A federal judge in Oregon blocked President Trump’s order to deny visas to immigrants without health insurance. On October 4, 2019, President Trump issued Presidential Proclamation No. 9945, “Presidential Proclamation of the Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Will Financially Burden the United States Healthcare System.” Under the Proclamation, immigrants would be considered financial burdens […]
A Summary Judgment Order issued last week in Alasaad v. McAleenan was a major win for privacy rights at the border. Border officers will now need to have a reasonable suspicion of contraband to conduct a phone search. The case was brought by 11 plaintiffs, ten U.S. citizens and one lawful permanent resident, who allege […]
For a Canadian applying for a job in the US, the most daunting question is not what are you greatest strengths and weakness, but rather when can you start? Before answering, the Canadian should have spoken with an immigration attorney and gotten specific advice tailored to his or her situation. Nevertheless, the good news is […]
The 2020 presidential race is heating up. A new Washington Post-ABC News poll has Joe Biden leading the democrats (28%), with Elizabeth Warren (23%) and Bernie Sanders (17%) close behind. In our last profile, we reviewed Warren’s immigration record and now it’s time to take a look at where Sanders stands on important immigration issues. […]
An October 2019 NFAP (National Foundation for American Policy) Policy Brief analyzed H-1B data for the first three quarters of FY 2019. H-1B denial rates were 24% through the third quarter of FY 2019 for “initial” employment petitions. The 24% figure is actually an improvement. Through the first two quarters of FY 2019, denial rates […]
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that a federal grand jury returned a 12-count indictment against a Brooklyn man, Arleigh Louison. According to the indictment, false statements were made in connection with petitions filed under the Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”). It is alleged that Mr. Louison submitted […]
The 2020 presidential election is around the corner and Senator Elizabeth Warren [D-MA] is emerging as a front runner in the democratic party. In the latest quarter, her campaign raised $24.6m – Senator Bernie Sanders raised $25.4m during the same period. With Warren’s stock on the rise, it’s time to look at where she stands […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that new contracts were awarded for new border wall construction in the Rio Grande Valley. Three contracts were awarded to build approximately 65 miles of new border wall. The border wall will include steel bollard walls of 18-30 feet in height, all weather roads, lighting, security cameras and other […]
The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) is expanding its background checks for visa applicants to include social media profiles. According to DHS, this collection of information is necessary to assess a person’s ability to enter the US and/or receive an immigration-related benefit. DHS will collect social media handles used by most visa applicants dating back […]
Saturday at 4:00pm ET Canadian superstar Bianca Andreescu will try to make history at the US Open. Andreescu has already done what none of her Canadian predecessors have been able to – make it to the finals of the US Open. Andreescu, born in Mississauga, Ontario, is a bright spot in Canadian sports and has […]
There are a lot of reasons that people may be hesitant to commit their time, effort and money into a new company. After all, start-ups can be daunting. One thing that shouldn’t worry an entrepreneur is Visa issues. In recent years, foreign entrepreneurs have increasingly turned to the E-2 Visa to secure status to run […]
One of the most critical elements of an EB-5 application is the business plan. It must be comprehensive and detailed. For what needs to be in the business plan, we turn to the case of In re Ho. (Ho, 22 I&N Dec. 206 (AAO) 1998.) In In re Ho, the beneficiary was seeking an EB-5 […]
A new Economic Impact Report from the New York – Israel Business Alliance confirms that Israeli enterprises generate substantial revenue, draw capital investment and create jobs throughout New York State. 5 Israeli-founded companies valued at $1 billion or more are based in New York (Compass, Lemonade, Paynoeer, Taboola, and WeWork). In 2018, $18.6 billion in […]
USCIS’ H-1B Employer Data Hub provides information about employers who have submitted H-1B petitions over the past 10 years. In the FY 2019, Amazon.com had nearly 3,000 H-1B approvals, Google had nearly 2,000 and Facebook over 1,200. The H-1B program remains a favorite among tech companies and consulting firms but they are starting to shift […]
Montreal’s largest music festival, Osheaga, is happening this weekend. It promises to bring great entertainment and culture to the city. The biggest acts generally come to Montreal from the US: The Lumineers (Denver), Childish Gambino (Atlanta), and Logic (Maryland). Canada and the US have a strong relationship and work together to facilitate the exchange of […]