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1988 Immigration Law Still Influence Modern Policies?

In 1988, the United States passed Public Law 100-525, an amendment to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). At the time, the changes were technical and administrative, but they laid important groundwork for immigration policy...

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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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T Visa 2024: New Rules to Safeguard Trafficking Survivors

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced new measures to bolster protections for victims of human trafficking through the T Nonimmigrant Visa Program. The finalized rule is designed to reduce barriers for victims...

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STEM Students, Take Note! USCIS Issues Major OPT Updates

On August 27, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced critical updates to the guidance concerning F/M nonimmigrant students. These changes, particularly regarding optional practical training (OPT) for STEM fields, impact how students...

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