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Immigration
The DHS has moved forward with a rule that could replace Duration of Status with fixed authorized stay periods for…
Complete family immigration guide to the USA: immediate relatives, preference categories, K-1 visa, dependents on work visas, and updated costs.
All about the J-1 visa: 15 program categories, updated fees, the two-year rule, and why Brazilians are exempt since 2024.
Learn about the 15 categories of the J-1 visa, updated fees, the 212(e) residency requirement, and the step-by-step process for…
Living Abroad
The J-1 visa is the main gateway for foreign academics and scientists to the U.S. Learn about the Exchange Visitor…
Living Abroad
The State Department removed Brazil from the Exchange Visitor Skills List in December 2024. Here's what the end of the…
Understand the J-1 visa for exchange programs in the USA: categories, current fees, requirements, two-year rule (INA §212(e)), and J-2…
Living Abroad
The Exchange Visitor Skills List revision removed dozens of countries from the two-year return rule. See how INA 212(e) changes…
The H-1B program underwent significant changes in 2026, including a lottery weighted by wage level and a $100,000 fee for…
Learn what the CASV is, which documents to bring, what happens during the visit, and the updated costs for biometric…
Trump's Proclamation 10998 expanded entry restrictions to the US from 19 to 39 countries since January 2026. See the full…
Living Abroad
Practical guide covering DS-2019, DS-7002, DS-160, SEVIS I-901 fee, MRV fee, and home-country ties evidence for the J-1 consular interview…
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