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USCIS Visa Trends: In-Depth Look at EB-1 and K-1 Petitions
GREEN CARD
Recent USCIS data reveals a substantial increase in employment-based first-preference (EB-1) petitions during Fiscal Year (FY) 2023.
Jon Velie
DV-2026 Diversity Visa Lottery: Global Trends, Regional Insights, and Future Implications
USCIS
The FY2026 Diversity Visa (DV) lottery results, announced on May 3, 2025, continue long-term patterns in which Africa and Europe account for the..
Jon Velie
Crackdown on Pro-Palestinian Student Activists
USCIS
In early 2025, the U.S. government launched an unprecedented immigration crackdown targeting foreign students...
Jon Velie
From Campus to Deportation: The Shadow War on Student Visas
USCIS
In late 2024 and early 2025, U.S. immigration authorities carried out a wave of student visa revocations that has affected hundreds of...
Jon Velie
Fiscal Year 2026 H-1B Visa Lottery Results Are Here
H-1B
(USCIS) has officially completed the initial selection process for the Fiscal Year 2026 H-1B visa lottery
Jon Velie
EB-4 Visa Overview and Recent Changes
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Understanding the EB-4 Visa: Pathway for Special Immigrants
Jon Velie
Trump’s $5M ‘Gold Card’ Visa: What It Means for HR Recruitment
GREEN CARD
The Trump administration's Gold Card visa program—granting permanent U.S. residency in exchange for a $5 million investment could impact HR...
Jon Velie
Trump’s Immigration Policies and Legal Immigration: An Opportunity for Growth?
USA
Trumps immigration stance is nuanced and needs to be further investigated. While the administration is restricting illegal, it's improving legal...
Jon Velie
USCIS Announces H-1B Registration Dates for FY 2026
H-1B
To ensure a smooth and successful H-1B registration process, employers and legal representatives should take the following steps...
Jon Velie
USCIS Updates NIW Policy Guidance EB-2 Visa
Business Visa
On January 15, 2025, (USCIS) updated policy guidance for (NIW) petitions, providing criteria for immigrants seeking to bypass labor certification.
Jon Velie
How Trumps Recent U.S.-Colombia Tariff Dispute Could Reshape Immigration Relations
USA
In late January 2025, a diplomatic dispute erupted between the United States and Colombia migration
Jon Velie
Trump’s Executive Orders Crack Down on Migrants: What You Need to Know
USA
On January 20 and 21, 2025, President Donald Trump issued several executive orders. These actions significantly impact U.S. immigration policies..
Jon Velie