2025 TN Visa Update: USCIS Tightens Rules for Multiple Professions
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2025 TN Visa Update: USCIS Tightens Rules for Multiple Professions

USCIS has released significant updates to TN visa eligibility for several USMCA professions. Learn how the July 2025 changes affect your occupation, including engineers, economists, lab technologists, and more.

Trump's Latest Move: What the Harvard Proclamation Means for International Students and National Security
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Trump’s Harvard Ban: What It Means for International Students

A new Presidential Proclamation issued on June 4, 2025, introduces entry restrictions for international students attending Harvard University, citing national security concerns. Learn who is affected, what exceptions exist, and how this could shape future immigration policy.

Student Visa Pause: What It Means for Canadians
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Student Visa Pause: What It Means for Canadians

The U.S. Department of State has paused new student visa interviews for F-1 and J-1 categories, prompting concern among international students. While Canadians are exempt from visa interviews, they may still face delays and increased scrutiny at the border due to expanded social media vetting. Here’s what Canadian students need to know to prepare.

Travel with a Pending Green Card and No REAL ID

Travel with a Pending Green Card and No REAL ID

Beginning May 7, 2025, the TSA will require REAL ID-compliant identification for domestic air travel. For foreign nationals with pending green card applications, this new requirement raises important questions about what documents are acceptable, what alternatives exist, and what risks arise when traveling without a REAL ID. This guide explains everything you need to know to stay compliant and avoid complications.

Trump 2.0: Immigration Actions in the First 100 Days

Trump 2.0: Immigration Actions in the First 100 Days

In its first 100 days, the Trump Administration has rapidly shifted immigration policy toward enforcement and national security. USCIS is playing a central role, from expanding vetting and fraud detection to rolling back humanitarian parole and TPS protections. This blog examines the operational and legal implications for immigrants, practitioners, and stakeholders.

H-1B FY 2026 Cap Reached: Filing Window Opens April 1
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H-1B FY 2026 Cap Reached: Filing Window Opens April 1

USCIS has announced that it has received enough electronic registrations to meet the FY 2026 H-1B cap, including the advanced degree exemption. Employers with selected beneficiaries may begin filing H-1B cap-subject petitions starting April 1, 2025. This blog outlines next steps, filing requirements, and important reminders for petitioners preparing their H-1B submissions.

USCIS Expands NTA Policy: The Impact on Immigration Cases
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USCIS Expands NTA Policy: The Impact on Immigration Cases

On February 28, 2025, USCIS issued a major policy update broadening its issuance of Notices to Appear (NTAs) for inadmissible and deportable immigrants. This shift means that more green card applicants, asylum seekers, and those with criminal records or visa denials could be placed in removal proceedings. Learn how this change affects immigration cases and what steps you can take to protect your legal status.

U.S. Immigration Expands Social Media Screening for Visas
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U.S. Immigration Expands Social Media Screening for Visas

New Policy Requires Social Media Disclosures The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a rule requiring immigrants to disclose their social media activity when applying for visas, green cards, and citizenship. While social media screening has been part of visa applications since 2019, the new policy would extend these requirements to individuals already…