The Department of State of the US has presented a resolution that could bring forth significant changes for noncitizen workers holding a college degree. As explicated in an article by the Immigration Impact, the proposal seeks to effectuate a new visa category for the...
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Request a ConsultationUSCIS New Policy Guidance on Children’s Acquisition of Citizenship
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently issued a policy update surrounding the guidelines on the acquisition of citizenship for children. The policy manual was updated on August 28, 2019, presenting significant changes in identifying the...
Analysis of Low Border Crossing Rates in 2024
In recent times, the United States has experienced a significant decline in border crossings, reaching the lowest levels in the past four years. According to a recent article published on Immigration Impact, there could be multiple contributing factors for this drop....
Significant Updates: USCIS New Policy Guidance on Noncompliance with EB-5 Regional Center Program
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently published a critical policy statement concerning non-compliance within the EB-5 Regional Center Program. This article aims to summarize the key points detailed in the new policy guidance for the benefit of...
Potential Implications of Supreme Court Possibly Overruling Chevron for Immigrants
In the sphere of immigration law, a recent discussion has emerged around the potential consequences of the Supreme Court overruling a longstanding decision: Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council Inc. Popularly known as the Chevron deference, this...
Setting the Record Straight: Immigrants Do Not ‘Take’ American Jobs or Wages
The persistent stereotype that immigrants snatch jobs from American citizens or suppress wages by willing to work for less, is a sentiment rife in public discourse yet lacking empirical corroboration. A recent article on Immigration Impact (July 9, 2024), carefully...
Immigrants and Employment: A Closer Look at Their Impact on the U.S. Labor Market
Immigration is an enduring element of political and social discourse in America. However, much of this debate is driven by widely held misconceptions, particularly relating to employment. One such fallacy, that immigrants steal jobs and lower wages for Americans, has...
Yemen Redesignated for Temporary Protected Status: What It Means?
Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas of the Department of Homeland Security recently announced the extension and redesignation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for an initial period of 18 months, from September 4, 2021, to March 3, 2023. This move ensures that...
A Comprehensive Review of Immigration Legislation: Key Trends in 2024
In contemporary discussions of immigration reform, analysts and policymakers are turning to the myriad of legislation recently proposed. A report by Immigration Impact published on July 8th, 2024, meticulously tracks over 700 immigration-related bills nationwide,...
Unpacking Recent Trends in Immigration Legislation: A Review of 700 Bills
In the contemporary legislative landscape, the topic of immigration has taken center stage. Recently, a comprehensive study by Immigration Impact outlined this year’s most significant legislative trends pertaining to immigration. This analysis is critical to...
