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What Are Your Options to Immigrate to the US as a Physician?

Are you thinking about immigrating to the US as a physician but are unaware of your options? The first thing foreign nationals usually do is to apply for an employment-based work visa, or open their practice in the country. However, the question remains on how to choose the best Green Card option? Well, the best way is to go for the EB-1 Visa for physicians. 

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What Are 5 Uncommon Paths to US Citizenship?

Everyone is aware of the most common pathway to obtain United States citizenship, that is, applying for lawful permanent residence before naturalizing as a US citizen. However, there are several other uncommon pathways to US citizenship that most people are unaware of. 

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What Is Dual and Nonimmigrant Intent?

Foreign nationals can come to the United States temporarily to transition to permanent residence. However, most nonimmigrant visas only allow you to come to the US only if you intend to return home. Attempting to transition to permanent residence on certain nonimmigrant visas can lead to long-term severe consequences. 

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What Are the Details of the Second Lottery for the H-1B Visa?

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that they will be conducting a second lottery for the H-1B Work Visa. This is great news for hundreds of East Indians, the majority of applicants for the H-1B Visa. 

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Immigrate to the US as a Medical Graduate

Are you a medical graduate in one of the accredited foreign medical schools (except Canada)? In the United States, international medical graduates are required to go through a unique credentialing process by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) to become licensed professionals and start their residence. 

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What Are the EB-5 Policy Updates for Loan Proceeds?

International entrepreneurs interested in obtaining US permanent residence through the EB-5 Investor Program must meet the minimum investment and job creation requirements. Recently, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) introduced a new policy that will allow international entrepreneurs to secure investments through loans. According to this new policy, all loan proceeds will be viewed as cash rather than indebtedness. 

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USCIS Reinstates the EB-5 Investment

The US government temporarily reinstated the Houston EB-5 Direct Investment program at a $500,000 investment level. The Houston EB-5 Visa program is for international entrepreneurs and investors who want to receive US permanent residence by making a qualified investment in real estate. Over the years, this program has helped the US government in attracting qualified entrepreneurs and investors for permanent residence.