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All About the Proposed “Gold Card” Immigration Visas in the U.S.
There is no question that the U.S. Immigration system is highly complex and constantly changing. Recently, President Donald Trump announced a new immigration initiative to attract wealthy foreigners to invest in the U.S. Essentially, foreigners who commit to a substantial financial investment in the country will be given a pathway to obtain permanent residency… Read More »
President Trump Formally Designates English as the Official Language of the United States
On March 1, 2025, President Donald Trump ordered English to be the national language of the United States. As a result, the mandate that Bill Clinton required during his time as President for government organizations that receive federal funding to provide language resources and assistance to non-English speakers has been rescinded. Under the provisions… Read More »
What to Know About the U.S. Registration Requirement for Immigrants
Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will restore a federal immigration law (8 U.S.C. § 1302) that has largely been inactive. The law says that individuals who enter the United States without a valid visa must register with the federal government and carry proof of registration on them while… Read More »
What Countries Would Be Included in The USA’s New Travel Ban?
In the first Trump administration, a travel ban was enacted that was primarily aimed at countries with Muslim majorities. During the second Trump administration, another travel ban is being considered. If implemented, the new travel ban will affect far more countries. In specific, the administration is targeting countries with inadequate or sparse vetting practices…. Read More »
Trump Administration Eyeing Prevailing Wage Reforms for H-1B Visa Workers
Employers who hire foreign workers under the H-1B visa program are required to pay these workers the prevailing wage. This means that U.S. employers must pay at least the higher of the prevailing or actual wages paid to U.S. employees in similar professional roles. The H-1B visa program allows businesses to look abroad when… Read More »
Venezuelan TPS Status Vacated: What’s Next for Venezuelans with TPS in America?
Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), the Homeland Security Secretary (HSS) has the discretion to designate a foreign state or part thereof for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) when the Secretary concludes that a particular set of conditions in the country exists. Under the previous Homeland Security Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, Venezuela was granted TPS… Read More »
The Debate Over Ending Birthright Citizenship in the U.S.
On January 20, the Trump administration determined that birthright citizenship in the United States should end. As a result, President Trump signed an executive order (EO) that is scheduled to take effect on February 19, 2025. The EO would end automatic citizenship for babies born in the United States if neither of the parents… Read More »
USCIS Announces the Registration Period for H-1B Visas for FY 2026
The H-1B Visa program in the United States is meant to give foreign workers that have a particular set of skills that fill specialty occupations the ability to come to the U.S. and work. Engineers, architects, or medical professionals are a few examples of the types of professional positions that may warrant a H-1B… Read More »
Eligibility Requirements for Sponsoring Step Children In the United States Through Family Visas
If you are navigating the immigration process for your foreign spouse and stepchild, a question you may have is how you can ensure that you can sponsor your stepchild through a family visa in the United States. You love your foreign spouse and your stepchild, but because the child is not biologically your own,… Read More »
Family Visas That Can Help You Sponsor a Stepchild
If you are navigating the U.S. immigration system with your foreign-born spouse and your spouse has a biological child, figuring out how to use a family visa to bring your stepchild to the country is critical to keeping your family together. It is important to understand the immigration laws and rules for sponsoring a… Read More »