The Department of Homeland Security recently announced that New Yorkers will be banned from applying for, or renewing membership in programs that expedite international travel, including Global Entry, FAST, SENTRI and NEXUS. The move comes as a response to NY’s recently enacted “Green Light” Law. DHS expects 150,000 to 200,000 New Yorkers will be affected […]
On Monday, the US Supreme Court ruled to allow the new public charge rule to go into effect. After a lengthy legal battle, the Court sided with the Trump administration’s new policy. What is the Public Charge Rule? The Public Charge Rule establishes a test to determine whether an individual is likely to depend on […]
The Canadian Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) announced that it is making changes to the popular NEXUS program at Canadian airports. NEXUS allows pre-screened travelers expedited processing when entering the United States and Canada. The NEXUS kiosks that previously used iris recognition technology are being replaced with new ones that use facial verification technology. The new […]
Silver Immigration is proud to be sponsoring the AEJD (Association des Étudiants Juifs en Droit) annual Shabbat dinner on January 24, 2020. Keynote address will be given by Supreme Court Justice Nicholas Kasirer. Tickets for the event can be purchased here.
2019 was a whirlwind. Immigration stories dominated the headlines and breaking news seemed to be a daily occurrence. But the year is over and it is time to look forward. Some of the biggest immigration stories of 2019 are set for big moments in 2020 and the beginnings of major battles are taking shape (ex: […]
USCIS announced that it will implement a new H-1B registration process for the fiscal year 2021 cap season. Under the new process, employers seeking to file an H-1B cap-subject petition will first electronically register and pay a $10 fee. Employers will also provide basic information about their company and the requested worker. The initial registration […]
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 candidate 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 […]