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Is a Border Wall Actually Possible? During the 2016 election, one of the major campaign promises of Donald Trump was the building of a border wall to separate the United States (US) from Mexico. “Build the wall!” became a resounding chant during the 2016 election season. In short, the intention of such a wall was to stop undocumented immigration by persons from Central and South America. Yet, to many the wall seems impossible, largely due…
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News Alert: USCIS Proposes Changes to H-1B Visa Selection Process December 6, 2018 The H-1B visa program creates opportunity for skilled workers in specialized fields. Under the program, talented and well-educated foreign nationals can immigrate to the United States (U.S.) temporarily to work for American companies. The program also benefits the U.S., boosting the economy and allowing companies to recruit talent overseas that is hard to find at home. Each year, the H-1B visa program…
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News Alert: US Border Patrol Fires Tear Gas at Migrants November 29, 2018 Over the holiday weekend, news broke of a clash between migrants and United States (US) border patrol agents. US personnel at the Tijuana border deployed tear gas against a group of migrants, including women and young children. For example, the nation saw a heartbreaking picture depicting a mother pulling her two daughters, one in diapers and one barefoot, away from danger. As…
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Get the Facts About Birthright Citizenship In November 2018, the US held its mid-term elections. A “hot button” issue at the moment is immigration. President Trump made headlines throughout October and early November for his escalating and harsh treatment of migrants approaching the United States (US) southern border. After that, the president went as far as altering US asylum procedures in order to deny migrants the ability to declare asylum. During the campaign season, the president made…
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Temporary Protected Status Under the Trump Administration Across the world, many foreign nationals must flee their home countries in order to gain safety within the United States (US). The US should treat such immigrants with the respect and courtesy they deserve. Certain persons who immigrate to the US because of external disastrous forces within their home countries are offered Temporary Protected Status, also referred to as TPS. Temporary protected status provides safe harbor for immigrants affected by…
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News Alert: Trump Administration Denies Rights to Certain Asylum Seekers November 13, 2018 In October, news of a so-called “migrant caravan” swept across America. This caravan, made up of mostly women and children, began in Honduras and traveled northward, swelling to nearly 7,000 strong. Throughout the month, the Trump administration encouraged xenophobia and fear as the president made undue claims about the intentions and identities of those in the caravan. Further, Trump implied that criminals and even…
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The EB-5 Visa program is an exceptionally popular way to gain permanent residence in the United States, which you can then use to apply for naturalized citizenship – but what is the EB-5 Investor Program, and how can you get into it? For many people, the best option is to hire a Dallas immigration attorney who can answer questions, file paperwork and perform other tasks that make the whole process easier and more streamlined. What…
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People who want to study in the United States might be eligible for a student visa (commonly called an F1 visa). But how can you get one, how long does it last, and what happens when it expires? Check out these four things you probably didn’t know about student visas, then find out how to apply and get other vital information that can help you decide on the best way to immigrate to the U.S.…
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If you’re considering coming to the United States on an employment visa or you own a company looking for help from foreign nationals, EB visas are worth exploring. Employment-based visas are categorized based upon preference: EB-1, first preference EB-2, second preference EB-3, third preference EB-4, fourth preference EB-5, fifth preference What is an EB-1 Visa for Priority Workers? In order to qualify for an EB-1 visa, a person must have extraordinary ability in the sciences,…
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For companies looking for business visas, the United States immigration program provides several kinds of work visas to fit the requirements of companies and workers alike. Nevertheless, when employing foreign nationals, it is crucial that companies and staff members have a clear understanding of the visa program and its procedure. Here are a few of the most typical business visas in the United States: H-1B Visa The H-1B visa is a short-term work visa that…
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