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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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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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Why is USCIS Taking So Long? – Find Out How

If you’re finding it tough to navigate the complexities of USCIS processes, you’re not alone. Many individuals face challenges with their immigration cases, especially when dealing with delays and the need for assistance. Understanding the...

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Why DHS and USCIS Keep Decades of Immigration Records Digitized?

Immigration records hold immense importance in verifying eligibility and documenting history. The USCIS Integrated Digitization Document Management Program (IDDMP) now stores critical records digitally, making them accessible for mission-related tasks. Recent updates involve collaboration with...

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Do You Know the Legal Requirements of Form I-9? Here’s

Understanding the process of employment eligibility verification is crucial for both employers and employees in the United States. Form I-9, issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), plays a vital role in this...

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How Can You Build a Strong EB-2 NIW Case? A

Authors: Jonathan Wasden & Justin Rivera, Immigration Attorneys Provide a concise overview of the EB-2 NIW process, emphasizing that it offers a unique path to U.S. residency by waiving the typical job offer requirement in cases...

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What is Notice to Appear (NTA) Policy? When USCIS May

Authors: Jonathan Wasden & Justin Rivera, Immigration Attorneys The Notice to Appear (NTA) policy is an important part of U.S. immigration law, specifically for those who may face removal from the country. It involves the issuance...

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Missed Your Visa Deadline? Learn About Extraordinary Circumstances Exceptions!

Authors: Jonathan Wasden & Justin Rivera, Immigration Attorneys Understanding how to extend your stay or change your immigration status in the U.S. can feel overwhelming. Many nonimmigrants find themselves in situations where they need to take...

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