Green Card Process for Mixed-Status Families Opens August 19

Applications for lawful permanent residence status, or a green card, open August 19, 2024, for noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens. Certain qualifications apply. Do not apply…


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U.S. Southwest Border Encounters Drop by Over 50 Percent in Six Weeks

Encounters between ports of entry at the U.S. southwest border dropped by over 50% since President Biden's executive order suspending asylum processing when certain thresholds are…


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U.S. Mayors Endorse Proposed Heartland Visa

A proposed new employment-based visa program, the Heartland Visa, aims to attract foreign highly skilled workers to the heartland of the U.S. The proposal is endorsed by the U.S.…


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Yemen Temporary Protected Status Extended

The Temporary Protected Status for Yemen has been extended. The program is extended for 18 months, from September 4, 2024, to March 3, 2026. Specific qualifications apply.


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CBO Finds Immigration Boosts U.S. Economy

Immigration is shown to boost the U.S. economy per a report from the Congressional Budget Office. The benefit includes an increase in the labor pool and increased consumer…


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USCIS Updates Entrepreneur Visa Program

USCIS released updated information about the International Entrepreneur Rule and parole program, including clarifying requirements and qualifying evidence.


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August 2024 Visa Bulletin: Small Advancement in EB-2 and EB-3 India

USCIS released the August 2024 Visa Bulletin. At the time of writing, the specific chart individuals already living in the U.S. should use is not yet finalized. Follow us for…


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Supreme Court to Review Self-Deportation Deadline Terms

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to the self-deportation timeline, specifically considering how to treat the deadline if it falls on a weekend or federal holiday.


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U.S. Deports Chinese Migrants in First Action After Five-Year Hiatus

A group of Chinese migrants were sent back to their home country from the U.S. in the first such flight in five years.


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Spousal Employment Visas Challenged

An IT worker association is challenging spousal employment visas policy, citing the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Chevron deference. The Court declined to review the…


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