US. USCIS to Release Updated Form I-129 for Nonimmigrant Workers
Sheila Davis
December 24, 2024
Key Takeaways: The revised Form I-129 will go into effect on January 17, 2025. It aligns with new H-1B and
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USA. Belarusians and Russians Top the List of Asylum Seekers
Jason Tartson
December 23, 2024
Key Takeaways: Increasing Asylum Applications: There is a growing trend of Belarusian and Russian citizens seeking asylum in the United
USA. Guest Worker Visas: A Lifeline for Agriculture in a Shifting Immigration Landscape
Jason Tartson
December 23, 2024
Key Takeaways: Guest worker visas (H-2A and H-2B) are indispensable for sustaining agricultural productivity and seasonal industries. Threats of mass
USA. Elevate Grand Island: A Model for Immigrant Civic Engagement and Leadership
Jason Tartson
December 23, 2024
Key Takeaways: Elevate Program Connects Immigrants to Democracy: The Elevate Grand Island program in Nebraska offers immigrants a practical education
USA. Enhancing Family-Based Immigration: A Call for Improved Form I-130 Procedures
Sheila Davis
December 23, 2024
Key Takeaways: Streamlining Form I-130 Processing: The CIS Ombudsman recommends revising Form I-130 and its instructions to reduce errors and
USA – Mexico. An Alarming Shift in U.S.-Mexico Border Migration Trends
Sheila Davis
December 23, 2024
Key Takeaways: Pre-Inauguration Migration Surge: Reports suggest an increase in migration attempts ahead of Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration, reversing the
US. USCIS Expands Flexibilities for Immigration During Emergencies
Sheila Davis
December 20, 2024
Key Takeaways: USCIS now offers policy guidance to support immigrants during emergencies. Flexibilities include extensions of stay, employment authorization, and
USA. Trump Ally Discusses Strategies for Mass Deportations
Sheila Davis
December 20, 2024
Key Takeaways: Mass deportations could lead to a considerable self-deportation effect. Local law enforcement’s role is crucial in immigration enforcement
US. ICE Reports Record High Deportations in Fiscal Year 2024
Sheila Davis
December 20, 2024
Key Takeaways: ICE removed the highest number of undocumented immigrants since 2014, reaching 271,484. 90% increase in deportations compared to
USA. Senate’s Bipartisan Border Deal Faces Roadblocks Amid Trump Opposition
Jason Tartson
December 19, 2024
A bipartisan Senate effort to address U.S. border security, while also funding aid for Ukraine and Israel, has hit a