Wasden

November 2024

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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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Young woman holding a green card with a suitcase, appearing thoughtful against a pink background – concept of green card renewal and travel.

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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An employer consulting with an immigration expert about the PERM process, highlighting strategies to avoid delays and ensure compliance.

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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Facing Visa Delays? December 2024 Bulletin Explains What’s Next!

The December 2024 Visa Bulletin sheds light on immigrant visa availability worldwide, highlighting family- and employment-based categories. With varying retrogressions, priority dates, and country-specific caps, it paints a complex picture of global immigration trends. This...

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Two professionals discussing immigration documents, highlighting the impact of the December 2024 Visa Bulletin updates.

What Can Indian Applicants Learn from the December 2024 Visa

The December 2024 Visa Bulletin has been released, offering critical insights into priority dates for family-sponsored and employment-based visas. With significant implications for Indian applicants due to backlogs and retrogressions, understanding these updates is essential....

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How FDNS Uses Social Media to Detect Immigration Fraud ?

The role of the Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS) in immigration fraud detection is crucial. FDNS works closely with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)...

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