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Immigrant Visas: Explore the Categories
There are four main categories of immigrant visas. Â Family Ties: Designed for spouses, children, parents, and siblings of U.S. citizens,...
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Jan 171 min read
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USCIS Offices Closed on January 9th, 2025
President Biden has declared Thursday, Jan. 9th, a National Day of Mourning to remember the life and legacy of James Earl Carter Jr., the...
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Jan 71 min read
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George H.W. Bush and the 1990 Immigration Act
On November 29th, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Immigration Act of 1990 into law, introducing updates to existing...
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Dec 12, 20241 min read
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New USCIS Requirement for Form I-485
USCIS Now Requires Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record to be Submitted with Form I-485 for Certain...
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Dec 6, 20241 min read
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STEAM Professionals
STEAM professionals are those specialized in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. In U.S. immigration...
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Nov 22, 20241 min read
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Form I-130
The I-130 Form, known as the Petition for Alien Relative, is the first step in the United States immigration process used by a U.S....
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Oct 25, 20242 min read
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Journalism in the United States: Challenges and Opportunities
To work as a journalist in the United States, it is essential for professionals to be legally present in the country, meeting the...
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Oct 18, 20242 min read
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Letter of Intent for EBs Visas
The letter of intent for the U.S. Employment-Based (EB) visa is a document in which the applicant explains the purpose of their visa...
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Oct 4, 20242 min read
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The Department of State Posted the October 2024 Visa Bulletin
DOS posted the October 2024 visa bulletin. In addition to final action dates and dates for filing, it contains notes on the diversity...
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Sep 24, 20241 min read
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Expert Opinion Letter
An Expert Opinion Letter is a specialized opinion letter often used in U.S. immigration processes, such as in applications for work visas...
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Sep 10, 20242 min read
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Recommendation Letter
The recommendation letter in the immigrant visa process for the United States is a very important document, especially in cases like the...
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Sep 10, 20242 min read
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The New United States Immigration Law
The new U.S. Immigration Law will took effect on September 19th, establishing new requirements for immigrants seeking to regularize their...
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Sep 10, 20241 min read
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Request for Evidence (RFE)
Request for Evidence (RFE) is a request for additional evidence issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)...
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Aug 2, 20241 min read
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U.S. Visa for Immigrants
The American immigrant visa is a type of visa that allows individuals to permanently move to the United States. Unlike non-immigrant...
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Jul 25, 20242 min read
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A Non-Immigrant American Visa
A non-immigrant visa is an authorization placed in your passport that allows temporary travel to the United States. Typically,...
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Jul 22, 20241 min read
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Family-Based Petitions
Family-based petitions allow American citizens and permanent residents to request the immigration of certain family members to the...
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Jul 17, 20241 min read
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Ilegal Immigration Across the Border Decreased by Approximately 40% in the First Quarter of 2024
The number of immigrants attempting to cross the United States-Mexico border decreased by more than 40% in the months of January,...
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Jul 5, 20241 min read
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U.S. Government Announces Measures to Protect Undocumented Immigrants
On Tuesday, the 18th, President Joe Biden announced a comprehensive reform package that promises to transform the lives of thousands of...
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Jun 21, 20242 min read
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Explore PERM
The Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) is a U.S. government initiative designed to streamline the hiring of foreign workers for...
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May 23, 20241 min read
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Accumulation of Green Cards Increases by 8% in March
The National Visa Center (NVC) of the Department of State has registered an increase in the accumulation of immigrant visas (IV), rising...
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May 16, 20241 min read
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