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J1 Visa: Updated Residency Guidance Issued

J1 Visa: Updated Residency Guidance Issued USCIS has issued updated its policy guidance on the two-year foreign residence requirement for the J-1visa classification for exchange visitors. The new guidance clarifies how USCIS determines whether the

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H-1B Visa In-Country Renewal Pilot

H-1B Visa In-Country Renewal Pilot H-1B visa holders will be permited to apply to renew their status while in the USA, under a new pilot due to launch in 2024. Details of the scheme were

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What is the Difference between the E1 & E2 Visas?

If you have plans to move to the US for business, which US visa is best for your needs? We look at the two main immigration routes for non-US businesses- the E-1 visa for companies trading with the US, and the E-2 visa for start-ups and investors.

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E-Verify: Check US Employment Eligibility

E-Verify: Check US Employment Eligibility The E-Verify system adds an extra layer of protection for US employers to ensure that they are only employing those lawfully permitted to work in the USA. It also means

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DHS Announces Proposal for H-1B Visa Reforms

DHS Announces Proposed H-1B Visa Reforms The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) today, on October 23, 2023, putting forward changes to the existing regulations that will

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US Citizenship v Residency

US citizenship v residency As either a permanent resident or fully fledged citizen of the United States, you have made a decision to call America your home, and to respect and obey its laws, but

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US Embassy in Israel: Service Update

In light of the ongoing conflict and unrest in the region, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem issued the following guidance on October 16, 2023: Due to the ongoing security situation, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem

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E2 Visa Investment Amount

There are many aspects to submitting a winning E2 application, but this piece will focus on one central requirement – making a “substantial investment.”

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DS-156E for E1 & E2 Visa Applications

DS-156E for E1 & E2 Visa Applications If you are looking to apply for a nonimmigrant visa to come to the United States under either the E-1 or E-2 classifications, you will need to know

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Israel to Join US ESTA Visa Waiver Program

Israel to Join US ESTA Visa Waiver Program Israel has been designated a participating nation in the United States’ Visa Waiver Program (VWP). In a joint statement issued by the released by the Department of

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