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Under the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, anyone who is born in the U.S. is automatically a U.S. citizen. That’s commonly known as “birthright citizenship.” The amendment was intended at the time to ensure that formerly enslaved people and their children...
In a recent report, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has reached the cap for H-2B visas. This cap is specifically for the second half of the 2026 fiscal year. What this means is that they are now going to reject any petitions with a...
H-1B visas are among the most sought-after employment visas. They allow educated and skilled professionals to accept domestic positions in the United States. Every year, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) grants up to 75,000 H-1B visas to...
Hiring foreign nationals can be a way to fill vacancies in highly-competitive sectors. When there are not enough talented and educated domestic workers to fill key positions within a company, international hiring may be a valid option. Immigrant workers may need to...
It is important for immigrants to know the difference between the various EB visas that are available for workers. For instance, some require a labor certification approved by the Department of Labor (DOL), while others do not. For those who are considering...
There’s no doubt that this is a challenging time for those who want to come to the U.S. to work – whether temporarily for a specific project or seasonal work or as a longer-term career move. The fact is that many people have skills, education and/or work experience...
For years, the family reunification parole program offered certain families a temporary solution to lengthy visa delays. It allowed qualifying relatives of U.S. citizens and permanent residents from selected countries to travel to the U.S. sooner and remain lawfully...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made changes to how it awards the H-1B visa. The department is replacing the random lottery for selecting visa recipients with a wage-weighted selection process. This finalized rule, which takes effect on February...
Immigration into the United States is something that is a dream of many people, but it has recently become much more complex for some people. Recently, the U.S. decided to pause immigration applications from certain countries, including Cuba, Venezuela, Haiti, Iran...
Immigrants applying for permanent residence or those seeking a visa for the U.S. are often subject to public charge considerations, where immigration officials evaluate whether the applicant is likely to become dependent on government benefits. The historical...