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UNITED STATES – Many J-1 visa holders are no longer subject to the two-year foreign residency rule.

December 11, 2024

The list of nationalities and skills subject to the INA 212(e) two-year foreign residency rule has been updated.

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UNITED STATES – Navigating PERM audits: A comprehensive guide.

December 3, 2024

This guide covers the PERM process, audit triggers, response strategies, and best practices to ensure compliance and minimize delays when selected for a PERM audit.

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UNITED STATES – New Temporary Protected Status designation for Lebanese nationals amid ongoing crisis.

October 21, 2024

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced this week new temporary immigration benefits to Lebanese nationals currently in the United States.

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UNITED STATES: Citizens of Qatar will be eligible for visa-free travel to the United States no later than December 1, 2024 

September 26, 2024

Qatari citizens will be permitted to apply for visa-free travel to the United States for tourism or business purposes for up to 90 days.  

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UNITED STATES – A Reminder to Begin H-1B Lottery Evaluations

February 2, 2024

The registration period for the H1B lottery will begin in March 2024, so now is a good time to start evaluating your company’s H-1B needs for fiscal year 2025.

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UNITED STATES – What the USCIS Fee Increase Means for US Immigration

October 5, 2023

A proposed fee increase could make applying for US citizenship much more expensive in the future, both for individuals and companies.

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ISRAEL – Visa-Free Travel to the United States

September 29, 2023

Israel has been added to the list of countries on the United States' visa waiver list. As of 30 November, Israelis can travel to the US for business or tourism visa-free.

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UNITED STATES – Implications of a Possible Government Shutdown

September 22, 2023

A potential shutdown of the US government could likely have far-reaching implications for immigration policies and open applications.

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UNITED STATES – TPS Reregistration Period Extended

September 11, 2023

The US Department of Homeland Security announced an extension of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) reregistration period for citizens of six countries. The period was extended from 60 days to 18 months.

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UNITED STATES – DOS Visa Fee Increase

June 30, 2023

The Department of State has recently implemented its fee increase for nonimmigrant visa (NIV) and border crossing card applications.

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