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CR1 & IR1 Spouse Visa Guide

If you are the spouse of an American citizen, you may be seeking permission to come to the United States under either a CR1 visa or an IR1 visa. The CR1 and IR1 visas are

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PERM Labor Certification: Processing Guide

When recruiting foreign workers to fill skills gaps in your workforce, there are various procedural hurdles that have to be met, including seeking PERM labor certification to allow you to permanently employ someone in your

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End of Fall 2025 US Government Shutdown

The US government has reopened after a 43-day lapse in funding that began on October 1 2025. A short-term funding bill passed by Congress has restored federal operations until January 30 2026. Immigration services that

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Q1 Visa For US Cultural Exchanges

The Q1 visa classification is for foreign nationals who plan to take part in a bona fide cultural exchange program in the United States that combines structured cultural activities with paid work. It is a

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Green Card Rules, Rights & Responsibilities

A Green Card grants permanent resident status in the US, allowing individuals to live and work in the country indefinitely. While it provides many benefits, including a pathway to citizenship, holders must follow specific rules

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US Visa Integrity Fee: Who Pays & How Much?

Under the US Visa Integrity and Security Fee provisions, a new $250 charge has been created in statute that will apply to most nonimmigrant visa issuances, including visitor, student, work and dependant categories, once the

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