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New US Naturalization Civics Test Launched

USCIS has announced that a new version of the naturalization civics test will take effect for applicants filing Form N-400 on or after October 20, 2025. The change was confirmed in a Federal Register notice

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Treaty & Professional Work Visas USA

International trade, investment, and professional exchange play an important role in strengthening the U.S. economy and global commercial relationships. To facilitate these objectives, the United States offers a set of treaty-based and professional nonimmigrant visas

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US Media Visa (I Visa) Guide

Foreign media representatives who need to travel to the United States for professional purposes are generally required to apply for a Media (I) visa. This visa category is designed for journalists, film crews, editors and

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J1 Visa Guide

The J-1 visa is a non-immigrant route that enables foreign nationals to participate in approved Exchange Visitor Programs in the United States. Established under the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (the Fulbright-Hays

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J-1 Visa Employment Rules & Restrictions

The J-1 visa allows foreign nationals to come to the United States to participate in approved exchange programs that promote cultural, educational, and professional development. While the visa offers valuable opportunities, employment under J-1 status

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J-1 Visa Sponsorship Guide

The J-1 visa is a United States nonimmigrant route that facilitates cultural exchange and professional development. It is widely used by students, researchers, interns, teachers, au pairs, physicians, and others who participate in structured exchange

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J1 Visa Sponsors Guide

The J-1 visa is a key route for international exchange, allowing foreign nationals to travel to the United States to participate in approved cultural, educational, and professional programs. It is used for internships, research, training,

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J-1 Waiver Guide

The J-1 visa is widely used by foreign nationals taking part in US exchange visitor programmes, ranging from academic study and research to cultural exchange and medical training. While the visa opens doors to valuable

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J1 Visa Meaning Explained

The J1 visa is one of the most widely recognised US visa routes for individuals seeking to take part in exchange visitor programs. It plays an important role in fostering international cultural exchange, professional development,

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DS-2019 Form for J Visa Sponsorship

The DS-2019 form is at the heart of the United States J visa programme. Officially known as the “Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status,” this document is issued by an approved sponsor and

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Exchange Visitor (J) Visa Guide

The United States Exchange Visitor (J) visa is a non-immigrant category administered primarily by the U.S. Department of State (DoS) through the Exchange Visitor Program. It supports approved cultural exchange, academic development, and professional training.

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P4 Visa Guide

The United States offers several visa categories to accommodate not only foreign nationals who come to the country to work, study, or perform, but also their families. For athletes, entertainers, and artists entering under the

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P1A Visa Guide

The P1A visa is a United States nonimmigrant visa designed specifically for athletes who have achieved international recognition. It allows them to enter the US temporarily to participate in competitions, tournaments, and other sporting events,

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P1B Visa Guide

The United States provides a number of temporary worker visa routes for foreign nationals taking part in professional activities. Among these, the P1B visa is specifically designed for entertainers who perform as part of a

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O1B Visa Guide

The O1B visa is a United States nonimmigrant category for individuals who can demonstrate extraordinary ability in the arts (measured by “distinction”) or a record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television (MPTV)

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H-2B Visa Guide

The H-2B visa is a US nonimmigrant route that allows American employers to hire foreign nationals for temporary, non-agricultural jobs when there are not enough qualified US workers available. It is widely used in industries

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H-1B1 Visa Guide

  The H-1B1 visa is a nonimmigrant category created under the United States’ free trade agreements (FTAs) with Chile and Singapore. It provides a streamlined route for professionals from these two countries to work in

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H-2A Visa for US Agricultural Workers

The H-2A visa is a US temporary work route that allows foreign nationals to take up seasonal or temporary agricultural employment when there are not enough domestic workers available. It provides US farms and agribusinesses

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Temporary Worker Visas USA

Temporary worker visas allow foreign nationals to enter the United States for a fixed period to carry out employment in specific roles. Unlike immigrant visas, which provide a pathway to permanent residence, these nonimmigrant visas

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