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For U.S. citizens living abroad, there is a lesser-known option to obtain U.S. citizenship for children born outside the United States: Form N-600K. This process allows eligible children to acquire citizenship through their U.S. citizen parents grandparents, even if the child has never lived in the U.S. Who Is Eligible? To qualify under the...

On April 11, 2025, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) issued new guidance allowing immigration judges to pretermit—or deny without a hearing—asylum applications that are legally insufficient on their face. This policy emphasizes that judges have discretion to assess whether an asylum application merits a full hearing, particularly...

A Guide to Its Different Types If you're considering working in the U.S. for a multinational company or transferring from a foreign office to a U.S. branch, the L-1 visa could be your gateway to making that move. But not all L-1 visas are the same! There are two main types—the L-1A and the L-1B—and understanding the differences between them can...

Didn’t Get Selected in the H-1B Lottery?Here’s What You Can Do Next If you weren’t selected in this year’s H-1B lottery, you’re not alone — and more importantly, your U.S. immigration journey doesn’t end here. While it’s natural to feel disappointed, there are still several alternative visa options that could align with your background and goals....

On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14159, titled “Protecting the American People Against Invasion,” directing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enforce existing registration obligations under Section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 U.S.C. § 1302). This executive order prioritizes civil and...