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LinkedIn
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USCIS Increasing RFEs and NOIDs for I-539 Change of Status Requests
USCIS is issuing more RFEs and NOIDs on I-539 Change of Status Requests, particularly for F-1 students.
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I-539
USCIS
Visa Policy
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Reddit
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USCIS Places Hold on Applications from 39 Countries
USCIS has imposed a blanket hold on applications from 39 countries, raising concerns over vetting processes and legal implications.
USCIS
Immigration Policy
Visa Bulletin
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X
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USCIS Places Holds on Cases from 39 High-Risk Countries
USCIS has announced final-adjudication holds on immigration cases from 39 high-risk countries, affecting tens of thousands of requests.
USCIS
Immigration Policy
Processing Times
High-Risk Countries
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USCIS Releases 2027 H-1B Registration Results and Fee Changes
USCIS has announced the results of the 2027 H-1B registration and introduced a new fee structure affecting applicants.
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USCIS
Immigration Policy
Visa News
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USCIS Reports Increased Denial Rates for Specialized Visas in FY25
USCIS sees rising denial rates for EB-2 NIW and EB-1A visas, while O-1 and standard EB-2 visas show lower denial rates.
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EB-2
NIW
O-1
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USCIS Schedules Biometrics Appointment for Refugee Status Adjustment
An applicant receives a biometrics appointment notice from USCIS as part of their green card application process.
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Green Card
USCIS
Biometrics
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USCIS Work Authorization Hold Halts Medical Research for 90 Days
A PhD researcher in neurosurgery faces a 90-day work authorization hold from USCIS, impacting critical Parkinson's research.
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Work Authorization
Medical Research
Neurosurgery
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Visa Hold Creates Uncertainty for Immigrant Academics
An assistant professor expresses concerns over USCIS processing delays affecting their future in academia.
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Visa
Immigration Policy
Academic Visa
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LinkedIn
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Advocating for Premium Processing in H-1B and Other Petitions
Experts emphasize the importance of premium processing for H-1B and other immigration petitions amid slow USCIS processing times.
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I-129
I-539
I-765
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LinkedIn
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Alternative Visa Options After H-1B Lottery Results Released
Explore alternative visa pathways for work in the U.S. following the H-1B lottery results for 2026-2027.
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O-1
L-1
E-2
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