Tensions over U.S. border control continue to escalate. President Barack Obama has called the current state of affairs a “crisis” and is seeking aid.
Obama and Border Control Aid
President Obama has publicly called attention to the need for aid for U.S. border control highlighting the need to protect children and update facilities.
Customs and Border Protection Review “Use of Force”
Recent incidents of excessive use of force in border control situations has Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to revise the current “use of force” rules.
A New Hope for H4 Visa Holders
In a H4 visa development, DHS states that it will be publishing a rule to allow the spouses of H-1B visa holders to apply for work permits in the United States
Baby Boomers and Immigration Reform
The aging baby boomer generation is having effects on the U.S. economy. Immigrant labor could be a way to fill the void in the U.S. labor force.
CIR Gaining Support from House Conservatives
Although still in debate, there is new evidence that conservative house members are beginning to support comprehensive immigration reform (CIR).
H-1B Immigrant Visas Are Actually Great for the United States
H-1B immigrant visas help fill the gap for STEM-skilled workers in the US and stimulate the country’s economy by providing skilled labor to companies.
Greater Missouri: ‘Comply with LCA Program Rules’ Reviewed
This article entitled “Greater Missouri: ‘Comply with LCA Program Rules’ explains Rosen’s point of view on Complying with LCA Program Rules as written in AILA
Research Shows Skilled STEM Immigrants Can Revitalize U.S. Economy
Research from Standard & Poor’s suggests that more visas for skilled immigrants might be just what the nation needs to plug skill shortage gaps and revitalize the economy
USCIS Announces H1B Cap Lottery Completed
On April 10, 2014, USCIS made an official statement regarding the random selection lottery of H1B cap subject petitions for the year 2013 (FY15)
American Immigration Has It’s Benefits
Recent studies issued reveal benefits immigration has on economy,
Immediate Relative Green Card Applications Delayed
Immediate relative green card applications are now being processed slower than the previous 15-month wait. This has increased from the 5-month turn around.