With South Miami ready to file a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of newly signed law that bans sanctuary cities, it’s the perfect time to review what exactly a “sanctuary city” is. The best way to understand the term “sanctuary city” is through an example. Let’s say a cop pulls a driver over for speeding. The […]
As it stands now, the US immigration system permits only 7% of employment-based green cards to go immigrants from any one country. The system creates long wait times and hinders employers. The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act, introduced in February, would remove the per-country limits in the employment-based green card system and move towards a […]
From 2004 to 2016, almost 1.5 million foreign students were granted Optional Practical Training (OPT) and a Republican Congressman is now trying to abolish the program. Representative Paul Gosar (R-Ariz) is introducing legislation that would end the OPT program. In a letter to President Trump, Rep. Gosar stated that “OPT hurts American citizens: debt-laden college […]
On Tuesday, the House passed a $4.5 billion border funding bill in a 230-195 vote. The Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act would provide humanitarian aid to immigrants. Amendments to the bill include provisions requiring health standards for those in custody and ensuring translation services are available. The […]
There is no doubt that the hospitality and leisure industry is facing a labor shortage. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there are more than a million job openings, compared to only about 350,000 job openings in 2009. The American Hotel and Lodging Association is urging Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform and […]
Doctors often travel to the US to further their careers and require proper status to do so. There are many visa options for doctors and Silver Immigration is here to walk you through the various visas that should be considered. J-1 Medical interns and residents can enter the US as “exchange visitors” to gain experience, […]
According to a Department of Justice news release, an Immigration Lawyer in California plead guilty to widespread visa fraud. Mihae Park admitted to submitting at least 25 visa petitions to USCIS that contained false information. Examples of her fraudulent actions included using an alias as the petitioner’s employer contact, listing dead people as petitioner’s employees, […]
At the moment, Canadians can travel freely without a visa to countries within the Schengen area for stays of up to 90 days. Schengen area countries include Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden […]
On June 5, 2019, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 passed the House of Representatives 237-187, essentially on a party-line. The Bill would provide protection from deportation and a path to citizenship to over 2 million Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure recipients. Each of these three groups are in the […]
Last week, police forces in Montreal, Laval and Longueuil announced that they will be working with the hospitality and transportation industry to detect and prevent sexual exploitation. This program, RADAR, will attempt to combat the increased sexual tourism that plagues Montreal during Grand Prix weekend. Those on the front lines of these industries will be […]
Over the past five years, there has been a clear trend in the amount of methamphetamine seized by United States Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”). FY 2014: 19,613 lbs FY 2015: 25,496 lbs FY 2016: 33,086 lbs FY 2017: 46,247 lbs FY 2018: 56,362 lbs More meth is being found by CBP officers and the […]
The E-Visa category was crafted for business owners, managers and employees seeking to work in the US for extended periods of time, and the E-2 category was specifically designed for investors of US enterprises. The most frequently asked question regarding the E-2 process is “how much do I need to invest to get the Visa?” […]
For the first time in almost a decade, USCIS has published an annual report. “The 2018 USCIS Statistical Annual Report represents a key piece in our continued commitment to provide improved awareness of the nature and scope of work accomplished by the dedicated men and women of USCIS,” said USCIS Director L. Francis Cissna. “Following […]
The Supreme Court’s ruling in U.S. v. Windsor (2013), guarantees same-sex couples the same immigration benefits as heterosexual couples. However, recently, some same-sex couples have been facing hurdles in securing citizenship for their children. James Derek Mize and Jonathan Gregg, both American citizens, are a married same-sex couple and on May 21, 2019, they received […]
H-1B denial rates have been on the rise. In FY 2016, the denial rate of initial H-1B petitions was 10%, it reached 13% in FY 2017, 24% in FY 2018, and 32% in FY 2019. Two complaints over the past couple of weeks show how some petitioners are dealing with what they believe to be […]