Biden’s Agenda Could Face Obstacle if it does not Include Immigration Reform
Certain Democratic leaders will not support Biden’s plan without immigration reform Three Democratic members of the US House of Representatives recently stated that they will not support Biden’s ‘Build Back Better’ agenda if it does not include certain significant immigration reforms. This fact may become a gigantic inconvenience for the Biden administration, which is trying…
Read MorePre-Pandemic Immigration Levels may Boost the Economy
Pre-pandemic immigration levels would reduce labor shortages According to a recent Axios report, if the US can return to pre-pandemic immigration levels, then it can effectively address labor shortages with the help of foreign workers, even if only partially. This is because, as the global Coronavirus pandemic almost completely paused international traffic, immigration levels in…
Read MoreDemocrats Might Remove Path to Citizenship from Budget Package
Democrats’ immigration plans have been intercepted The Biden administration has opened the door for Democratic leaders to introduce a fairly comprehensive immigration plan through the most recent budget package, which could pass through the reconciliation process. Broadly speaking, this process would allow Democrats to circumvent the Republican filibuster in the Senate by needing only 51…
Read MoreIs Mayorkas’ Neutral Approach to Immigration Effective?
Mayorkas’ stance and vision on immigration When President Biden appointed Alejandro Mayorkas as the Secretary of DHS (Department of Homeland Security), there was great expectation and uncertainty among the American population as he is the first Latino, coming from an immigrant family, to lead this federal agency. It is worth mentioning that DHS is the…
Read MoreReusing Green Cards Might be the Means to Protect Local Workforce
Bill to reuse Green Cards The US House of Representatives recently introduced a reconciliation bill that proposes to issue Green Cards not used during the last decades to provide guarantees to essential foreign workers. To understand the issue at hand, it is important to explain that the US currently issues a certain number of Green…
Read MoreForeign Workers are America’s ‘Secret Weapon’
Study: The US needs to attract workers in STEM fields A study recently conducted by CNSI (Council on National Security and Immigration) analyzes the important role of foreign workers and students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields to protect and boost the national economy. This study, called “High-Skilled Immigration: America’s Key for Competitiveness…
Read MoreImmigration News Tuesday 2nd November 2021
Your Summary of Immigration News in 2nd November, 2021 At Motion Law Immigration we update our Blog Section on a daily basis so that you can keep up to date with the latest immigration news, policies and measures. This will allow you to learn about the US immigration system, make assertive and wise decisions for…
Read MoreSupreme Court Might Allow Republican Leaders to Defend the ‘Public Charge Rule’
Supreme Court to hear arguments on defense of Trump’s Public Charge Rule On Friday, October 29, the US Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments from a group of Republican leaders who are asking to defend Trump’s Public Charge Rule. This decision comes after 13 Republican state attorneys general filed a petition to uphold Trump’s Public…
Read MoreBiden may Face Obstacles in Attempt to Rescind the MPP
Biden’s DHS rescinds the MPP for the second time Biden’s DHS (Department of Homeland Security) issued a memo on Friday, October 29, rescinding the MPP (Migrant Protection Protocols) policy for the second time in less than a year. It is important to clarify that this rule, implemented by Trump in 2019, forced hundreds of asylum…
Read MoreHouse Bill Would Stimulate International Competitiveness
House bill would protect the national economy There is currently a bill from the US House of Representatives on the table, which could expedite the process of legal permanent residency for highly skilled foreign workers and thereby stimulate and protect the economy. The House bill proposes to, among other things: Reduce waiting times for employment-based…
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