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Visa Changes Could Disrupt International Teachers and North Carolina Schools

January 14th, 2026
Contributor: Trey DeBrine
North Carolina schools rely on international teachers to address ongoing staffing shortages. Recent federal visa changes may make it harder for these educators to remain in the classroom. Immigration attorney Trey DeBrine of Sivaraman Immigration Law… Read More
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Categories: H-1B, Immigration, Immigration News, Our Firm

Understanding Trump's Proposed Immigration Pause

December 1st, 2025
What President Trump’s Recent Statement Means for Immigration—And What It Doesn’t Mean Yet In the wake of the shootings in Washington, D.C., President Trump stated that he intends to “pause migration from Third World countries.” This commen… Read More
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Categories: Immigration, Immigration News

Trey DeBrine Named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2026

August 27th, 2025
At Sivaraman Immigration Law, we are proud to celebrate the recognition of Earl (“Trey”) DeBrine, III, who has been named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2026 for immigration law. Trey focuses his practice on employment-based immigration, advising… Read More
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Stateside Visa Renewal Pilot Program

December 21st, 2023
Posted By
Heather Crews
On December 21, 2023, the Department of State announced that on January 29, 2024, they will launch a pilot program for stateside domestic H-1B nonimmigrant visa renewals for eligible applicants. Participation in this pilot program will be limited to… Read More
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Categories: Immigration

Multilingual USCIS Resources

November 30th, 2022
Posted By
Heather Crews
President Bill Clinton signed Executive Order 13166, “Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency,” into effect on August 11, 2000. In response, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship… Read More
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Categories: Immigration, Multilingual, USCIS
Tags: multilingual, uscis, uscis contact center