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State Department Revises Skills List to Remove Certain Countries; Citizens of Such Countries No Longer Subject to J-1 Two-Year Home Residence Requirement Based on the Skills List
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USCIS Processing of Concurrently Filed I-539 and I-765 Applications for H-4 and L-2 Dependents with Principal I-129 Petitions May End on January 18, 2025
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USCIS Proposed Rule to Modernize or Reform Certain Aspects of the H-1B Nonimmigrant Category Moves Closer to Finalization and Publication
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January 2025 Visa Bulletin Issued: Dates for Filing (DFF) EB Cut-Off Dates Will Apply; No DFF Movement in Any Categories
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DHS Final Rule Makes Permanent the 540-Day Automatic Extension Period for Certain EAD Renewal Applications
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Digital Work Permit Integration with Social Security
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USCIS Announces that the FY2025 H-1B Cap Has Been Reached
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The Potential Impact of a New Trump Administration on Business or Employment-Based Immigration to the United States
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Canada: Notable Changes to International Student Program Regulations
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Canada: Updated Temporary Immigration Application Guidance
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Federal Court Permanently Enjoins Biden Parole-in-Place Program for Undocumented Spouses and Stepchildren of US Citizens; USCIS Announces that It Will Cease to Accept and Process Applications Under this Program
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Canada: Supplemental Immigration Levels Plan Will Impact Number of Canadian Permanent Residents Admitted
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December 2024 Visa Bulletin Issued: Dates for Filing (DFF) EB Cut-Off Dates Will Apply; No Movement in Any DFF Categories
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Thailand Introduces New ETA System
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November 2024 Visa Bulletin Issued: Dates for Filing EB Cut-Off Dates Will Apply; No Movement in Any Categories
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Canada Announces Changes to Intra-Company Transfer Work Permits
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State Department Starts Accepting Applications for the FY2026 Diversity Visa Program
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Qatar Added to United States Visa Waiver Program
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USCIS Automatically Extends Green Card Validity to 36 Months for Permanent Residents With Pending Renewal Applications
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