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H-1B Denials on the Rise Under the Trump Administration

It’s no secret that the Trump administration has taken a firm stance on immigration; President Trump’s campaign rhetoric about building a wall along the Mexican/American border continues to be controversial, and his zero-tolerance approach to immigration policies have resulted in tragic events like families being separated at the border. However, new policies put in place…
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How to Determine When Your Immigration Petition or Application will be Processed

New automated pilot methodology It’s a common and frustrating issue when the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) gives you an estimated processing time for your immigration petition/application and it ends up being several months off. Inconsistent filing times are inconvenient for applicants who are planning to travel outside the United States and must wait…
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What is an H-1B?

Shelby Rainford

Shelby Rainford received her bachelor’s degree from Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, where she majored in professional writing and minored in computer science. She joined Scott Global Migration Law Group as a full-time paralegal in June 2018. Shelby grew up in the Springfield, Illinois, area.

Kate Meulemans

Kate Meulemans joined the Scott Global Migration Law Group team in 2018 as a full-time summer intern. She is originally from Portland, Oregon, but has also lived in Washington, California, Pennsylvania, and currently resides in Illinois. Kate studies Philosophy at DePaul University and has a minor in American Politics. Following her undergrad, Kate plans to…
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