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Public Charge Rule Expected to Go in Effect October 15 Temporarily Blocked
On October 11, 2019, a federal judge in New York issued an injunction blocking the amended Public Charge rule. USCIS and DHS published the final rule on August 14, making many applicants inadmissible
Continue readingThe Trump Administration’s H1-B Denial Tactics
To date, the Trump administration has taken no positive action toward the H-1B visa program. USCIS continues to view highly skilled foreign-born workers as threats instead of assets to the U.S. workforce. Operational
Continue readingDealing with ICE and Worksite Raids
Simply operating a company in America today comes with the risk of being targeted for an immigration raid. Often, employers hire unauthorized people without any knowledge of an employee’s actual
Continue readingDeveloping a Business Immigration Plan
How businesses approach legal immigration can determine whether or not they are able to hire key people to fill vital roles. Business plans for immigration can be immensely beneficial. Some questions
Continue readingAmerica and Her Not So Invisible Wall
“Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden
Continue readingWhat the New EB-5 Changes Mean for Investors and Regional Centers
The EB-5 visa category was developed by the United States Congress in 1990 to stimulate the U.S. economy through job creation and capital investment by foreign investors. The underlying policies
Continue readingU.S. Visas for Artists and Entertainers
The United States is the entertainment hub of the world. Americans spend more money on entertainment than they do on education, clothes, and retirement savings. Last year, Americans spent $43 billion
Continue readingVisas and Path to U.S. Citizenship for Tech Workers
The tech industry in the United States plays a critical role in determining economic growth. At the same time, the current unemployment rate in the U.S. is 3.7%. As the tech industry continues to sprawl
Continue readingAthletes and Sports: A Compelling Case for Immigration
The United States is home to many popular and emerging sports. The United States has the top professional leagues in the Big Four and is the place where many Olympians train. There are top-notch ski
Continue readingImmigration Makes America Great Again. And Again…
Most Americans agree that one of the major benefits of immigration is the rich assortment of cuisine that is available in almost any U.S. city. But food aside, YouGov poll revealed that most Americans
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