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New DOS Policy Requires Immigrant Visa Applicants to Interview in Their Country of Residence or Nationality

New DOS Policy Requires Immigrant Visa Applicants to Interview in Their Country of Residence or Nationality

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced a significant policy change that will impact where immigrant visa applicants are interviewed. Beginning November 1, 2025, applicants must attend their visa interview in the consular district corresponding to their place of residence, or, if they prefer, in their country of nationality. This policy aims to streamline processing and ensure that interviews take place in the most appropriate location based on where applicants live. However, DOS noted that there will be limited exceptions to this rule. What Applicants Need to Know 1. Where to Apply: Applicants should apply for their immigrant visa…

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14Oct

H-2B Visa Initial Cap Met but Supplemental Visas Available

H-2B Visa Initial Cap Met but Supplemental Visas Available

On March 7th, 2024, USCIS reached the initial cap of 33,000 H-2B visas available in the “second half” of FY2024 (AKA from April 2024 through October 2024). However, as announced…

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28 Mar

Wilkinson v. Garland: Cancellation hardship gets judicial review

Wilkinson v. Garland: Cancellation hardship gets judicial review

On March 9, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Wilkinson v. Garland, holding that the immigration judge’s hardship determinations in cancellation of removal applications can be reviewed…

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21 Mar

USCIS Fee Payment Changes: Transitioning to Remote Transactions

USCIS Fee Payment Changes: Transitioning to Remote Transactions

On January 26, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced significant changes to payment procedures for certain benefit requests at USCIS field offices. Under the new process, applicants, petitioners,…

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07 Mar

2024 H-1B Lottery Dates

2024 H-1B Lottery Dates

After several proposed rules, a final change in the lottery structure, and fees set to increase on April 1st, USCIS is finally all set to begin the H-1B lottery process…

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26 Feb

Refugees and Asylees Generate Billions of Dollars in Tax Revenue

Refugees and Asylees Generate Billions of Dollars in Tax Revenue

The United States Department of Health and Human Services release a report in February 2024 on the fiscal impact that refugees and asylees have had in our communities over the…

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25 Feb

The ICE Victim-Centered Approach Directive

The ICE Victim-Centered Approach Directive

On August 10, 2021, ICE issued Directive 11005.3, “Using a Victim-Centered Approach with Noncitizen Crime Victims.” For immigration attorneys, intricate knowledge of the complex web of immigration laws, regulations, and…

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23 Feb

Most USCIS Filing Fees Increasing April 1, 2024

Most USCIS Filing Fees Increasing April 1, 2024

On January 30, 2024, USCIS announced that many of the filing fees for immigration applications will increase starting April 1, 2024. The fees of almost all forms will be increasing,…

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22 Feb

New H-1B Changes on the Horizon for Lottery Season

New H-1B Changes on the Horizon for Lottery Season

With this year’s H-1B lottery right around the corner, USCIS is pushing out new updates and new policies that will have a major impact on the way the lottery is…

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24 Jan

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