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USCIS Issues New Guidance on Family-Based Immigration
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released updated policy guidance in its Policy Manual aimed at strengthening the...
Wykrota Law Firm
Aug 6, 20252 min read
New $250,00 U.S. Visa Fee Approved
U.S. Approves New $250 Fee for Nonimmigrant Visa Issuance. The United States government has approved a new mandatory fee of $250 for...
Wykrota Law Firm
Jul 29, 20252 min read
Joseph B. Edlow - USCIS New Director
Image: Joseph B. Edlow/LinkedIn Joseph B. Edlow Assumes Leadership of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). On July 15,...
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Jul 22, 20252 min read
Trump Excludes Immigrant Access to Head Start
Trump Administration Excludes Undocumented Immigrants from Head Start and Restricts Access to Other Public Benefits. The United States...
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Jul 17, 20252 min read
USCIS Reaches Historic Record of Case Backlogs
The United States immigration system is experiencing one of the most severe crises in its history. According to data from USCIS (U.S....
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Jul 11, 20252 min read
U.S. Military Duty for Green Card Holders
Lawful permanent residents of the United States, commonly known as Green Card holders, may be subject to military service during times of...
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Jun 26, 20252 min read
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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Jun 18, 20253 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 12, 20252 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 2, 20252 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 22, 20252 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 15, 20251 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 13, 20253 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 9, 20251 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 3, 20251 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 12, 20251 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 28, 20253 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 21, 20252 min read
Global Entry
Global Entry is a pre-approval program for international travelers arriving in the United States. It was developed by the U.S. Customs...
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Feb 22, 20241 min read
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