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ByJeremy Richards
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its policy manual. This update incorporates the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) definition of “science or art” into USCIS procedures, specifically affecting Schedule A and Group II cases. This blog post delves into the details of this policy change and its implications for employment-based 2nd and 3rd preference (EB-2 and EB-3) petitions.
ByJeremy Richards
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Becoming a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR), or “green card” holder, marks the start of a new chapter of opportunities in the United States. This status allows individuals to live and work anywhere within the country and paves the way for them to apply for U.S. citizenship, given that they meet specific criteria. The journey to LPR status navigates through various classes of admission as outlined by the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). This article examines these classes and avenues, such as family reunification, economic contributions, humanitarian grounds, and diversity visas, and examples of each class.
ByJeremy Richards
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The DOS Visa Bulletin is an invaluable resource for those awaiting the issuance of family and employment-based immigrant visas. Issued monthly by the United States Department of State, this document provides a systematic way to monitor these visas’ availability and processing times. This article goes into the aspects of the Visa Bulletin, making it easier to understand and efficiently track your visa application’s progress.