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Trump Changes U.S. Citizenship Test
Trump Administration Announces Changes to U.S. Citizenship Test. The Trump administration has announced changes to the U.S. citizenship test, reinstating the revised 2020 version that had been replaced by the Biden administration in 2021. According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the goal is to “better assess applicants’ knowledge of U.S. history and government.” The new 2025 exam will restore the 2020 format, increasing the number of possible questi
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4 days ago2 min read


DHS Modernizes the H-2A Filing Process
DHS Streamlines the H-2A Filing Process for Agricultural Employers. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in coordination with...
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Oct 92 min read


Naturalization Rules Highlight Character Standards
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reaffirms that the evaluation of Good Moral Character (GMC) is an essential element...
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Oct 12 min read


When to File Your Adjustment of Status Application
When to File Your Adjustment of Status Application for Family-Sponsored or Employment-Based Preference Visas: October 2025. If you wish...
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Sep 242 min read


EB-2 and EB-2 NIW Visa Issuance Suspended Until October 2025
EB-2 and EB-2 NIW Visa Issuance Suspended Until October 2025. The U.S. Department of State has announced that the annual quota of EB-2...
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Sep 171 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


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. 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


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


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


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
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