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The New Startup Act and Immigrant Entrepreneurship
USA
Startup Act promises economic growth and boosted national innovation through expanded immigration options for immigrant entrepreneurs.
Jon Velie
Olympics Shine Spotlight on 10 Refugees, while 65 Million live in Darkness
SPORTS
The Rio Olympic games have highlighted the urgent demand for countries worldwide to accept refugees through fair immigration policies.
Jon Velie
USCIS Resuming Premium Processing for all H-1B Petitions
H-1B
On October 3, 2017 USCIS resumed premium processing for all H-1B visa petitions. USCIS temporarily suspended premium processing in April.
Jon Velie
The Protect And Grow American Jobs Act Is A Misnomer
H-1B
The Protect and Grow American Jobs act is a misnomer. Immigration creates jobs and stimulates the economy.
Jon Velie
Staffing Companies Targeted In New H-1B Bill
H-1B
California Rep. Darrell Issa's "Protect and Grow Jobs Act (H.R. 170) unfairly targets U.S. based international staffing companies.
Jon Velie
The RAISE Act And Possible Changes To Non-Immigrant Visa Programs
USA
With half a dozen bills looming in congress addressing various reforms to the H-1B visa program.
Jon Velie
Trump-Backed Points System Immigration Bill (RAISE Act) will Chill the U.S. Economy
USA
President Trump backed changes to immigration which may halve numbers of legal immigrants entering the country but also slow the economy.
Jon Velie
RAISE Act Receives Key Congressional Endorsement
USA
After receiving President Trump’s endorsement in August, key elements of the RAISE Act are now being endorsed by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Jon Velie
RAISE Act Immigration Bill: Not A New Idea.
USA
Legislation that would halve the number of legal immigrants admitted into the U.S. over the next ten years could have serious economic consequences.
Jon Velie
DACA By The Numbers: The Economic Impact Of Rescinding DACA
USA
DACA by the Numbers: How rescinding DACA will affect the economy. Economic analysis of how rescinding DACA could cost the U.S. billions.
Jon Velie
Round Three Of The Travel Ban
USA
Presidential proclamation on travel bans additional countries. In an attempt to prevent terrorists and other public threats from entering the country.
Jon Velie
State Department Memos Tighten Restrictions On U.S. Visas
USA
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has released a diplomatic cable to all U.S. embassies concerning all persons who have obtained a U.S. visa.
Jon Velie