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 […]
Immigrant investors will now need to spend much more to secure a green card. A new rule will now require an investment of at least $1.8 million to get a green card under the EB-5 program. This is a big leap. Since 1990 the standard minimum was $1 million. In addition, those who spend their […]
The Trump Administration is moving forward with a new plan to bypass immigration courts and deport undocumented immigrants. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice in the Federal Register that enables DHS to “exercise the full remaining scope of its statutory authority to place in expedited removal” … illegal immigrants who cannot prove […]
Earlier today, the Immigration and Citizenship Subcommittee met to discuss policy changes and processing delays at US Citizenship and Immigration Services. Below are the main takeaways from the subcommittee members and expert witnesses. Zoe Lofgren, US Representative for California’s 19th congressional district USCIS net backlog as of April 2019 is over 2.4 million cases (344% […]
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, […]