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Veterinarians in the U.S.: Path to a Green Card Through EB-2 NIW
How foreign veterinarians can leverage the U.S. shortage to obtain a Green Card through EB-2 NIW, EB-1A, H-1B, or J-1…
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Publicações sobre J-1 Visa
Coverage and updates related to this visa.
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US Visa Validity vs. Authorized Stay: What Each One Actually Means
The difference between the consular stamp, the CBP I-94, and ESTA — with 2026 rules for B-1/B-2, F-1, H-1B, and…
Change of Status (CoS) in the USA: Requirements and I-539 Process
Understand Change of Status in the United States: Form I-539, updated fees, timelines, the 90-day rule, and the most common…
US Requires Biometrics from All Foreigners on Entry and Exit
New DHS rule, in effect since December 2025, requires biometric data collection from all non-citizens at United States ports of…
USCIS Premium Processing: Updated Fees in 2026
Updated USCIS premium processing fees in 2026 for forms I-129, I-140, and I-539: category rates, response times, and when to…
Pause on Immigrant Visas in the USA: What Still Works
Understand the pause in immigrant visa issuance for 75 countries, who is affected, and which alternatives remain available in 2026.
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High School in the U.S.: Complete F-1 Visa Guide from Application to Diploma
How students ages 14-18 can attend American high school: F-1 or J-1 visa, real costs, school selection, SEVIS, and the…
Au Pair in the USA: Requirements, J-1 Visa, and How It Works in 2026
Learn how the Au Pair program works in the United States, the requirements for Brazilians, the J-1 visa process, the…
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Trump Proposes Capping F-1 and J-1 Visas at a Fixed Four-Year Term
A new DHS rule would replace open-ended 'duration of status' with a fixed four-year limit for F-1 and J-1 students,…
Medical Career in the U.S.: Complete Guide for Oncologists
Learn how oncologists and medical specialists can build a career in the United States, from ECFMG certification to fellowship training…
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Proposed DHS Rule Would End Duration of Status for F-1, J-1, and I-1 Visa Holders
A DHS proposal would eliminate duration of status (D/S) and impose a four-year cap for F-1 students and J-1 exchange…
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DHS Proposal to Cap F-1, J-1, and I-1 Visa Stays: What Students Need to Know
DHS has published a proposed rule replacing duration of status (D/S) with fixed admission periods — up to 4 years…
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High School in the U.S.: Complete F-1 Visa Guide from Application to Diploma
Victoria Harper
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Proposed DHS Rule Would End Duration of Status for F-1, J-1, and I-1 Visa Holders
Victoria Harper
Living Abroad
DHS Proposal to Cap F-1, J-1, and I-1 Visa Stays: What Students Need to Know
Victoria Harper