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U.S. Consulates Increasingly Request Academic Publications from Visa Applicants
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DOS Narrows Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waiver Categories
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L1A Visa Holders Can Fast-Track Green Card Process
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US-Iran Tensions Disrupt Visa Holders' Travel and Employment
Escalating US-Iran tensions cause travel disruptions for foreign professionals on employment-based visas.
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US-Iran Tensions Disrupt Visa Processes for Foreign Workers
Travel disruptions and uncertainty for H-1B, L-1, and O-1 visa holders due to escalating US-Iran tensions.
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USCIS Increases Premium Processing Fees for Employment-Based Petitions
Effective March 1, 2026, USCIS raises premium processing fees for various work visas, impacting employers and foreign workers.
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