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Texas Congresswoman Pushes to Legalize Dreamers

Source: FlickrAttribution mollyktadams U.S. Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia of the state of Texas is leading a renewed push to create a pathway to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. Currently, DACA recipients are allowed to renew their DACA benefits but the future of the program remains uncertain. Following…

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February 2025 Visa Bulletin: Minimal Movement in Employment-Based Categories, No Movement in Family Sponsored Categories

We are pleased to report that today the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs published the February 2025 Visa Bulletin. In this blog post, we breakdown the movement of the employment-based and family-sponsored categories in the coming month. USCIS Adjustment of Status For employment-based preference categories, the U.S. Citizenship and…

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DHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Ukraine for 18 Months

We are pleased to report that the Department of Homeland Security recently announced that it will be extending Ukraine’s designation for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), for an 18-month period, from April 20, 2025, through October 19, 2026. The extension was made based on the Secretary of Homeland Security’s assessment that Ukraine faces…

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New Final Rule Brings Major Changes to the H-1B Visa Program in 2025

New changes to the H-1B work visa program are coming on January 17, 2025. A new final rule published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the Federal Register lays out some of the critical changes that H-1B beneficiaries and U.S. employers can expect. These changes will become effective…

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Immigration Roundup: USCIS Announces NEW Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence, and Increase of the Automatic Extension Period for EAD Renewals

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced some important updates for green card applicants, and those renewing existing employment authorization documents also known as EADs. I-485 New Green Card Application Form On December 10, 2024, USCIS published a new edition of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Resident…

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January 2025 Visa Bulletin: Major Movement for Family Sponsored Categories and Modest Movement for Employment-Based

We are pleased to report that today the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs published the January 2025 Visa Bulletin. In this blog post, we breakdown the movement of the employment-based and family-sponsored categories in the coming month. USCIS Adjustment of Status The U.S. Citizenship and immigration Services (USCIS)…

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December Visa Bulletin: Except for Final Action EB-2 and EB-3 India, Absolutely No Advancements

We are pleased to report that today the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs published the December Visa Bulletin. Unfortunately, the December Visa Bulletin brings almost no movement. USCIS Adjustment of Status For employment-based and family-sponsored preference categories, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed it will continue to use…

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USCIS Releases Updated Guidance for Expedite Request Criteria

On October 11, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released updated guidance for requests to expedite travel-related documents and expedite requests relating to government interests. The guidance is effective immediately. Who may file an expedite request? Individuals who are located inside the United States may request that USCIS…

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Biden Administration Announces DED and TPS Protections for Lebanese Nationals in the United States

Today, October 17, 2024, the U.S. government announced new measures providing immigration relief to Lebanese nationals currently residing inside the United States. 18-Month Designation of TPS for Lebanon Firstly, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the designation of Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for a period of 18 months.…

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Navigating the Path to Success: Mastering the O-1A Visa and Paving the Way to EB-1A Approval

In the complex landscape of U.S. immigration, the O-1A visa stands out as a great option for individuals with extraordinary abilities in fields such as business, sciences, athletics, or education. This visa offers a pathway for highly talented professionals to work in the United States while showcasing their exceptional expertise.…

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