US Embassy Spokesman Comments on International Students
China asks Biden to relax student visas restrictions It is quite clear that former President Donald Trump always intended to reduce legal immigration levels and curb irregular immigration. Therefore, between 2017 and 2021, his administration pursued multiple action plans aimed at restricting immigration in general and narrowing the alternatives available to all kinds of foreign…
Read MoreEducational Institutions Celebrate Biden’s Decision
Biden withdraws rule on international students In September 2020, former President Donald Trump’s administration proposed issuing student visas under fixed time period, like most visas in the US. To understand the issue at hand, it is important to explain that most student visas are currently issued under duration of status, which means that foreign students…
Read MoreImmigration News Thursday 8th July 2021
Immigration News Recap 8th July, 2021 It is the dream of thousands of foreigners from all over the world to come to the US for multiple reasons, be it to gain work experience in a local company, reunite with their be loved ones, protect their integrity from risky situations, invest or start entrepreneurship projects, complete…
Read MoreFormer ICE Director Discusses Biden’s Immigration Decisions
Former ICE director criticizes Biden’s immigration decisions On Monday, July 5, 2021, Ronald Donato Vitiello, who served as Acting Director of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) from June 2018 to April 2019, commented on the current border situation and Biden’s immigration policies. Before discussing Vitiello’s opinion, it is important to explain that when we talk…
Read MoreAsylum Applications Might be Processed by DHS Officials under Biden
Alarming backlog of pending asylum cases As a result of the global Coronavirus pandemic and hundreds of changes made by the Trump administration to the entire immigration system, the US currently has a rather alarming backlog of immigration cases, especially when it comes to humanitarian programs such as political asylum and refuge. Currently, waiting times…
Read MoreMayors Pressure Biden to Lift Border Restrictions
Biden moves forward on immigration, but border restrictions remain active As with the previous administration, immigration is also a priority for the current administration, led by Democratic President Joe Biden, but from an entirely different perspective. Biden has led the White House for more than five months now and his administration has already made leaps…
Read MoreImmigration News Wednesday 7th July 2021
Your Summary of Immigration News in 7th July, 2021 You have multiple tools at your disposal to have a successful immigration journey in the US. However, even though the local immigration system is quite extensive, it is still important to learn about the most recent changes to immigration policy and the options available for your…
Read MoreChina Asks the US to Ease Restrictions on Student Visas
Trump’s restrictions on Chinese students Immigration was always a mainstay for the Trump administration, but in a rather strict way. The former president took over the White House with the ideal of reducing immigration levels in the US by all possible means and at all costs. Thus, between 2017 and 2021, his administration made hundreds…
Read MoreExtension and Re-Designation of TPS for Yemeni Nationals
DHS extends and re-designates Yemen for TPS On Tuesday July 6, 2021, Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of DHS (Department of Homeland Security), announced the extension and re-designation of Yemen for TPS (Temporary Protected Status) for 18 months, which will take effect on September 4, 2021, and will be valid until March 3, 2023, with the possibility…
Read MoreBiden’s DHS Withdraws Trump’s Rule on International Students
The Biden administration withdraws limitation on international students On Tuesday, July 6, 2021, Biden’s DHS (Department of Homeland Security) withdrew a rule proposed by the Trump administration, which would substantially hinder the visa process for international students and other qualified foreigners. What was Trump’s proposal about? In September 2020, the Trump administration published an NPRM…
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