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E-2 Visa - U.S. Nonimmigrant Visa for Investors
The E-2 Visa is a U.S. nonimmigrant visa designed for investors from countries that maintain a treaty of commerce and navigation with the...
Wykrota Law Firm
Aug 291 min read
USCIS Updates Policy CSPA Age Calculation
The USCIS is updating the Policy Manual to clarify that, for purposes of Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) age calculation, a visa is...
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Aug 202 min read
The Department of State Posted the September 2025 Visa Bulletin
The U.S. Department of State has released the September 2025 Visa Bulletin, providing updates on “Final Action Dates,” “Dates for...
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Aug 141 min read
U.S. Department of State Revises Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waiver Policy
Effective September 2, 2025, the Department of State will update the categories of applicants that may be eligible for a waiver of the...
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Aug 121 min read
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...
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Aug 62 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
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 222 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 172 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 112 min read
U.S. House Passes the One Big Beautiful Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), a comprehensive piece of legislation proposed by...
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Jul 92 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
U.S. Requires Social Media Access for Student Visas
The United States government has introduced a new and stringent requirement for foreign nationals seeking to study in the country:...
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Jun 232 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 183 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. 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
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
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