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36 Nations Face Possible U.S. Travel Ban
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is considering a sweeping expansion of its travel restrictions, potentially adding 36...
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1 day ago3 min read


U.S. Immigration: Premium Processing
Premium Processing is a service offered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that allows for expedited processing of...
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Jun 122 min read


Supreme Court Approves Mass Visa Revocations
The United States Supreme Court ruled on Friday (30) that the administration of President Donald Trump may revoke the temporary legal...
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Jun 22 min read


U.S. Halt Student Visa Appointments
The Trump administration has directed U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide to temporarily halt the scheduling of new student and...
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May 292 min read


U.S. Launches First Self-Deportation Flight
The United States government has carried out on May 20th, 2025, the first flight under its voluntary deportation initiative, officially...
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May 222 min read


The Department of State Posted the June 2025 Visa Bulletin
The U.S. Department of State has released the June 2025 Visa Bulletin, with updates on “Final Action Dates,” “Dates for Filing,” the...
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May 151 min read


Real ID: Rules and Requirements
As of May 7, 2025, the U.S. federal government has fully implemented the REAL ID Act, requiring all travelers aged 18 and older to...
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May 133 min read


Green Card and Visas are a Privilege, not a Right
Obtaining a visa or lawful permanent residency (green card) in the United States is, from both a legal and diplomatic standpoint, a...
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May 91 min read


An Overview of Donald Trump's Tariff Measures
Last week, financial markets and international trade were significantly impacted after United States President Donald Trump announced the...
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Apr 111 min read


Trump Announces New ''Gold Card'' Visa for Foreign Investors
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new residency program for foreigners, the “Gold Card,” which will cost $5 million and offer a...
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Apr 31 min read


Visa Changes for Entry into Brazil Starting April 2025
Starting April 10, 2025, citizens of the United States, Canada, Australia, and Brazil (without a Brazilian passport) will be required to...
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Mar 281 min read


Property Tax in the United States
In the United States, property taxes are one of the country’s main sources of revenue, essential for funding public services such as...
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Mar 272 min read


Doctor Shortage in the U.S.: Opportunity for Foreign Professionals
The United States is facing a growing shortage of physicians/doctors, particularly in rural and less populated areas. This deficit is...
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Mar 192 min read


The Department of State Posted the April 2025 Visa Bulletin
The U.S. Department of State has released the April 2025 Visa Bulletin, detailing the wait times for green card applicants. USCIS has...
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Mar 121 min read


Legal Project Management
Legal Project Management (LPM) is the application of project management techniques and principles to the legal sector, aimed at...
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Mar 101 min read


USCIS Announced Alien Registration Requirement
USCIS announced on January 20, 2025, President Trump issued the Protecting the American People Against Invasion executive order,...
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Feb 283 min read


The Path to the EB-2 NIW Visa
The EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) visa is a U.S. permanent residency (Green Card) category designed for highly skilled...
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Feb 281 min read


Distinction Between Nationality X Naturalization
In the United States, the concepts of nationality and naturalization are distinct. Nationality refers to the legal bond between an...
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Feb 212 min read


U.S. Visa Interview Waiver Requirements Change
The United States has reinstated stringent eligibility criteria for its Visa Interview Waiver, commonly referred to as the 'dropbox'...
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Feb 171 min read


DHS Publishes Federal Register Notice Extending Temporary Protected Status for Ukraine
The Department of Homeland Security announced on Jan. 10, 2025, the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine for 18...
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Feb 112 min read
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