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Green Card Holder Family Sponsorship

For many green card holders, the ability to bring close family members to the United States is one of the most important benefits of permanent residency. The process, however, is not as broad or as

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Revised H-1B Cap Rule Moves to Next Stage

On August 8, 2025, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) completed its review of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposal that would revise how H-1B cap petitions are selected. The proposal

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New US B-1/B-2 Visa Bond Pilot Program

On August 20, 2025, the US Department of State will implement a one-year Visa Bond Pilot Program under a temporary final rule. The program requires certain applicants for B-1 (business visitor) and B-2 (tourist) visas

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Form I-485 Green Card Application

If you are currently living in the United States and would like to adjust your status to that of a lawful permanent resident, you will first need to know all about Form I-485. This is

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H1B Specialty Occupation Guide 2025

The H1B specialty occupation visa is a popular choice for skilled migrant workers and American employers alike. It gives overseas graduate-level workers the opportunity to be sponsored in a highly skilled job role, not only

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US Family Visa Petitions Under Stricter Review

On August 1, 2025, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released new policy guidance tightening its procedures for reviewing family-based immigrant visa petitions. The updates, now formally incorporated into the USCIS Policy Manual, took effect

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USCIS Guide 2025: Services, Forms & Status Checks

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the federal agency responsible for overseeing lawful immigration to the United States. The agency manages the adjudication and approval of immigration and citizenship benefits for individuals seeking

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US Asylum Program Fee 2025

The Asylum Program Fee is payable by certain employers filing Forms I-129, I-129CW or I-140 on behalf of nonimmigrant or immigrant workers. It is a further cost that employers will need to take account of

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EB2 NIW: Green Card via National Interest Waiver

The EB2 National Interest Waiver offers a pathway to U.S. permanent residence for professionals, researchers, and entrepreneurs whose work provides a clear benefit to the United States. Unlike most employment-based green card options, the NIW

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How to Start a Consultancy in USA

For non-US nationals with a high degree of expertise in a particular field, you may be looking to leverage your knowledge to build a profitable consulting business in the United States. You may already have

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