USCIS Update: Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record Now Required with Form I-485 for Certain Applicants
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USCIS Update: Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record Now Required with Form I-485 for Certain Applicants

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a critical update affecting applicants filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Effective immediately, specific applicants must now include Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, with their Form I-485. Failure to do so may result in the rejection…

5 Key Points for Employers on PERM Labor Certification
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5 Key Points for Employers on PERM Labor Certification

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For most employers, sponsoring a foreign national employee for an employment-based green card requires filing a Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) labor certification with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). This process ensures that hiring a foreign national will not adversely affect U.S. workers. Here are five key points for employers.

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Understanding Your Combo Card: Travel and Work Benefits

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If you have applied for U.S. permanent residency (a Green card) through adjustment of status, you might have also requested a Combination Employment Authorization and Advance Parole Card, commonly known as the combo card. This article will help you understand the dual functionality of this card and your work and travel options while your permanent residency application is pending.

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O-1 Visa for Extraordinary Ability: Top 10 FAQs

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The United States attracts a variety of talented individuals from all over the world, and the O-1 visa is a pathway that allows these extraordinary individuals to obtain a work visa. With the O-1 visa, those with significant abilities in the sciences, arts, education, business, athletics, or film and television can contribute substantially to the U.S. Our Top 10 FAQs cover everything you need to know about this non-immigrant visa.

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PERM: Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions Answered

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Navigating the PERM labor certification process can be complex and daunting. You should understand numerous critical details, whether an employer or a prospective foreign worker. This article covers the top 10 frequently asked questions about the PERM labor certification process. We review the process, including the employer’s role, prevailing wage determination, recruitment steps, potential denial reasons, and next steps after approval.

Green Card through Marriage
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Visa Overstay and Marriage: Is a Green Card Still Possible?

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A visa overstay occurs when an individual remains in the United States beyond the expiration date of their visa without authorization. The implications of overstaying vary based on the duration of the overstay and can significantly affect one’s immigration status and ability to remain in or return to the U.S.