The routine visa bulletin released for both employment-based and family-based cases by the DOS in October of 2013 causing another period of significant EB-2 retrogression for the country of India
Government Shutdown Effecting Immigration Reform
Finally we turn tommigration reform, an unresolved issue to this day and a constant area of uncertainty for businesses. Many businesses would be able to hire with less restriction, but due to the shutdown this process has been delayed even further.
Comprehensive Immigration Reform Effecting Children
Currently children are in a compromising position due to the strained immigration system. Congress holds the ability to drastically improve the lives of millions of our nation’s children simply by passing Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR) which would address the challenges previously mentioned in this article.
Democrats Introduce New Immigration Reform Bill
Recently House Democrats introduced a comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) bill. The bill serves the purpose of keeping pressure on Republicans to continue to work on immigration reform after budget issues are resolved.
Government Shutdown Causes Visa Processing Delays
This article touches upon the effects a U.S. Federal Government shutdown have on immigration services, like petitions, labor certifications, and visas.
U.S. Data Shows Increase in Immigration from India
According to the most recent statistics released from Washington, there have been significant changes amongst the more recent waves of immigrants entering the U.S. When compared to last year, an immigration low, levels of new immigrants have increased. The most predominant groups of the new wave are those hailing from China and India
Pew Research Center: More State Immigration Legislature
Pew Charitable Trusts states that state legislatures are beginning to debate new laws aimed at dealing with immigration laws on a local level. According to Stateline, immigration-related legislature has increased by 28 percent during the first half of 2013 when compared to 2012.
New Identity Verification Implemented in Local USCIS Offices
Individuals with interviews at USCIS offices are now required to submit biographic information in order to confirm their identity. This new measure is put in place as an anti-fraud tool and allows USCIS to confirm an individuals identity with ease.
Employers “Ability to Pay Requirement”- Form I-140
The second step in the three step process for acquiring a greencard involves the filing of Form I-140. Employers are required to show their ability to pay.
DOL Denies PERM Applications – Engineering Degrees Targeted
DOL maintains the position that due to the breadth of engineering degrees, a degree in engineering alone isn’t enough for certain positions.
Agriculture and Comprehensive Immigration Reform
A recent official white house release states that the current immigration systems does not adequately support a both predictable and reliable workforce
Cecila Muñoz Sends a Message from the Obama Administration
authors of a recent study on Comprehensive Immigration Reform have been promoting the Obama administration’s position on CIR. They are encouraging business owners to become more involved in the issue by contacting their representatives while congress is in recess.