Last week, international students across the United States received some alarming news. The White House issued a rule that would prevent such students from residing in the U.S. if they did not take at least one class in person. Amidst the growing health crisis in this...
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Immigrant rights and risks in a peaceful protest
The murder of George Floyd has sparked protests around the country. People in every state in the U.S. are marching in the streets and demanding an end to racial injustice. You may be interested in joining the movement too. But as an immigrant, are your rights the same...
How to silently exercise your rights to law enforcement
Being an immigrant in the U.S. has become increasingly difficult in recent years. You may worry that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents could show up at your home or your work. Or you could worry about the implications a simple traffic violation...
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...
ICE adjusts enforcement measures due to COVID-19 pandemic
As public health officials look for ways to slow down the spread of COVID-19, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on Mar. 18 it will halt most arrests and deportations. Instead, ICE says it will focus only on detaining undocumented immigrants who are...
Immigration appointments canceled amidst COVID-19 concerns
Immigration agencies in the United States and abroad are closing their offices to the public and suspending all appointments in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) closed all of its offices as of Mar. 18 and...