Immigration Law
Bill Seeks to Remove the Limit on Employment-Based Green Cards
The H-1B visa program for foreign workers It is no secret that the dream of millions of people around the world is to come to the US to gain work experience and, possibly, to be able to stay in the country for a long time. Adding to that, hundreds of American businesses also use certain…
Read MoreHow Would it be Possible to Improve the Immigration System?
Comprehensive Immigration Overhaul- A Priority for Biden The Biden administration has always emphasized that the US’ immigration system needs to undergo comprehensive reform in order to meet current international needs and create solutions for a globalized world, which has a fairly high international traffic and flow of immigrants. Therefore, one of the main pillars of…
Read MoreImproving the Immigration System Would also Reduce Federal Expenditures
The Biden administration tries to improve the border situation The surge of illegal border crossings, which has increased mainly since February 2021, is putting the Biden administration’s immigration plans at risk. Biden proposes to reform the entire immigration system to implement policies that are more just, humane and in line with current needs in order…
Read MoreBill to Strengthen the Health System with Foreign Professionals
Foreign workers are essential to the health system According to official figures from the MPI (Migration Policy Institute), about 29% of physicians in the US are foreign workers and 38% of home health aides are also professionals who come from different countries. This is quite a high figure considering that the US has had a…
Read MoreLasting Immigration Changes Depend on Congress
Biden tries to change the immigration system Immigration has always been a peculiar and controversial topic in the US and usually occupies an important place for the country’s administrations. For instance, immigration has been a mainstay of the political campaign of both former Republican President Donald Trump and current Democratic President Joe Biden, although they…
Read MoreH-1B Visa Duration Should be Longer, Expert Says
What is the H-1B visa program? The US has been, for decades, the most attractive destination for thousands of foreigners across the world, who yearn to build a promising future in this hopeful and abundant land, or who want to gain work experience, visit their beloved ones or study for a specific period of time.…
Read MoreBiden Plans to Expand Legal Immigration Programs
Legal immigration needs attention as well The surge of illegal border crossings, which has intensified since early 2021, has caught the attention of the American population and sparked a colossal controversy regarding the root causes of mass irregular migration and how the US government should address the border situation effectively. However, because irregular migration tends…
Read MoreSenator Urges Congress to Pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform
California Senator supports comprehensive immigration reform California’s first Latino Senator Alex Padilla, who succeeded Vice President Kamala Harris, is promoting comprehensive immigration reform in Congress even though he has only been in office for four months. Padilla states that it is the right time to reshape the immigration system considering that Democratic members are leading…
Read MoreThe Biden Administration Feels Pressure Related to Immigration
Biden’s comprehensive plans regarding immigration The current administration of the US has made immigration one of the pillars of its political stance. With Democratic President Joe Biden leading, his government is trying to restructure the entire immigration system to lift the previous administration’s restrictions and limitations and to implement more humane policies in line with…
Read MoreBiden’s Nominee to Lead USCIS Has Big Plans
The USCIS – A key piece in restructuring the entire immigration system Within the branches of DHS (Department of Homeland Security), there are several agencies focused on the immigration sector and all aspects related to visa programs available for foreigners, humanitarian programs for vulnerable immigrant populations, deportation processes, border surveillance and immigration law enforcement within…
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