The TN visa is a US work classification open only to citizens of Canada and Mexico who will work in a profession named in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). It has no annual cap, no lottery, and no labour certification, making it one of the
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The H-1B to green card route is the path most H-1B workers take toward permanent residence in the United States, and for many of them it is the longest stretch of their immigration journey. The visa is temporary — six years in most cases. The
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⚠ CRITICAL POLICY CHANGE — Effective October 30, 2025 USCIS has eliminated automatic EAD extensions for renewal applicants who file on or after October 30, 2025. You MUST have a valid EAD card in hand to continue working. Plan to file your renewal at least
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Optional Practical Training is the work authorisation that allows an F-1 student to take a paid job in the United States in their field of study, for up to 12 months after finishing a degree. For most international graduates, it is the first, and often
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The $100,000 H-1B fee is not being collected. A federal court struck it down in June 2026, an appeals court refused to revive it in July, and as of August 2026 no employer has to pay it to file an H-1B petition — although the
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