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Visa
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Ogletree Deakins Insights
State Department Finalizes Visa Bond Program for B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa Applicants
By By: Sarah Collins, Jessica L. Cross
Quick Hits On August 3, 2026, the State Department published a final rule, effective immediately, that establishes a permanent visa bond program. The rule allows consular officers to require certain…
JURIST
US appeals court continues ban on $100K fee for H-1B visas
The US Court of Appeals for the First District on Friday denied the Trump administration’s appeal of a US District Court ruling that blocked the president’s proclamation of a new…
HR Law Watch
DHS Ends ‘Duration of Status’ for International Students, Exchange Visitors, and Media Representatives
By Dustin J. O'Quinn, Christopher A. Motta-Wurst, Samantha L. Bloom
The Department of Homeland Security has finalized a sweeping regulatory change that eliminates the longstanding "duration of status" (D/S) framework for nonimmigrant visa holders in the F, J, and I…
Free Movement Articles
Sponsorship License (SPL) & CoS Service Specialist
ABOUT THE ROLEWorkPermitCloud is a UK immigration advisory specialising in sponsor licences, Skilled Worker visas, and Home Office compliance for employers. We’re hiring an experienced SPL/CoS Specialist to own end-to-end…
Serrano Immigration Blog
Religious Worker Green Card Uncertainty: What Happens When the Non-Minister Program Expires
By Zubair
Religious workers serve communities in ways that are difficult to replace. They lead worship, teach religious principles, support charitable programs, provide spiritual care, and help faith organizations remain connected to…
Serrano Immigration Blog
How USCIS Verifies Employment History
By Zubair
Many immigrants assume that employment history is just another section of an immigration application. They fill in job titles, employment dates, and employer names, and move on to the next…
Botinha & Cabral - General
How Many Days a Tourist Can Stay in Brazil?
By Bootie
If you are planning a trip, visiting family, checking on property, or spending part of the year in Brazil, one question comes up quickly: how many days a tourist can…
Botinha & Cabral - Immigration
Brazil Immigration Law Guide for Foreign Nationals
By Bootie
If you are planning a move to Brazil, timing matters almost as much as eligibility. Many immigration problems begin when a person accepts a job, buys property, or relocates family…
Inside Business Immigration
U.S. Consular Operations in Israel Resume
U.S. consular operations in Israel have resumed after the prior closure of the U.S. Branch Office in Tel Aviv and the pause in consular processing.
Immigration Blog
State Department Expands ‘Online Presence Review’ for Additional Nonimmigrant Visas Effective March 30
The Department of State has announced an expansion of its 2025 visa screening and vetting process for certain nonimmigrant visas to other classifications. The new policy is scheduled to go…