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The State Department Announces New Visa Interview Waiver Restrictions Effective February 18th

On February 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced new changes to the Visa Interview Waiver program, further adding to the unpredictability of the Trump administration. Among these changes, the State Department has limited the categories of non-immigrants who are eligible to receive waivers of the in-person interview…

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On Day One President Trump Issues Thirteen Executive Orders on Immigration, Ending Birthright Citizenship, Enhancing Visa Vetting and Screening, End of CHNV Parole, and more

It has been less than 24 hours since President Donald Trump has taken office, and he has already signed into law a flurry of executive orders directly impacting immigration. More than a dozen of these executive orders dismantle Biden era immigration policies, and usher in restrictive policies for visa seekers,…

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What U.S. College Graduates Need to Know About the President’s New Executive Action on Immigration (Dreamers and Undocumented Individuals)

Last week the world of immigration experienced a seismic event. The President announced a historic executive action on immigration that will forever change the lives of undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens and streamline the nonimmigrant work visa process for DACA recipients and other individuals. In this blog post, we share…

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USCIS Announces Continued Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests Through March 26, 2022

Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! In this post, we share with you an exciting new update from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that will provide relief to those who have received a Request for Evidence, Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID), or such similar request. USCIS RFE/NOID Flexibility…

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A Nurse’s Guide to Working in the United States

In this post, we discuss the different options available for foreign nurses to work in the United States. First, let’s discuss licensure requirements. Registered Nurse License Requirements by Examination Educated Outside the U.S. Educational Evaluation of Transcripts: All applicants who graduated from nursing schools outside the United States must have…

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Is the TN Visa right for you?

If you are a citizen of Canada or Mexico and you are interested in working in the United States temporarily, the TN visa may be right for you. Under 8 CFR 214.16, Citizens of Canada or Mexico may seek temporary entry under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to…

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The Latest In Immigration News: TPS Designation for Nepal Terminated, L Pilot Program Kicks Off

TPS Blunders: DHS Announces Termination of TPS Designation for Nepal, with a Delayed Effective Date of 12 months The Department of Homeland Security has formally decided to terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for the country of Nepal. According to a statement released by the Department of Homeland Security,…

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Plan B: Alternatives to the H-1B Visa

What are some alternatives to the H-1B visa? So, you’ve applied for the H-1B visa, and by now you are well aware that the cap has been reached. You may be wondering what you will do if you are not selected in the lottery. Have no fear, we have you…

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USCIS and CBP Announce 6-Month Pilot Program for Canadian L-1 Applicants

Beginning April 30, 2018 until October 31, 2018, the California Service Center (CSC) and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Blaine, Washington, Port of Entry (POE) will implement a joint 6-month pilot program for the benefit of Canadian citizens seeking entry to the United States in L…

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Tips for Obtaining TN Visa Approval for Multiple Employers

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) recently released a NAFTA Reference Guide that is filled with useful information to assist TN visa applicants filing applications under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Specifically, the guide addresses the process for issuing TN visa approval for multiple employers. To facilitate approval…

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