10
Dec
2024
The U.S. Department of State recently announced a significant update to its J-1 Exchange Visitors Skills List, which will help keep more international scientists and researchers in the United States. This change removes the requirement for many J-1 visa holders from certain countries to return home for two years after completing their programs in order READ MORE
20
Mar
2024
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented a significant policy update to its Policy Manual, offering greater flexibility for nonimmigrants who encounter unforeseen delays when filing for extensions of stay or changes of status. This announcement, published on January 24, 2024, clarifies that USCIS may allow for late filings to extend or change one’s READ MORE
26
Oct
2023
On October 24, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding the two (2)-year foreign residence requirement for the nonimmigrant exchange visitor (J) visa classification. Background The J-1 visa classification is for exchange visitors who intend to participate in an approved program for the purpose of teaching, READ MORE