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USCIS Now Tracking Social Media! Will Your Posts Impact Your

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a new requirement for certain immigration applicants to provide their social media identifiers. This change is part of an effort to enhance national security and identity...

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DOL Announces Key Updates to PERM Online Filing System

The Department of Labor (DOL) has released new updates to its Permanent Employment Certification (PERM) online filing system. These changes, announced on February 3, 2025, provide additional tools for attorneys managing labor certification cases. One...

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Form I-134A Paused! How Will This Impact Immigrants and Supporters?

In response to the recent executive order titled “Securing Our Borders,” the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has temporarily stopped accepting Form I-134A, known as the Online Request to be a Supporter and Declaration...

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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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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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Which U.S. Visas Open the Door for Farmers? Don’t Miss

Farmers play a crucial role in the U.S. economy, contributing to food security and rural development. For those seeking to become Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), there are specific pathways and requirements. This article explores how...

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Decommissioning of legacy Permanent Online System by the OFLC with transition to FLAG System for labor certification.

Can You Afford to Miss This Deadline? Legacy System Decommission

The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) is set to decommission its legacy Permanent Online System on December 1, 2024. This system has been a cornerstone for accessing permanent labor certification applications and final determinations....

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Mass Deportation in 2024?: The Financial and Legal Costs of

With the reelection of Donald Trump in 2024, discussions about stricter immigration enforcement and mass deportations are dominating headlines. Deportation is no longer just about removal from the U.S.; it often comes with hefty civil...

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