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ESTA Reduced to 1 Year for Hungarian Passport Holders
Effective as of August 1, 2023, the United States has limited Hungary’s participation in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The Department of Homeland Security announcement now reduces Hungarian passport holders to only having an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) for one year. Prior to this announcement, Hungarian passport holders had two years. Additionally,… Read More »
Updates to the PERM Filing System All Employers Should Know About
In June 2023, the Department of Labor (DOL) transitioned its Legacy PERM System to the Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) for labor certification filings. Also, the DOL announced the new Form ETA-9089. The purpose of the transition to the FLAG system is to streamline information collection and standardize it. If you are coming to… Read More »
What Happens When Title 42 Expires?
If you have been listening to the news at all, immigration in the United States is one of the leading stories. Specifically, the ending of a particular law, Title 42. There are individuals across the globe that have been waiting to see what would happen when the Trump-era law finally was allowed to expire…. Read More »
9 Steps to the Adjustment of Status Process in the United States
Perhaps you have come to the United States on a legal temporary visa, like a student visa, and would like to stay in the country by obtaining a green card. You may not be sure if this is possible or, if it is, what steps are necessary to get things going. The good news… Read More »
How to Pick a U.S. Immigration Attorney
You would like to move to the United States from another country and feel like you are ready to start your life there. However, you have heard about the complicated U.S. immigration system, and you are not sure what is the right path to achieve your goals. An attorney trained and experienced in U.S…. Read More »
4 Steps to Renew Your DACA Status in the United States
You may have been under the impression that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is dead in the water with the recent back and forth in legalities that it has gone through. DACA has indeed endured several legal challenges. And despite the changes to the law and in its current state where… Read More »
Do I Have to Learn English to Become a U.S. Citizen?
You have your own American Dream that you want to become a reality, so you start looking into the immigration process for coming to the United States. Suppose you only know your native language and cannot speak English. In that case, you could be wondering if this limitation will bar you from being able… Read More »
Is it Possible for International Students to Get School Loans in the U.S.?
During the 2021/2022 academic year, there were 948,519 international students throughout the United States studying at various educational institutions. If you are considering coming to the United States on a student Visa to attend school and further your education, you could be wondering what your options are for paying for tuition. There is no… Read More »
Tips for Preparing for Your Master Calendar Hearing
When determining if someone inside of the United States should be removed, the first stage of the process will be what is called the Master Calendar hearing. This is not a hearing where a foreign national will learn about their status in the country and if they will be sent back to their home… Read More »
Why You Should Never Lie on Your U.S. Visa Application
Thousands upon thousands of foreigners apply for a green card or a visa in the United States every year. And when applying for entrance into the U.S., there will be several questions to answer. It is imperative that these questions are answered truthfully, as doing otherwise could jeopardize one’s ability ever to be granted… Read More »