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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Trump Administration to Increase Worksite Investigations

The Trump Administration has announced on May 14, 2018 that it has dramatically increased the number of worksite investigations and audits to make sure that American businesses are not employing people illegally in addition to the avenues that already exist…

Jenny ZhanMay 21, 2018

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Trump Signs Executive Order to End “Catch and Release”

On April 6, 2018, the Trump administration announced that it was ending the practice called “catch and release” at the United States-Mexico border. “Catch and Release” is the unofficial name of a protocol that has been followed by immigration enforcement…

Jenny ZhanApril 9, 2018

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Supreme Court Rules Immigrants can be Detained Indefinitely

On February 27, 2018, the United States Supreme Court ruled 5 to 3 that immigrants do not have the right to periodic bond hearings. A bond hearing, also known as a bail hearing, is where a judge determines if someone…

Jenny ZhanMarch 6, 2018

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Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Trump Orders Creation of National Immigration Vetting Center

In a press release issued by the White House Press Security on February 6, 2018, Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum to establish a National Vetting Center (NVC) to better identify individuals seeking to enter the country who may…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 8, 2018

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

USCIS Resumes Accepting DACA Renewals After Court Order

USCIS announced on January 12, 2018 that it has resumed the renewal process for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program recipients. This decision came days after District Judge William Alsup issued an injunction order against the deportation of DACA…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 17, 2018

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Federal Judge Temporarily Suspends Trump’s Phasing Out of Dreamers

On January 9, 2018, San Francisco based U.S. District Judge William Alsup issued an injunction order stating that safeguards against deportation will remain in place for the nearly 700,000 immigrants in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program while…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 10, 2018

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Trump Administration Ends Temporary Protection Status for Salvadorans

On January 8, 2018, the Trump administration announced that it will end Temporary Protection Status (TPS) for the 200,000 Salvadorans who came to the United States nearly two decades ago after El Salvador was hit with a pair of devastating…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 8, 2018

Immigration Law Changes & New Law Visa Waivers

Trump Administration Issues New Rules on Visa Waiver Program

On December 15, 2017, the Trump administration announced stricter screening and security measures at airports in Britain, Japan, and the 36 other countries participating in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. The Visa Waiver Program was originally passed in 1986 with…

Jenny ZhanDecember 21, 2017

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

USCIS Plans to Terminate Work Permits for Certain H4 Visa Holders

The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) under the Trump Administration may implement new guidelines terminating a 2015 Rule that extended eligibility for employment authorization to certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B nonimmigrants who sought employment-based lawful permanent resident (“LPR”) status.…

Jenny ZhanDecember 11, 2017

Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Two Federal Judges issue injunctions against enforcement of the latest Trump travel ban

On Tuesday, October 17, Judge Derrick K. Watson, a Federal judge in Hawaii, issued an injunction against the enforcement of large portions of President Trump’s most recent (third) iteration of the travel ban. Fast on the heels of this decision,…

IanScottOctober 20, 2017

Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

President Trump Issues an Executive Order Indefinitely Barring Most Travel to the U.S. For Citizens of Chad, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Yemen and North Korea

On Sunday September 25, 2017, as President Trump’s Executive Order barring travel from seven countries was set to expire, he issued a Presidential Proclamation (Executive Order) indefinitely suspending immigrant and non-immigrant travel to the U.S. for nationals from Chad, Iran,…

IanScottSeptember 25, 2017

Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law Questions & Answers

Trump Administration Ends Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (“DACA”) Program – What will the Cancellation of DACA Mean? DACA Cancelled, What Next?

On September 5, 2017, The Trump Administration announced the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (“DACA”) program (To learn more about the DACA Program, click here.) The Obama Administration implemented the DACA program by executive order signed on…

IanScottSeptember 7, 2017

Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

What is the proposed RAISE Act? What is the New Proposal to Cut Legal Immigration? Will the Trump Administration Cut Immigration? What is the New Immigration Bill?

On August 2, 2017, two Republican Senators introduced the Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy (RAISE) Act with the endorsement of the President. This bill, if passed, would effectively eliminate how immigration law currently operates and reduce the number…

IanScottAugust 3, 2017

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

What are the New Visa Vetting Procedures? What is Extreme Vetting? What is the Form DS-5535 and will it affect my application?

On March 6, 2017, the White House issued a Memorandum which directed the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and others to implement additional protocols and procedures to “ensure the proper collection of all information necessary to rigorously…

IanScottJune 16, 2017

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

What is a “Sanctuary City” and what are the Sanctuary City policies?

The term “Sanctuary City” is applied to cities that do not cooperate with the federal government’s enforcement of immigration law by not permitting municipal funds or resources to be used in the furtherance of immigration enforcement. Further, these cities embrace…

IanScottMay 8, 2017

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

What are the Trump Administration’s Changes to H-1B Visas?

During election campaign, Donald Trump was a vocal critic of the H-1B system claiming that the visa program stole jobs from American workers. As the H-1B program (like many immigration programs) are in place based on Congressional law, it is…

IanScottApril 11, 2017

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Questions & Answers

What are my rights if Immigration Enforcement (ICE) comes to my home? What if ICE Comes to My Home to Deport Me?

In the last few weeks, Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) has introduced mandates that suggest a shift from focusing resources on certain individuals targeted for deportation as a result of criminal acts to anyone who is in the United States unlawfully…

IanScottMarch 8, 2017

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Family Immigration Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

President Trump New Executive Order & Travel Ban – What are the New Travel Ban Rules?

President Trump has signed the much anticipated new travel ban that stops the issuance of visas and does not allow entry of nationals to the U.S. from: Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. Notably, nationals from Iraq are no…

IanScottMarch 7, 2017

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

I’m an immigrant and I’ve been arrested, will I be deported under President Trump’s Executive Actions? What can I do to protect myself from deportation after an arrest?

In his first week of office, President Trump signed several Executive Actions, among them three that directly relate to immigration. One order, Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States, broadens immigration enforcement priorities, making those that entered…

IanScottFebruary 23, 2017

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

How will a Trump Win Impact my E-2 Visa? Will the E-2 Visa Program be Eliminated under Trump? Can I still get an E-2 Visa with Trump as President?

On November 8th, Donald Trump surprised the world and won the U.S. election. Since the election, we have received numerous questions from our E-2 visa clients and prospective clients as they are concerned that the E-2 visa program may be…

IanScottNovember 18, 2016

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Questions & Answers

How Will a Trump Presidency Impact Immigration Law? What Will Happen to My Visa now that Trump has been Elected? Will I be Deported now that Trump Won?

Last week I would never have thought that I would be writing an article on how a Trump Presidency could impact immigration but here we are. We have received a flood of calls from the public and our clients asking…

IanScottNovember 15, 2016

Trump Administration to Increase Worksite Investigations

Trump Signs Executive Order to End “Catch and Release”

Supreme Court Rules Immigrants can be Detained Indefinitely

Trump Orders Creation of National Immigration Vetting Center

USCIS Resumes Accepting DACA Renewals After Court Order

Federal Judge Temporarily Suspends Trump’s Phasing Out of Dreamers

Trump Administration Ends Temporary Protection Status for Salvadorans

Trump Administration Issues New Rules on Visa Waiver Program

USCIS Plans to Terminate Work Permits for Certain H4 Visa Holders

Two Federal Judges issue injunctions against enforcement of the latest Trump travel ban

President Trump Issues an Executive Order Indefinitely Barring Most Travel to the U.S. For Citizens of Chad, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Yemen and North Korea

Trump Administration Ends Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (“DACA”) Program – What will the Cancellation of DACA Mean? DACA Cancelled, What Next?

What is the proposed RAISE Act? What is the New Proposal to Cut Legal Immigration? Will the Trump Administration Cut Immigration? What is the New Immigration Bill?

What are the New Visa Vetting Procedures? What is Extreme Vetting? What is the Form DS-5535 and will it affect my application?

What is a “Sanctuary City” and what are the Sanctuary City policies?

What are the Trump Administration’s Changes to H-1B Visas?

What are my rights if Immigration Enforcement (ICE) comes to my home? What if ICE Comes to My Home to Deport Me?

President Trump New Executive Order & Travel Ban – What are the New Travel Ban Rules?

I’m an immigrant and I’ve been arrested, will I be deported under President Trump’s Executive Actions? What can I do to protect myself from deportation after an arrest?

How will a Trump Win Impact my E-2 Visa? Will the E-2 Visa Program be Eliminated under Trump? Can I still get an E-2 Visa with Trump as President?

How Will a Trump Presidency Impact Immigration Law? What Will Happen to My Visa now that Trump has been Elected? Will I be Deported now that Trump Won?

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