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Record-Breaking Year for U.S. Visas: What It Means for Immigration and Travel

In Fiscal Year 2024, the U.S. Department of State set a new world record by issuing 11.5 million visas, breaking all previous records. This milestone is a testament to the resilience and efficiency of the U.S. immigration system, especially following...

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2025 US Diversity Visa Lottery Opens October 4

The U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery is Now Open for the 2025 Fiscal Year Registration opens October 4, 2023 - November 7, 2023, for the FY2025 Diversity Visa lottery to grant Green Cards to more than 50,000 randomly selected people from...

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Can I Get A Visa By Witnessing A Crime?

A U visa is a nonimmigrant visa for victims of certain crimes who have been helpful to law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of those crimes. The U visa is a temporary visa, but it can lead to permanent...

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How Can I Extend My Stay In The United States?

If you are in the United States on a Visitor Visa and want to extend your stay, you are required to file a request with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). You can extend a B-1 or B-2 Visitor Visa...

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Why Was My Visa Denied?

I attended my immigrant visa interview at the consular office, but the consular officer denied my visa. I am not sure why my visa was denied, and I would like to know what I can do next. He did not...

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Updated Evidence Guidelines for O-1B Visa Applicants

An O-1B nonimmigrant visa is for foreign nationals who have extraordinary abilities or achievements in the arts, motion picture, or television industries. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is clarifying its guidance on evaluating evidence to determine eligibility for O-1B...

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New Premium Processing Procedures for Certain F-1 Students Who Need OPT or STEM OPT Extensions

More good news for F-1 OPT and STEM OPT international students! U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced expanding premium processing is available for certain F-1 international students who are enrolled in optional practical training (OPT) and F-1 students...

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USCIS Interview Waivers for Marriage Based Visa

USCIS has recently started waiving interviews for certain marriage-based visa applications. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has required that a married couple appears for an interview to ‘prove’ that they were in a bona fide marriage - as opposed...

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New Guidelines for F-1 Visa Students Experiencing Severe Economic Hardship

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is clarifying policy guidance on the period of time that F-1 visa students are authorized to work under the Special Student Relief (SRR) provisions. On February 22, 2023, USCIS issued new guidance for F-1...

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Top 13 Immigration Mistakes to Avoid When Filing Paperwork: Free Guide

Immigration applications can be complicated and confusing. A lot of paperwork must be filled out when coming to the United States temporarily or permanently for work, family or vacation. Individuals are under a lot of pressure to fill out the...

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