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H-1B Visa Holders: 190-Year Wait for a Green Card?

The U.S. tech industry is facing an unprecedented wave of layoffs, hitting Indian H-1B visa holders the hardest. With stricter immigration policies, surging visa fees, and long green card wait times, these professionals are encountering...

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USCIS Reveals New EB-1 Visa Criteria: Simplified

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently introduced new guidelines for individuals seeking the EB-1 visa, a classification for people with extraordinary ability in fields like arts, sciences, business, and athletics. Effective as of...

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The Secret Behind Unused Visas and Caps

Unused immigrant visas and the determination of visa caps are critical aspects of U.S. immigration law. They impact thousands of immigrants waiting to move to the U.S. but face delays due to legislative frameworks. Section...

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Diversity Visa Lottery Registration for 2026 Is Now Open!

The US Diversity Visa (DV) Program, also known as the Green Card Lottery, is an annual opportunity for individuals from countries with low immigration rates to the United States to apply for permanent residency. The...

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How the AAO Reviews USCIS Immigration Decisions?

The Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) plays a critical role in reviewing decisions made by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). When a petition or application for immigration benefits is denied, the AAO steps in to...

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New USCIS Rules Safeguard EB-5 Investors

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced new guidelines to protect good faith investors in the EB-5 program, offering them more security against fraud and project failure. The EB-5 program, a popular option...

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I-140 Petition: USCIS’s New Guidelines on Fees

Form I-140: Understanding Fees and Completing Information Correctly Filing Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, can be a complex process involving multiple steps and financial considerations. Since April 2024, a significant number of I-140...

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Maximizing Your H-2B Visa Chances: Legal Tips

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the H-2B visa cap for the first half of fiscal year 2025 has been reached. This visa program allows U.S. businesses to temporarily employ foreign nonagricultural...

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Options for Extending STEM OPT Beyond 24 Months

As the landscape of immigration policies evolves, F-1 students pursuing STEM fields in the U.S. are offered several opportunities to extend their stay beyond the traditional academic journey. This article explores key updates and strategies...

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