Recent pending changes in regulations of the Department of Homeland Security and Department of State affect whether a foreigner might become a U.S. “public charge” for immigration purposes. The DHS (the USCIS agency) has jurisdiction over foreigners who are in the U.S. applying for an immigration benefit. DOS (the US consulates) has jurisdiction over foreigners […]
Tightening Minimum Income Requirements for Immigration
Proposed 84 FR 41292: New Public Charge Federal Rule In proposed regulations posted Wednesday, October. 10, 2018, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) intends to redefine the term “public charge” to block green cards and visas for low-income immigrants. The administration will more heavily scrutinize the financial status of foreigners before granting immigration benefits. Low-income immigrants include […]
The Immigration Double-Standard: Make ‘Mar-a-lago’ Great Again
Our Commander in Chief is against immigration unless it applies to him. Mar-a-lago has plans to hire 61 foreign workers to serve as cooks and waiters for the winter social season. Trump Businesses to Hire Foreign Workers The H2-B guest worker program is intended to help employers who cannot find enough local help during peak […]
Trump Travel Ban 3 Waiver
Trump Travel Ban 3 Proclamation 9645 bans all citizens from 12 countries. The ban has no expiration date. Green cards, visas or travel documents already issued will not be revoked. A waiver of the ban is possible on an individual basis. Restrictions by Country North Korea Entry as immigrants and nonimmigrants suspended. Syria Entry as immigrants and nonimmigrants […]
Political Asylum at the US Border
A foreigner can appear at a U.S. border check and claim political asylum. A U.S. Customs and Border agent conducts a credible fear interview, which is basically a prescreening to see whether the claim of political asylum seems valid. If so, the foreigner is put into removal proceedings in order to make a claim for political asylum in immigration court. […]
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