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At a Glance A specialty occupation, a requirement for an H1B visa, involves the application of highly specialized knowledge, both theoretically and practically, with a minimum entry requirement of a bachelor’s or higher degree in a related field. To qualify as a specialty occupation, the posit…
In the United States, the term “undocumented immigrant” refers to a foreign national who resides in the country without legal authorization. This can include individuals who entered the U.S. illegally, as well as those who entered legally but have since overstayed their visas or otherwis…
On August 11, 2020, Joe Biden, former Vice President of the United States and Presidential nominee for the upcoming elections selected Senator Kamala Harris has his running mate. This selection was met with a buzz, especially in the immigration community. Kamala Harris is the child of two immi…
Two announcements have been made recently, mentioning how the I-9 verification will be extended until September 19th. This extension has been decided upon because there is a delay in the production of Employment Authorization Document Cards by USCIS. So, if you want to know what the I-9 verification…
At a Glance Visa sponsorship in the U.S. serves purposes like employment, family reunification, and humanitarian reasons. An employer sponsors a foreign worker when no suitable U.S. candidate is available. U.S. citizens can sponsor family members, meeting specific criteria for approval. Entities can…
At a Glance Voting rights in the United States are granted to citizens who meet specific criteria. To vote, individuals must be US citizens, at least 18 years old, possess a valid ID card, and fulfill state residency requirements. Non-citizens, individuals in jail or under Department of Corrections …
At a Glance J1 visa sponsors encompass a range of entities such as government-run agencies, educational institutions, academic and cultural organizations, non-profit organizations, and for-profit organizations. Eligibility criteria for organizations to become sponsors involve compliance with program…
At a Glance To become a U.S. citizen, it is expected that you learn English as it is the language of the country. The English test for U.S. citizenship assesses your reading, speaking, writing, and understanding skills. Exceptions to the test include age and residency requirements, as well as exempt…
Students have something to be happy about. An announcement has been made mentioning that visa processing is going to resume in multiple embassies and consulates across India. Why did the processing stop in the first place, and how come it is resumed now? And what are the steps you should
On June 22, 2020, President Trump made an executive order, now generally referred to as the H1B visa ban. In terms of this order, specific nonimmigrant visa categories such as the H1B and L1 visa categories weren’t allowed to enter the United States. It also suspended new visas from being