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USCIS Updates Policy Manual for EB-1A and EB-1B Visa Classifications: What You Need to Know

Why Are EB-1 Visas Important? The EB-1 immigrant visa classifications are crucial pathways for employers to sponsor exceptional talent from around the world. They are especially valuable for individuals who were not selected in the H-1B lottery, offering an alternative route to work and reside permanently in the United States. The EB-1 category is known

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USCIS Increases Evidentiary Burden for O-1 Visas to Mirror EB-1 Standards

Understanding the Change Historically, the O-1 visa has been a flexible and accessible option for companies looking to sponsor exceptional foreign talent in the United States. However, a USCIS memorandum issued on January 21, 2022, confirms that the agency has overhauled its adjudication process for both O-1A (extraordinary ability in sciences, education, business, or athletics)

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USCIS Updates O-1B Visa Guidance: Key Changes and Implications

Expanded Scope of O-1B MPTV Category One of the most notable changes is the expansion of the O-1B MPTV category. USCIS now includes “streaming movies, web series, commercials, and other programs with formats that correspond to more traditional motion picture and television productions” under this classification. Additionally, the O-1B MPTV category applies when the beneficiary

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New Hope for Undocumented Families: Biden Administration’s Immigration Protections Explained

Understanding the New Immigration Protections for Families and DACA Recipients On June 18, 2024, the Biden administration introduced two major policy changes designed to provide much-needed relief to certain undocumented immigrants in the United States. These changes could impact up to 550,000 individuals, including undocumented spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens, as well as DACA

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