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U.S. Announces New Rules and Fees for H-1B Visas
The U.S. government has announced new measures impacting the H-1B visa program. On September 19, 2025, the President signed a Proclamation on the Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers , representing an initial step toward reforming the H-1B program. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) on September 21, 2025, all new H-1B petitions must include an additional payment of $100,000 as a condition of eligibility. At the same time, USCIS confirmed that it w
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Oct 242 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...
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Jul 292 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 262 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


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


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


H-1B Electronic Registration Process
The USCIS announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2026 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 7 and run...
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Feb 73 min read


H-1B Final Rule, H-2 Final Rule, and Revised Form I-129 Took Effect on Jan. 17, 2025
H-1B Final Rule, H-2 Final Rule, and Revised Form I-129 Took Effect Jan. 17, 2025. According to the USCIS official website, The...
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Feb 42 min read


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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