Apply Now for EB-5 Green Card Before Investment Minimum Rises
Starting on Nov. 21, the minimum investment required of foreign investors for an EB-5 green card will nearly double. The increase is one of the major changes in the long…
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What You Should Know About the American Dream and Promise Act
The American Dream and Promise Act passed by the House of Representatives last month has been placed on the Senate’s legislative calendar. However, the latest Dream Act legislation, which offers…
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Applicants for Visas and Green Cards Must Divulge Social Media Info
Virtually all visa and green-card applications now require candidates to state the social media platforms they currently use or have used within the past five years. Candidates must also supply…
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Alcorn Team Spotlight: Meet Pragnya Sudheendra
Pragnya Sudheendra recently celebrated her six-month anniversary at Alcorn Immigration Law. She joined our team as a paralegal earlier this year, assisting with employment-based immigration matters. Pragnya moved to the…
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Citizens of New Zealand Now Eligible for E-1 and E-2 Visas
As of June 10, New Zealand nationals can request a change of status to or apply for the E-1 Visa for Treaty Traders or the E-2 Visa for Treaty Investors…
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Spouses of Green Card Holders Should File for F2A Green Card Now
For several years, the spouses and children of green-card holders faced a three- to five-year wait to receive an F2A green card based on the Visa Bulletin posted monthly by…
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TechCrunch Taps Founder Sophie Alcorn as Expert Contributor
TechCrunch has selected Alcorn Immigration Law founder Sophie Alcorn as an expert contributor. She will write regular columns on immigration matters for TechCrunch and ExtraCrunch, which offers exclusive articles, resources,…
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New Details Emerge on H-1B Lottery Changes
We’re very excited to better understand how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is shaping the H-1B lottery for the future, starting next year. It published two different proposals for…
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USCIS Offers Online Filing for Some Student and Visitor Visas
Individuals looking to extend their student visa or visitor visa for business or pleasure can now file online through the eProcessing system. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently launched…
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Canadians with L-1 Visa Renewals Being Turned Away at the Border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents are turning away some Canadian workers at the border. Without notice, CBP abandoned a decades-long policy of allowing Canadians to apply for L-1…
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