NY Times: “The U.S. Economy is Surpassing Expectations. Immigration is One Reason.”

Daniel Mann
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Did you know 18.6% of the U.S. labor force is foreign-born? These workers are fueling our economic growth, especially as birth rates decline and retirements rise. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States economy has grown exponentially and the New York Times attributed this change largely to the increasing immigrant population in the United States.…
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USCIS Immigration and Naturalization Fee Adjustment

Morella Urbina
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On January 30, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the adjustment of certain immigration and naturalization filing fees, as well as the revision of certain forms. The full list of the revised forms and fees that will go into effect on April 1st, 2024 can be found in the USCIS  Frequently Asked…
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Lo que necesita saber sobre las Restricciones a los Trabajadores Extranjeros

Oana Marina
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El 22 de junio del 2020, el presidente Trump emitió una proclamación suspendiendo la entrada a los Estados Unidos a ciertos extranjeros en visas de trabajo para no inmigrantes y extendiendo la suspensión de visas de inmigrante hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2020.  Esta proclamación está vigente desde el 24 de junio del 2020 hasta…
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What You Need to Know about the Latest Restrictions on Foreign Workers

Oana Marina
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On June 22, 2020, President Trump issued a proclamation suspending entry into the US of certain aliens on non-immigrant work visas and extending suspension of immigrant visas through December 31, 2020. This proclamation is effective from June 24, 2020 until December 31, 2020, and does two things: It extends through December 31, 2020 the Presidential Proclamation…
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Help Wanted: Immigrants Apply Within

Daniel Mann
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Michigan has a population decline problem. The latest numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that Detroit’s population, the state’s largest city, as well as its surrounding metro area (where nearly half of the state’s residents live), continues to fall. According to recently released estimates, Detroit’s population currently stands at somewhere around 667,000 representing a…
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What is Special Immigrant Juvenile Status?

Moses El-Sayed
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If you are in the United States and need the protection of a juvenile court because you have been abused, abandoned or neglected by a parent, you may be eligible for Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) classification. If SIJ classification is granted, you may qualify for lawful permanent residency (also known as getting a Green Card).…
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What is Happening With USCIS: A Quick Rundown

George P Mann
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A recent New York Times article described the precarious financial situation U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) finds itself in following three of Trump administration leadership and now, the Covid-19 pandemic. Here are some of my main takeaways: In 2016, USCIS had 15,828 Employees. Three years later, USCIS Had grown to 18,866 employees a 19%…
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Impacto de los beneficios de desempleo en los solicitantes de la Green Card

Nadine Kassem
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¿Podrían ser afectados negativamente los portadores de la Green Card por solicitar los beneficios de desempleo? La respuesta es: No.     Hoy en día la pandemia del COVID-19 azota al mundo sin precedentes y por lo mismo, muchos inmigrantes se enfrentan a situaciones financieras muy difíciles. Millones de personas en todo el país se quedaron sin…
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Unemployment Benefits’ Impact on Green Card Applicants

Nadine Kassem
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Will Collecting Unemployment Benefits Negatively Impact Green Card Applicants? Short Answer: No. With this unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic plaguing the world, many immigrants are faced with tough financial decisions. Millions of people across the country are left without jobs or with little to no sources of income, forcing them to consider applying for assistance from the…
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Update: You May Now Qualify for the Provisional I-601A Waiver

Lolita Brayman
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USCIS Building in Orlando. Photo courtesy of Flickr user Benjamin Thompson. Immigration law can be extremely confusing and difficult to navigate, especially as reform policies are increasingly politicized in presidential campaigns. But despite all the media rhetoric, it appears as though there might be some good news afoot regarding immigration reform. On July 15, 2015,…
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