Several pro-immigration groups have asked a federal judge for a temporary restraining order on President Trump's April 22 proclamation that seeks to prevent American citizens from sponsoring family members for immigration. The lawsuit was filed to stop potential harm...
Month: April 2020
The new approach to investment visas focuses on quality and quantity
Last year’s policy changes for investment visas aimed for better submissions by raising the effort and money you need to commit. Now, the U.S. government is looking to repay you by reducing the other big cost – time. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)...
Trump administration sued for denying stimulus checks
The Trump administration is targeted in a lawsuit saying the CARES Act discriminates against more than 1 million Americans by denying $1,200 stimulus payments to those married to immigrants without Social Security numbers. The lawsuit was filed on April 24 by an...
Effects of Trump’s executive order on immigration explained
Nearly 48 hours after declaring his intentions on Twitter, President Trump signed an executive order forbidding some immigrants from entering the United States. While the move will likely affect thousands of people from other countries seeking to enter the U.S....
Trump announces plan to suspend immigration
President Donald Trump announced his plan to sign an executive order temporarily halting immigration into the United States, due at least partly to the coronavirus. The president, in a tweet, also alluded to the move as a way to protect American jobs but did not...
Texas groups sue ICE to release immigrants from detention
Organizations advocating for civil rights are suing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in an effort to force the agency to release immigrants suffering from health issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lawsuit targets detention facilities and says the...
Worried about passing the naturalization test?
As one of many Texas immigrants in the United States, you may be among those whose ultimate goal in coming to live and work in this country includes becoming a naturalized citizen. Maybe you have a loved one or friend who already pledged the oath of allegiance and...
3 key ways immigrants contribute to the U.S. economy
For decades, the United States has served as a new home for people from all parts of the world. Immigrants have come to build better futures and embrace the abundant opportunities in America. As they have created their new lives here, immigrants have also supported...