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H-1B Visa Abuse: How Middlemen Exploit the System
The H-1B visa program, designed to fill specialty occupations, has been undermined by middlemen manipulating the lottery system. Tactics include multiple registrations and creating shell companies, reducing legitimate applicants' chances.…
US State Department Streamlines Student Visa Process
The US State Department is streamlining student visa processing by increasing staff, extending visa validity, prioritizing applications, expanding…
USCIS Announces Second H-1B Lottery Selection for FY 2025 Registrations
USCIS announced a second random selection for FY 2025 H-1B cap due to insufficient initial registrations. This second…
USCIS Updates Investment Thresholds for International Entrepreneurs
USCIS will update investment and revenue thresholds for the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER) every three years to reflect…
US Expands STEM Fields for Foreign Graduates
The US has expanded the STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, now including fields like environmental economics. International…
Lost Green Card and No Response from USCIS?
If your Green Card is lost in the mail, verify delivery with the USPS tracking number. If undelivered,…
Understanding the August 2024 Visa Bulletin: A Guide to U.S. Immigration Policies
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has released the August 2024 Visa Bulletin, which provides…
USCIS Alert: Outdated Forms Will Be Rejected
USCIS updated most immigration forms on April 1, 2024, and the grace period for old forms ended on…
USCIS Updates: New Customer Service and Safe Address Procedures
USCIS has updated its Policy Manual to enhance customer service and confidentiality for individuals protected under 8 U.S.C.…
USCIS Extends Employment Authorization for TPS Holders from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan
The USCIS has extended Employment Authorization Documents for TPS beneficiaries from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan…