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Skyrocketing Fees For Green Card Applications
March 20, 2023

Skyrocketing Fees For Green Card Applications

It seems like the cost to submit an application for a green card is going to increase by 130%, as per a new proposal put forward recently. According to US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Green Card applicants interested in
State Department To Launch Domestic Visa Renewal Program
USA
March 17, 2023

State Department To Launch Domestic Visa Renewal Program

The State Department has plans to resume the process of domestic visa renewal and revalidation for specific categories, including L-1 and H-1B visas. This will be done with the launch of a new pilot program later this year, and it
US Plans To End All COVID-19 Emergency Restrictions In May
USA
February 19, 2023

US Plans To End All COVID-19 Emergency Restrictions In May

On 30 January, the administration of President Joe Biden announced the complete removal of all COVID-19 emergency restrictions on 11 May. This is happening almost three years after the US imposed pandemic restrictions to control the spread of the coronavirus.
Everything You Should Know About Title 42
USA
February 17, 2023

Everything You Should Know About Title 42

Title 42 was used by the Trump administration to control the spread of COVID-19 in 2020, but pretty soon, it caught fire. Immigration groups lobbied to have it annulled, while Republicans supported the policy by regarding it as a crucial
USCIS Decides to Expand Premium Processing
USA
February 16, 2023

USCIS Decides to Expand Premium Processing

In May 2022, the first phase of the expansion of premium processing was announced. This was applied to several pending EB-2 NIW as well as EB-1 Multinational Executive and Manager petitions. Then, the agency commenced with the second phase of
USCIS Announces Final Phase of Premium Processing
January 17, 2023

USCIS Announces Final Phase of Premium Processing

USCIS Implements The Last of Premium Processing US Citizenship and Immigration Services or USCIS came forward with a surprising announcement on 12 January 2023. It was made clear that the final phase of the expansion of premium processing of form