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Articles tagged “USA”

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DV-2027 Lottery Will Require a Valid Passport: New Mandatory Requirements

The State Department has tightened Diversity Visa lottery requirements. A valid passport at entry time, its scans, and exact data match are now required. Learn about exceptions and how to prepare.

Form Track| Sep 5, 2026

Visas

EB-1A Green Card: Criteria for the Extraordinary Ability Visa Without an Employer

EB-1A requires meeting at least 3 of 10 criteria, but lawyers recommend 4-5. Breakdown of awards, salary, publications, and final merits determination — current as of September 2026.

Venture Petition| Sep 5, 2026

Visas

Global Talent Visa as a Backup Plan During the EB-1 Freeze

While EB-1 green cards sit frozen, the same evidence file can back a UK Global Talent Visa application — in one case, a decision came in two days.

Talent Passeport| Sep 4, 2026