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The analogy of the “strong ties” to your home country is very meaningful when you want to get a visit or tourist travel visa and can make immigration officials start conniving that you are going to come back after your trip. Immigration officials often say that they turn down visas not because the applicant wants […]
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The UK government is seeking to build a more effective and self-reliant immigration and border system, which will be less dependent on the funding it receives from the taxpayer. These are proposed amendments to immigration and nationality service charges laid before Parliament in January 2025. They are all part of the government’s larger plan for
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Overview of 2025 Immigration Policy Changes New Visa and Work Permit Regulations Changes to Employment Authorization for Foreign Workers Impact of Immigration Reform on Global Talent Recruitment Labor Market Testing and Recruitment Requirements Compliance and Documentation Updates Implications of New Immigration Laws on Remote Work and Hybrid Work Models Dealing with Work Visa Delays and
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Exciting news for international students looking to gain work experience in the U.S. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced an expansion of the STEM OPT program, which will allow more students to qualify for work opportunities related to their field of study. Starting Wednesday, DHS will add eight new fields of study to
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced updated thresholds for the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER), which enables foreign startup founders to start and grow businesses in the United States. This Obama-era program, aimed at fostering innovation and economic growth by attracting global entrepreneurial talent, had previously seen limited uptake. Here’s an overview of the
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Applying for a U.S. travel visa can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re not sure what to expect. Ultimately, the U.S. government decides whether to approve or deny your visa and unfortunately, denials do happen. However, by avoiding common mistakes, you can improve your chances of approval. Here’s a breakdown of some common reasons people get
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Donald Trump has put forward the idea of offering cards to international students graduating from American universities as a departure, from his usual strict immigration policies stance. In an interview on The All In Podcast show he recommended that graduates from community colleges to Ph.D holders should be given cards alongside their degrees to keep
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The U.S. Department of State (DHS) is actively working to cut down visa appointment wait times for Indian travelers, and as a result, this effort has already yielded promising results in 2023. Notably, the U.S. Embassy in India processed a record 1.4 million visa applications. Furthermore, it achieved an impressive 75% reduction in wait times
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As companies ramp up H-1B planning for 2025, the ADP Research Institute’s latest report signals heightened urgency. October saw a surprising increase of 233,000 private-sector jobs, reflecting strong hiring demand that could intensify competition in next year’s visa season. With USCIS processing times rising from 2.7 to 3.5 months, employers are under pressure to refine
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Industries like tourism, hospitality, food processing, and landscaping rely on seasonal workers to adapt to changing labor demands. To address these needs, many businesses in these fields turn to foreign workers under the H-2B visa program, which is specifically designed for temporary, non-agricultural labor. In 2023, the Biden administration took significant steps to enhance the
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