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H-1B visa demand still strong as USCIS gets 344K registrations for 85K quota

For FY26, USCIS received 343,981 H-1B registrations but only 85,000 can be approved. New anti-fraud and beneficiary-centric reforms dramatically reduced…

Department of Homeland Security Weighs Immigrant Reality TV Show

DHS is reviewing but has not approved a reality TV show proposal awarding citizenship to immigrant contestants. Secretary Kristi Noem…

Governor Ivey signs Senate Bill 158 banning foreign licenses as voter ID

Governor Ivey signed Alabama’s Senate Bills 158 and 63, restricting foreign driver licenses for voting and expanding biometric data collection…

Trump Administration Pushes DHS to Grab H-1B Visa Biometrics

Starting April 2025, DHS expanded biometric requirements for H-1B visa applicants flagged for “adverse information,” mandating fingerprints and home address…

R-1 visa allows religious workers up to five years in the US

The R-1 visa lets nonprofit U.S. religious groups sponsor clergy and staff from abroad for up to five years. After…

Belgium cuts work visa wait to 15 days for skilled foreign workers

Belgium’s Flemish region now processes skilled foreign work visas in just 15 days from May 2025, with broader national reforms…

Key Differences Between june 2025 vs May 2025 Visa Bulletins: Changes Explained

The U.S. Department of State has released the June 2025 Visa Bulletin, following the May 2025 edition. This article provides…

Understanding the June 2025 Visa Bulletin: A Guide to U.S. Immigration Policies

The U.S. Department of State has released the June 2025 Visa Bulletin, detailing the availability of family-sponsored and employment-based immigrant…