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USCIS Updates Guidance on Determining Custody for Children Acquiring U.S. Citizenship

November 19, 2024

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration and Services is issuing guidance regarding the legal and physical custody requirements for purposes of acquisition of U.S. citizenship under section 320 and naturalization under section 322 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs

November 18, 2024

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of State (State), has announced the lists of countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B visa programs for the next 12 months.

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