Generally, if the government shuts for budgetary reasons, all but “essential” personnel are furloughed and are not allowed to work. USCIS: USCIS is an agency funded by filing fees so it’s generally business as usual if the government shuts down. Exceptions are E-Verify; the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Center Program; Conrad 30 J-1 doctors; and […]
Green Card Holder Being Out of the U.S. More than 6 Months
Immigration officers often claim a permanent resident green card is abandoned when the permanent resident is out of the U.S. for longer than 6 months in a single trip. The question is whether the foreigner gave up US residency. A reentry permit helps clarify that US residency was not abandoned, but many people do not […]
The Public Charge Determination and Table of Public Benefits
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 […]
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