Immigration News
Can Birthright Citizenship Be Revoked?
Navigating the world of immigration law can be tricky, especially when it comes to birthright citizenship. This article aims to simplify this complex topic by exploring its history and legal background. We’ll also discuss current issues like “birth tourism” and what could happen if birthright citizenship is repealed. If you’re considering dual citizenship, we’ll cover…
Read MoreImmediate News Update President Trump Pauses Immigration In The U.S.
Immediate Notice from AILA and American Immigration Council Summary of the April 22, 2020 Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak Authority: Immigration and Nationality Act sections 212(f) and 215(a) and 3 U.S.C. section 301 The proclamation becomes effective on Thursday,…
Read MoreSupreme Court Allows DHS to Implement its Public Charge Rule
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted the Department of Homeland Security a stay on an injunction that prevented it from enacting its highly restrictive Public Charge Rule on immigrants. DHS can now implement the rule nationwide (with the exception of Illinois), which will have a tremendous effect on legal immigration to the United States. The…
Read MorePublic Charge Rule Blocked By 3 District Courts Ahead of Implementation
On October 11th, judges in the U.S. District Courts for the Southern District of New York, Northern District of California and Eastern District of Washington all blocked the new public charge rule set to go into place on October 15th in an injunction. Public charge is defined as an “individual who is likely to become…
Read MoreHealth Insurance for Illegal Immigrants
California Contemplating Health Insurance for Illegal Immigrants California lawmakers are finding themselves coming face-to-face with stories from around the state about illegal immigrants who cannot afford the most basic of healthcare. Clinics, such as the one in San Diego that treated an immigrant suspected of having cancer, cannot run the needed tests to help their…
Read MoreAsylum Seekers Face Border Flights
Asylum Seekers Face Processing Away from The Border Asylum seekers from south of the American border are now facing a new dilemma as the Trump administration continues its crack down on immigration. According to a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) official, asylum-seeking families may find themselves flown across the United States to have their initial…
Read MoreUSCIS Announces FY 2020 H-1B Cap Reached, Triggering Lottery
USCIS Announces FY 2020 H-1B Cap Reached, Triggering Lottery Every year, many thousands of foreign professionals apply for consideration for a limited number of H-1B visas. The H-1B program provides both economic opportunity for international workers and innovative staffing support for companies throughout the United States (U.S.). Every April, the application window opens and companies…
Read MoreHomeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen Forced to Resign
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen Forced to Resign As the Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristjen Nielsen became infamous. She will forever be known as the leader who implemented Trump’s family separation policy at America’s southern border. Without a doubt, family separation is a black stain on the Trump presidency, a disaster that continues to harm…
Read MoreTrump Threatens to Close Southern Border
Trump Threatens to Close Southern Border As of late, politics surrounding the southern border of the United States (U.S.) have been a rollercoaster of ups and downs. News about the tragic deaths of migrants apprehended by border patrol, as well as Trump’s unsuccessful attempt to bar undocumented immigrants from asylum, have heightened the nation’s awareness…
Read MoreCourt Provides Hope for Asylum Seekers Facing Expedited Removal
Court Provides Hope for Asylum Seekers Facing Expedited Removal Each year, the United States removes tens of thousands of people through a process called “expedited removal.” In fact, during fiscal year (FY) 2013, nearly 44% of all U.S. deportations happened via expedited removal. Unfortunately, the process is rife with potential for error and prejudice. Those…
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