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No início do ano, o Serviço de Cidadania e Imigração dos Estados Unidos (USCIS) publicou uma regra alterando os regulamentos que regem petições sujeitas à cota para o visto H-1B, incluindo as que podem ser elegíveis para a isenção de graduação avançada.
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What is a TN and who is eligible to receive one?

The United States has always enjoyed a close relationship with neighboring Canada. If you are a Canadian wishing to relocate to the United States, you might be able to benefit from some of the unique immigration options for Canadians seeking to work in the U.S. Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the United States created a special relationship with Mexico and Canada. NAFTA allows for citizens of Canada or Mexico to work in the U.
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El 14 de agosto de 2019, el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional publicó una norma final relativa al motivo de inadmisibilidad de los cargos públicos que se hace efectiva el 15 de octubre de 2019, por lo tanto, no se aplica a los casos presentados antes de esta fecha. Esta regla se aplicará tanto a los casos de no inmigrante sin inmigrantes como a los casos de inmigrantes, e impone una "condición de beneficio público" en las solicitudes de cambio o extensión del estatus de no inmigrante. Como resultado, se espera que muchos formularios de inmigración se actualicen pronto para reflejar este cambio de política.

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On August 14, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security published a final rule concerning the public charge ground of inadmissibility which becomes effective on October 15, 2019, therefore does not apply to cases filed before this date.
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On October 4, President Trump issued a proclamation that will be effective November 3, 2019 that will seek to deny visas to immigrants who would be a financial burden on the healthcare system. The rule further defines this to mean that immigrants must demonstrate that they are able to purchase unsubsidized commercial health insurance (outside Obamacare) within 30 days of entry to the United States or possess financial resources to pay for reasonably foreseeable medical costs.
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What score do I need on the language test to be granted Express Entry to Canada?

Individuals seeking to immigrate to Canada as a skilled immigrant using the Express Entry option will be required to undergo one of the approved language skills tests. The language test can be high stakes for immigrants to Canada, as a low score could prohibit your entry depending on the visa you are applying for and where you plan to work or study in the country. Our Business and Family-Based Canadian Immigration Lawyers at NPZ Law Group offer an overview of your options for taking the language test and what you must score below.
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Earlier this year, USCIS published a final rule amending regulations governing H-1B cap-subject petitions, including those that may be eligible for the advanced degree exemption.
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For many international students in the U.S on an F-1 visa, a major goal is to secure an employer for H-1B visa sponsorship. In order to change nonimmigrant visa status from an F-1 to an H-1B, the student can elect to try and go directly to H-1B status or go from F-1 OPT (Optional Practical Training) to H-1B.
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Millions of people apply for U.S. visas and green cards each year. Not all of these applications are approved. There are caps that limit the number of applications approved each year resulting in the denial of many applications.
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Türkiye’nin şu anki siyasi iklimi ve sivil huzursuzluğu, özellikle Temmuz 2016’da yaşanan darbe girişimi, Türk vatandaşları arasında korku uyandırdı. Sonuç olarak, uzun zamandır Amerika Birleşik Devletleri'nde bulunan birçok kişi eve geri
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