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America 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
Continue readingImmigration Show: John Lennon’s Immigration Case for DREAMers
In this episode, Jon Velie and Dave Kelso examine Lennon’s immigration battle and the court ruling that eventually led the Obama administration to release DACA as an executive order. Watch or listen
Continue readingHow Melania Trump became a U.S. Citizen
Would Melania be able to enter the country under a new merit-based immigration system and how exactly would she meet the criteria for the EB1 visa? Share on
Continue readingU.S. House of Representatives Clears Three Major Immigration Bills
The House Judiciary Committee cleared three critical bills that went seemingly unnoticed as tension in Washington D.C. mounts. The DREAM Act (Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors) and
Continue readingH-4 EAD Work Ban Expected This Month
The highly contested H-4 EAD work ban affecting the spouses of H-1B visa holders is set to be published this month. An estimated 100,000 immigrants will no longer be authorized to work in the United
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