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Federal Court Restores Parole for CBP One Migrants
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International Students: Transitioning from F-1 Visa to Green Card
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USCIS Processing Times for Asylum-Based Work Authorization Extend to 12 Months
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Biden Administration Issues Millions of Work Permits in 2023
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Lawsuits Challenge Work Permit Freeze for Travel Ban Immigrants
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USCIS Faces Urgent Oversight Over Work Authorization Delays
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Potential Changes to Asylum Work Authorization Permits
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USCIS Halts Immigration Cases and Work Permits for 39 Countries
USCIS has paused cases and work permits for immigrants from 39 countries, affecting legal immigrants and their status.
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USCIS Updates Policy for I-140 Petitions for Athletes
USCIS updates I-140 petition guidelines for professional athletes, impacting documentation requirements and processing.
I-140
USCIS
Immigration Policy
Professional Athletes
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Policy Updates
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2 min read
Businesses Urged to Prioritize Immigration Compliance for Foreign Workers
Companies employing foreign workers must enhance immigration compliance as a critical focus area.
Immigration Policy
H-1B
L-1
USCIS
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Work Authorization
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Lawsuit Filed to Protect H-1B Spouses from Work Authorization Loss
A new lawsuit challenges a federal rule affecting H-1B spouses' work authorization, potentially impacting many workers.
H-1B
USCIS
Immigration Policy
Work Authorization
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