Biden administration grants humanitarian protections to Venezuelans in the US
Please find here an interesting article on cnn.com.
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State Department Makes It Harder for Travelers from the Schengen Area, UK, and Ireland to Receive National Interest Exceptions (NIEs) under Pandemic-Based Visa and Entry Bans
Please find here an interesting article in Nationofimmigrators.com.
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USCIS Expands Premium Processing Service to E-3 Petitioners
Starting Feb. 24, 2021, petitioners filing Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker , requesting a change or extension of status to E-3 classification will have the option to request premium processing service for their …
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A Proclamation on Revoking Proclamation 10014
On February 24, 2021, President Biden rescinded Presidential Proclamation 10014 which suspended the issuance of most immigrant visas (green cards) at US Embassies and Consulates due to possible economic harm to the US during the …
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Ban on new foreign workers left U.S. jobs unfilled, even in COVID-19 downturn
Pandemic border closures and visa restrictions by the Trump administration last year were intended to curb coronavirus spread and keep more jobs open for Americans; many weren’t interested or qualified. Read here the full article.
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Biden quickly rejects Trump move to lift some virus travel restrictions
Find here an interesting article on NBC News.
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Covid-19: U.S. to Require Negative Virus Tests From International Air Travelers
Please find here an interesting articles in The New York Times.
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USCIS to Replace Sticker That Extends Validity of Green Cards
Starting in January 2021, USCIS will replace the sticker that is currently issued to lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to extend the validity of their Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card (PRC or “Green Card”) with a …
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USCIS changing educational requirements for naturalization
USCIS updated its policy regarding the educational requirements for naturalization on the knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the history, and of the principles and form of government, of the United States. This update …
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Proposed changes to the duration of stay for F-1 students and J-1 Exchange visitors
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a proposed rule that will make it more difficult for individuals applying for admission in a J-1 exchange visitor or F-1 student visa category to complete their …
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