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Bloomberg Investigates Day 1 CPT, the ‘Elaborate Charade.’
Immigration

Bloomberg Investigates Day 1 CPT, the ‘Elaborate Charade.’

The opening paragraphs of a new Bloomberg article on ICE’s controversial “Day 1 CPT” (Curricular Practical Training) are quite eye-opening: At 1 p.m. on certain ...
The Biden Administration will not renew the Humanitarian Parole program for Cubans and Haitians.
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The Biden Administration will not renew the Humanitarian Parole program for Cubans and Haitians.

The CHNV parole program was first launched in October 2022 to discourage illegal border crossings. The CHNV parole program was first launched in October of ...
Visa Lawyer Blog: Registration for FY 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery is now open until November 5th.
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Visa Lawyer Blog: Registration for FY 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery is now open until November 5th.

Great news! Online registration for the Diversity Visa Lottery Program for fiscal year 2026 (DV-2026) is now open and will remain open until November 5, ...
USCIS publishes guidance for I-140 petitioners to pay for the Asylum Fee program — Visa Lawyer Blog – September 30, 2024
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USCIS publishes guidance for I-140 petitioners to pay for the Asylum Fee program — Visa Lawyer Blog – September 30, 2024

Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published guidance to help petitioners of Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers submit the correct filing ...
Visa Lawyer Blog: U.S. government designates Qatar as a visa waiver program effective no later than December 1, 2024
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Visa Lawyer Blog: U.S. government designates Qatar as a visa waiver program effective no later than December 1, 2024

The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State announced Qatar’s designation on September 24th. Qatar’s designation was announced on September 24th by the ...
Visa Lawyer Blog: USCIS Announces that the H-2B cap has been reached for the first half of fiscal year 2025 — September 23, 2024
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Visa Lawyer Blog: USCIS Announces that the H-2B cap has been reached for the first half of fiscal year 2025 — September 23, 2024

On September 19, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has received enough petitions to reach the mandatory numerical cap on new ...
Visa Lawyer Blog: USCIS Announces 36-Month Extensions for I-90 Renewal Green Card Applications — September 19, 2024
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Visa Lawyer Blog: USCIS Announces 36-Month Extensions for I-90 Renewal Green Card Applications — September 19, 2024

We are excited to share new updates for green card holders who are renewing their Permanent Resident Cards (Green Cards). Starting September 10, 2024, the ...
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01 al. vs. DHS et. Case 6:24-cv-00306 (E.D. Tex. ), which is currently blocking the approval of applications filed under the Biden administration’s parole in ...
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In For Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed it will use the Dates for Filing chart to determine filing eligibility for adjustment of status ...