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| High Demand for U.S. Work Visas | ||
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The demand for the H-1B class of U.S. work visa has almost quadrupled compared to at the same time last year, says U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Wednesday, 30 May 2012Read More |
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| USCIS Launches New Online Learning Tool to Help U.S. Immigrants | ||
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A new online learning tool to help new U.S. citizens prepare for the Naturalization Test has been released by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. Wednesday, 30 May 2012Read More |
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| U.S. Investor Visa Available for Israelis | ||
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Israeli nationals are now eligible for the E-2 temporary foreign investor visa under a recently approved bill, which requires smaller investment by business owners than the current E-1 visa. Monday, 28 May 2012Read More |
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| Alabama Governor Signed Immigration Law Revisions | ||
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Alabama Governor Robert Bentley on May 18, 2012 signed House Bill 658, which includes revisions to simplify and clarify Alabama's existing immigration law, commonly known as House Bill 56. Thursday, 24 May 2012Read More |
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| New JOLT Act to Reform Visa System Commended by U.S. Travel Association | ||
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The new Bipartisan House and Senate versions of the Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2012 that were introduced last week have received commendations from the U.S. Travel Association. Tuesday, 22 May 2012Read More |
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| Citizenship Drive to Help Immigrants | ||
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A citizenship drive will be held by the City of Oakley on the weekend of May 18 in order to help immigrants apply for U.S. citizenship. Friday, 18 May 2012Read More |
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| Texas Universities Back New Bill for Work Visas for Tech Graduates | ||
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On May 15, 2012, U.S. Senator John Cornyn introduced legislation to Congress to boost U.S. economic competitiveness. Thursday, 17 May 2012Read More |
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| US Announced National Strategy to Increase Travel and Tourism Visitors | ||
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Delivering on President Obama's call in January for a national strategy to promote domestic and international travel opportunities throughout the United States, the Administration's National Tourism and Travel Strategy has been announced by Commerce Secretary John Bryson and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar on May 10, 2012. Tuesday, 15 May 2012Read More |
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| Colleges Assist Illegal Immigrant Students in the USA | ||
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Dominican University, a small private Catholic college in suburban Chicago, is supporting undocumented students. Tuesday, 8 May 2012Read More |
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| U.S. Reforms Summer Work Travel Visa Rules against Abuses | ||
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The State Department on May 4, 2012 made an announcement on major changes to its J-1 Summer Work and Travel Program - one of its premier cultural exchange programs, to tackle recent widespread abuses. Monday, 7 May 2012Read More |
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| Obama Continues Pushing U.S. Immigration Reform for Dream Act | ||
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Passing the Dream Act and fixing the U.S. immigration system were top priorities, President Barack Obama told guests at a Cinco de Mayo reception in the White House Rose Garden. Friday, 4 May 2012Read More |
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| US Re-Designated and Extended TPS Designation for Somalia | ||
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Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano has decided to extend the current Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation of Somalia and to re-designate the country for 18 months. Thursday, 3 May 2012Read More |
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| U.S. Launches Campaign to Promote Inbound Tourism | ||
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A campaign to encourage international tourists to come to the U.S. was launched Tuesday for residents of Japan, Canada and the United Kingdom. Thursday, 3 May 2012Read More |
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From October 1, 2013, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syrian nationals will be re-designated and extended. This decision has been announced by Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano and published with a notice in the Federal Register on June 17, 2013. - US Senate Immigration Bill to Aid Economy
The immigration bill under consideration in the Senate would reduce federal deficits by $197 billion between 2014 and 2023, according to a new report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
- Ceremonies Welcome New US Citizens
