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Visa fee hikes and delays hinder international artists from touring the United States

International artists hoping to perform in the United States are finding the visa process much more arduous and expensive

The Independent UK

USCIS Will Now Request Social Media Data for Citizenship, Green Card Applications

USCIS said the measure would "enable and help inform identity verification, national security and public safety screening, and vetting, and related inspections"

Latin Times

Trump Administration Quietly Pauses All Immigration Applications for Biden Era Programs: Report

The administration cites fraud and security concerns as their main reason to pause all applications on humanitarian programs promoted during the Biden era.

Latin Times

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Former USCIS Official Praises Trump's Immigration Agenda—With One Major Exception (Exclusive)

A former immigration official supports Trump's enforcement measures but warns that ending birthright citizenship would be a "logistical nightmare."

Latin Times

Trump’s border policy tore apart many families. Nobody knows what happens to them now

Number of families that are still separated remains unclear, and a previous ruling offers separated families few protections from future deportation

The Guardian - US

U.S. Refunds Almost 100,000 Migrants Over Cancelled Biden Program That Offered Eased Path To Citizenship

The plan, which sought to give a path to citizenship to some undocumented migrants married to U.S. citizens, was struck down by a judge in November after Biden's electoral loss

Latin Times

Filing Form I-130: A Comprehensive Guide to Petitioning for a Relative

If you're looking to bring a family member into the U.S., the I-130 form is your starting point. It's a fairly simple starting point, but don't let it fool you—one little mistake, one missing document, and it could derail your entire process. And we know you don't want that.

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Baden Bower's Strategic PR Secrets To Securing EB1A Visa Success

USCIS has reported consistent EB1A approval rates of about 70% since early 2023. This statistic, while encouraging, does not capture the struggles applicants face.

International Business Times

Homeland Security Unveils New H-1B Rules To Streamline Hiring For US Employers

H-1B visas are temporary permits given to foreign workers in specialized fields that need advanced knowledge and degrees. The new rules include flexibility for different degree titles, recognizing that universities may name programs differently.

Latin Times

Palestinians seeking US refuge face a Kafkaesque nightmare. Trump could make it even worse

Gaza has been besieged for 14 months, but the US has hardly accepted any refugees

The Guardian - US

Immigrants Can Now Work Longer Under DHS Rule Amid Rising Backlogs in Employment Documents

Those applying to renew work permits who normally qualify for an automatic 180-day extension will instead receive a 540-day extension

Latin Times

Green Card Requirements Now Include Medical Examination and Immunization Records

Previously, USCIS accepted Form I-485 without medical reports and later requested applicants to submit the report

Latin Times

Potential Candidates For Key Immigration Positions In Trump Administration

President-elect Trump appoints key officials for immigration and border security roles, focusing on experienced candidates and effective policies.

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Texas Senate Wants to Require Voters to Provide Proof of Citizenship Amid Abbott's Noncitizen Voter Claims

Gov. Greg Abbott claimed removing over 6,500 potential noncitizens from voter rolls; an investigation revealed 581 were effectively confirmed as noncitizens.

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USCIS will open the first ever field office in South America

Quito, Ecuador, will become only the sixth city in Latin America to host a USCIS office after Guatemala City, Mexico City, Havana, San Salvador and Tegucigalpa

Latin Times

Biden administration updates program to boost immigration of international entrepreneurs

USCIS launched the IER this program in 2017, expecting 2,940 applications per year. But it has only gotten 94 over the past three

Latin Times

Celebrating the Fourth of July in style: thousands of immigrants set to be granted citizenship this week

Last fiscal year, USCIS welcomed 878,500 new citizens

International Business Times

Republicans Criticize Biden's Immigration Reform As Attempt To Sway Election

The Republicans argue that the policy could result in an influx of new Democratic voters before November.

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Latin Times

One in five naturalized migrants in 2023 came from Mexico, Dominican Republic, or Cuba

In 2023, 878,500 new citizens were welcomed by USCIS, according to a report from the agency.

Latin Times

DACA renewal urgent: Homeland Security urges Dreamers to file renewal requests ASAP

Immigration Service Ombudsman recalls initial requests are "on hold" due to recent court ruling.

Latin Times

H-1B visa reform cuts lottery bids by 40% amid fraud crackdown —Tech giants rally for fair play

USCIS proposed new rules to reform the H1-B visa program following an increase of fraud cases. Now, lottery bids have plunged by nearly 40%.

The Hindu

Nearly 66K Indians took oath of American citizenship in 2022: CRS report

Over 65,000 Indians became U.S. citizens in 2022, making India the second-largest source country for new American citizens.

Latin Times

Biden Administration Extends Work Permits for Thousands of Immigrants Before Expiration

Up to 800,000 immigrants were at risk of losing their permits

USAFacts

How long does family-based immigration to the US take?

The median processing time for family-based immigration applications — for spouses, dependent children, and parents of US citizens — rose from 4.7 months to 11.8 months between 2013 and 2023.

Latin Times

USCIS Raises Fees for Specific Naturalization Services: Who is Affected?

USCIS just increased the premium processing fee for some of its naturalization services, here is what you should know

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