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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced significant updates to the Cuban Family Reunification Parole (CFRP) and Haitian Family Reunification Parole (HFRP) processes. These modernizations introduce an online application system, expand eligibility for the HFRP, and streamline the process by eliminating in-person interviews for beneficiaries in Cuba and Haiti.…

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a significant overhaul of the H-1B visa program, aiming to streamline the application process, enhance its fairness and effectiveness, and attract highly skilled foreign workers to the United States. The proposed changes, outlined in a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) published…

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released new policy guidance clarifying how they determine whether an exchange visitor (J-visa holder) has fulfilled the 2-year foreign residence requirement. This requirement applies to certain J-visa categories and mandates that the visa holder return to their home country for two…

What is Family Reunification Parole? Family reunification parole (FRP) processes are designed by the USCIS to expedite family reunification for nationals from specific countries under humanitarian grounds or significant public benefit reasons. These processes allow individuals in the United States to apply for their relatives abroad to be paroled into the U.S. on a temporary basis,…

The world of visa and immigration is constantly evolving, and a recent announcement from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has brought significant updates to the forefront, specifically regarding the Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Investor. Form I-526 is a critical document for foreign nationals seeking to immigrate to the United States through the EB-5 Immigrant…

The U.S. Department of State Diversity Visa Lottery (DV Lottery) presents a potential pathway to permanent residency in the United States for individuals from countries with historically low immigration rates. The DV-2025 program will award up to 55,000 diversity visas. Online registration for the DV-2025 lottery opens on October 4, 2023,…

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released a revised fee schedule, effective April 1, 2024. The new schedule outlines substantial increases in fees for the majority of visa categories, encompassing both family-based and employment-based immigration. These changes underscore the importance of understanding…

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently released its end-of-fiscal-year (FY) 2023 data. This data paints a picture of unprecedented progress within the agency, reflecting significant strides in tackling longstanding backlogs and streamlining immigration processes. The report emphasizes…

The H-2B visa program, often a lifeline for U.S. businesses facing seasonal labor shortages, is getting a significant boost.  The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of Labor, recently announced a substantial increase in available visas for Fiscal Year 2024. This decision could reshape the landscape for industries…

Starting in 2025, your dreams of strolling through Paris, exploring Rome's ancient ruins, or island-hopping in Greece will require more than just a valid passport. The European Union is launching the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), a new security measure that mandates pre-travel authorization for citizens of countries currently allowed visa-free…