Category: Immigration
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Visa Bulletin of 2023/12
This bulletin covers family-based and employment-based immigrations, providing two sets of information: Chart A, which displays “Final Action Dates,” and Chart B, which displays “Dates for Filing.”
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USCIS Proposes Major Changes to H-1B Visa Process, 8 Key Changes You Should Know
Following its publishing on the Federal Register, there will be a 60-day window for public feedback, until Dec 22, 2023.
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CSPA Age Calculator and Explanation
Under U.S. immigration law, unmarried children under the age of 21 are eligible to immigrate alongside their parents. If a child “ages out” during the process, the “Child Status Protection Act” may still allow them to qualify.
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Asian Population and Their Proportion in U.S. States
Asians are expected to surpass Latinos as the largest immigrant group in the United States by 2055.
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What “Compelling Circumstances” Make One Eligible for (c)(35) Category EAD?
While this isn’t a permanent solution, it does offer a lifeline in certain situations.
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Can I Withdraw Affidavit of Support (I-864)?
I-864 is a legally binding contract, it can’t be unilaterally altered once in effect.
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2023 USCIS Civics Test in English and Translations, With Audio
To become a U.S. citizen, you must take the “Civics Test,” which includes 100 questions. During the interview, you will be asked 10 questions and you need to answer at least 6 of them correctly.
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Most Recent U.S. GDP and State-by-State Rankings
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) routinely publishes data on U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which includes both Nominal GDP—unadjusted for inflation—and Real GDP, which is adjusted for inflation.
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Understanding the Requirements and Responsibilities of Signing the “Affidavit of Support” (Form I-864)
The sponsor pledges to financially support the applicant until they become a U.S. citizen or have worked in the U.S. for 40 quarters.
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US DHS adds eight new fields of study that qualify for STEM OPT extension
On July 12, the Department of Homeland Security announced in the Federal Register that the STEM Designated Degree Program List will include eight new fields of study. This list is …
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You can now use the myProgress program to track the potential wait times for your EAD and Advance Parole applications
On July 12, USCIS announced that the myProgress program has been extended to include Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) and Form I-131 (Application for Travel Document). The myProgress program …
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CDC’s Guideline on Ticks: How to Prevent and Remove Them
2023 might be the worst tick season ever.
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U.S. Beef Cuts, Explained with Diagrams
Beef cuts refer to the various sections of a cow that are processed into meat products. Understanding beef cuts can enhance your culinary skills, allowing you to choose the right …
