naturalization benefit fees. Originally introduced in January 2024, the rule intended to revise...

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Immigration attorney explaining USCIS regulatory updates for arriving aliens, highlighting changes in 8 CFR §§204.2 & 245.1.

Did USCIS Just Simplify the Adjustment Process? Here’s What You

USCIS has issued a correction to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to address an oversight from a 2006 interim final rule regarding arriving aliens in removal proceedings. This adjustment ensures consistency in regulatory provisions...

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Employer discussing H-2B visa options with a foreign worker while pointing at a globe, symbolizing international workforce solutions.

Can Employers Still Hire Foreign Workers After the Visa Limit?

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that the cap for 20,716 additional H-2B visas for returning workers has been met for the first half of fiscal year 2025. These visas are for...

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Can You Meet USCIS’s New Standards for the EB-2 National

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently updated its policy guidance on EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions. This move aims to clarify the evaluation process for individuals seeking eligibility under this second preference...

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