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How to Change Your Legal Name On Your Green Card

Do you want to change your legal name on your Permanent Resident Card or Green Card? There could be several reasons why someone might want to change their official name on a government-issued document. This includes getting married or divorced or just wanting a more Western name after immigrating to the US. Despite the reason, it is a simple process to change your name on your Green Card. 

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Options for Bringing Foreign Talent to the United States

As the world becomes more and more interconnected, the US immigration law has also expanded to offer various pathways for foreign workers who can contribute to the development of America’s businesses, art, academics, athletics and entertainment. There are many ways to encourage the immigration of foreign talent to the US.

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What Are the Recent Changes Made to the H-1B Visa Category?

The H-1B Visa is a nonimmigrant visa category for skilled foreign workers in occupations that require specialized practical or theoretical knowledge. It is an employment-based visa that requires the employer to petition their support for the applicant’s H-1B Visa. H-1B Visa holders are granted a US work visa that allows them to live and work in the US for the concerned employer for a specific period. 

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The US International Entrepreneur Parole Rule for Foreign Entrepreneurs

As a foreign entrepreneur or investor, you do not have many options to temporarily come to the US to establish a new business. While there are business immigration options, nonimmigrant visa categories for foreign investors remain few. Many foreign start-up founders even opt for the H-1B Visa to temporarily come to the US to establish their business. 

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Top Reasons Why the E-2 Investor Visa Would Be a Perfect Choice for You

Do you want to establish a business in the United States? Are you confused about where to start?

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How is Biden’s Recent Immigration Policies Affecting US Processing Times?

Since his election to office, President Joe Biden has introduced several executive actions and related legal measures to improve US immigration. Many of these changes will affect the functioning of government agencies like the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the application and petition process of many visa categories. 

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Why US Visa Wait Times Are Even Longer Than Usual

This last year has been exceptionally hard on US immigration, due to the global pandemic shutting down immigration services and the travel restriction measures. Former President Trump’s immigration policies also made it several times harder for many immigrants to reach their goals.