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H-1B Overhaul via Executive Action: From Lottery to Weighted Selection
The H-1B program now prioritizes high-wage earners through a weighted selection system and a new $100,000 fee for overseas recruits.…
Government Warns About Green Card Scams Amid Tougher Immigration Moves
Federal authorities are warning green card applicants about sophisticated fee scams involving fake websites and payment apps. USCIS confirms that…
Drug Felony Convictions: Do They Bar Green Card Applications?
Current U.S. immigration policy treats drug felonies as primary barriers to residency. Enhanced vetting through the USCIS Vetting Center and…
What Immigrants and Students Should Know About U.S. Airport Inspections
New U.S. immigration policies effective late 2025 expand facial biometric requirements and enhance screening for work-visa holders. H-1B workers face…
US Revises Naturalization Test: New Standards for Green Card Holders
USCIS has updated the naturalization process for 2025, introducing a more difficult 128-question civics test and stricter vetting procedures. Applicants…
Green Card Timing for H-1B Professionals in 2026: Start by Year 2
The 2026 immigration landscape requires H-1B holders to start Green Card sponsorship by Year 2 rather than Year 4. This…
California Mask Ban for Immigration Agents Triggers Federal Lawsuit
The DOJ has sued California to block laws (SB 627 and SB 805) that restrict how federal immigration agents identify…
New England States and the Federal Deportation Push: A Regional Look
New England's response to federal deportation efforts is split, with New Hampshire mandating ICE cooperation while others restrict it. These…