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Changes Proposed to H‑1B Cap Selection Process

US authorities are exploring changes to the way cap‑subject H‑1B visas are awarded, potentially weighing applications based on certain objective factors instead of the existing random lottery. On July 17, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security

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N400 Interview: How to Prepare

Applying for US citizenship is a major step, and for many, the N-400 interview is the most stressful part of the process. It’s where your application moves from paperwork to face-to-face scrutiny and it’s often

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2026 FY H1B Cap Reached

On July 18, 2025, USCIS announced that it had reached the annual quota of H‑1B visas for FY 2026. The congressionally‑mandated allotment consists of 65,000 standard slots plus 20,000 reserved for holders of US master’s or higher

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Green Card Number: Essential Guide

A Green Card is the document that proves an individual’s right to live and work in the United States. Printed on it is a unique Green Card number. This number follows you into immigration applications,

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E2 Visa: Ultimate Guide 2025

The E2 visa might be America’s best-kept immigration secret. Quietly facilitating thousands of entrepreneurial dreams each year, this visa punches well above its weight by opening doors for investors, businesses and even entire families. Despite

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Updated Form I-129 from July 2025

USCIS has released an updated version of Form I‑129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, which employers will be required to use on relevant petitions from July 30, 2025, must be filed using the new edition.

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Proposal to End Duration of Status

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is moving forward with a regulatory proposal that could significantly change how certain nonimmigrant visa holders maintain lawful status in the United States.   Proposal to End Duration of

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New US Immigration Fees Introduced July 2025

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), enacted on July 4, 2025, introduces a range of new US immigration-related fees and raises the costs of specific application types. Alongside sizeable appropriations for border security, the

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H1B Cap Exempt Guide

An H1B cap exempt petition refers to a type of H1B visa filing that is not subject to the annual quota or lottery process. Each year, the US government sets a limit of 85,000 new

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US Green Card Renewal Guidance

While permanent residence status is the US is indefinite, the physical Green Cards that are issued to prove this, however, are typically valid for only 10 years. As such, as a US Green Card holder,

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