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US State Department Warns Students: ‘Study, Don’t Disrupt Classes’ as Visas Open
US student visas face new fixed-term limits replacing duration of status, along with extended social media screening, beginning July 2025.…
Immigration Authorities Crack Down on Unjustified Permit Applications
Starting mid-2024, the US halted new work permits for asylum seekers and increased enforcement against visa overstays, targeting abuse and…
How to Apply for a Refugee Travel Document: Step-by-Step Guide
Refugee Travel Documents enable safe travel abroad for US refugees or asylees without national passports. Applications require Form I-131, a…
What Is a Refugee Travel Document and How Does It Work?
RTDs provide recognized refugees the ability to travel abroad despite lacking home country passports. They are legally required by 145…
General IRS Return Requirements for Valid Taxpayer Identification Numbers
Filing U.S. taxes requires valid Taxpayer Identification Numbers: SSNs for eligible workers, ITINs for non-eligible filers, and ATINs for adopted…
Recent Convictions Highlight USCIS Enforcement Against Immigration Fraud
The conviction of Nasir Hussain in May 2025 highlights the U.S. crackdown on false declarations in work permit immigration applications.…
Ireland Enforces New Visa Rules for South African and Botswana Nationals
Ireland imposes visa requirements on South African and Botswana nationals from July 2024 for all travel. Processing takes about two…
US Allows Entrepreneurs to Apply for Self-Sponsored H-1B Visas
Starting January 2025, entrepreneurs owning over 50% of US corporations or LLCs can self-petition H-1B visas. Requirements include a clear…