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13 Former IJs and BIA Members Write Letter to DHS Concerning Immigration Detention

In this article, we will briefly examine the criticisms and proposed solutions included in the letter.

DHS Secretary Johnson Releases Statement on Southwest Border Security

In this post, I will examine each of the three aforementioned parts of Secretary Johnson’s statement on border security.

What is TPS Status?

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a temporary immigration benefit available to certain nationals of countries that are designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security for TPS.

Immigration Issues and the Election #15: Reasons for Hope with President-Elect Trump and the GOP Congress

In this post, I will explain why I am optimistic about the 2016 election results, which swept Donald J. Trump into the Presidency of the United States and saw the Republicans maintain majorities in the U.S. Congress.

What is EB5 Visa?

The employment-based fifth preference category (EB5) is for immigrant investors. Each year, a limited number of immigrant visas may be allocated to qualifying immigrant investors.

Election Issues and Immigration #14: Analysis of the 2016 Election Result

November 8, 2016, will be forever remembered in American history as the day that Donald J. Trump became the President-Elect of the United States, defeating Hillary Clinton in what was perhaps the most dramatic upset in a Presidential election since...

What is L1 Blanket Petition and Who May Apply for L-1 Blanket?

The L visa for nonimmigrant intracompany transferees allows U.S.-based employers to petition to transfer certain alien employees from related foreign entities to work in the United States.

National Benefits Center Average Processing Times as of August 31, 2016

On October 18, 2016, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released its most recent processing times information for the National Benefits Center (NBC). This processing time information reflects processing times as of August 31, 2016.

Reinstatement of F1 Status

Individuals on F1 student status are required to follow all of the rules and regulations regarding F1 status in order to maintain such status. If an F1 student commits a status violation, he or she will be considered out of status.

Election Issues and Immigration #12: Immigration in the Final Presidential Debate

In this article, I will provide an overview of the debate on immigration in the final Presidential debate of 2016.

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