Author: Jeff MacArthur
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President Trumps Signs New Immigration Executive Order
President Trump rolled out the second version of the initial immigration executive order earlier today. The order temporarily suspends immigration into the United States for 90-days from now only six countries, including Iran, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Syria and Libya. Iraq was previously listed among these nations but was removed from the list after assurances were […]Read More -
Trump Proposes Merit-based Immigration System During Address to Congress
On Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, President Donald Trump spoke during a joint session of Congress in Washington, D.C. During the speech, Trump used a portion to address immigration issues. He repeated his calls for a border wall, warnings about criminals crossing the border, and shared emotional stories of Americans killed by illegal immigrants. But he […]Read More -
USCIS Report on the Characteristics of H-1B Workers for Fiscal Year 2015
On March 17, 2016, USCIS presented a report titled, “Characteristics of H-1B Specialty Occupation Workers” for fiscal year 2015. Fiscal year 2015 ran from Oct. 1, 2014 through Sept. 30, 2015. The report was originally provided to four members of Congress, including The Honorable Charles Grassley, The Honorable Patrick J. Leahy, The Honorable Robert W. […]Read More -
The New Executive Order on Immigration is Expected From President Trump at Any Time Now
The Trump administration is expected to roll out a revised executive order on immigration at any time now. President Trump says the new order will protect our people while at the same time surpassing the courts that halted an earlier version. The new order is expected to clarify one major point that was unclear with […]Read More -
A Detailed Guide: What to Expect at Your Green Card Medical Exam
In order to apply for a U.S. green card (lawful permanent resident status), you must undergo a medical examination. The purpose behind the examination is to ensure that you are not inadmissible to the United States on public health grounds. However, you cannot simply undergo a medical examination with your regular doctor. Instead, a civil […]Read More -
USCIS to Welcome More Than 25,000 New U.S. Citizens During Presidents’ Day Naturalization Ceremonies
This year, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will celebrate Presidents’ Day by welcoming more than 25,000 new U.S. citizens during 162 naturalization ceremonies across the country from Feb. 14 through Feb. 22. USCIS Acting Director Lori Scialabba said, “It fills me with pride to know that 25,000 immigrants will take the Oath of […]Read More -
Trump's ban becomes an H-1B fight
It’s not the number of H-1B visa holders from banned countries that is driving this challenge The U.S. technology industry warned President Donald Trump that his immigration order will hurt the U.S. economy by making it more difficult for businesses to attract overseas workers. The administration’s seven-country ban is, for the tech industry, a blinking […]Read More -
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Donald Trump Discuss U.S.-Canada Trade
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with President Donald Trump for the first time on Monday, Feb. 13. The meeting aimed to bridge the gap in style and strategy between the two leaders, as well as continue to foster a warm relationship between Canada and the United States. At the top of the Prime Minister’s […]Read More -
Federal Judge temporarily blocked enforcement of Trump’s travel ban, and DOS reverses visa revocations, allowing previously banned travelers to enter the U.S.
A federal judge in Seattle temporarily blocked enforcement of President Trump’s Executive Order limiting travel of certain foreign nationals to the U.S. The ruling was issued late Friday night, one week after Trump’s Executive Order was put into place. Remind me again — what did the Executive Order state? Trump’s Executive Order suspends admission of […]Read More -
Draft Executive Order Discusses Potential Changes to the H-1B Program and Other Employment-Based Visa Categories
Following President Trump’s controversial Executive Order banning refugees and travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries, another unsigned, draft Executive Order has been circulating through the public, further unsettling U.S. employers who rely on foreign national employees. The draft proposal titled “Executive Order on Protecting American Jobs and Workers by Strengthening the Integrity of Foreign Worker […]Read More