The policies for many visas, as well as asylum applicants, are slowly becoming more burdensome. The Trump administration has instituted more, albeit subtle, red tape. The latest policy targets asylum and U visa applicants. Stricter Policies The USCIS has slowly been instituting onerous rules for many applicants. The latest being that for all fields in […]
Trump’s Immigration Ban Proclamation
COVID-19 Outbreak: Executive Order of April 22, 2020 In response to the economic risk posed by the coronavirus, Trump issued an executive order banning the entry of certain immigrants to the US for 60 days. The ban is not as wide-sweeping as was initially feared, though it will still affect many foreign immigrants. It’s been […]
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 […]