Immigration debate in the media remains as volatile as ever. As a matter of law and public policy, however, the legal process of immigration plods along for those mired in its complex system. Compounding a pandemic backlog, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)...
With new U.S. presidential administrations, often comes new immigration priorities, and this is no different for this new presidential administration. The new administration recently released its “blueprint” for an immigration overhaul to make it more fair, orderly,...
The global marketplace has opened up opportunities for Americans to work abroad and for residents of other countries to move United States for work. As individuals establish roots in new lands, some may choose to solidify their connections with their new homes through...
One of the thorniest issues in United States immigration law is the status of immigrants who have been detained while awaiting a decision on an application for political asylum. The United States Supreme Court recently clarified this status by voting 6-3 that such...
In Michigan and throughout the United States, immigration continues to be a major issue. Federal and state lawmakers are debating as to how to address concerns while still allowing people the right to come to and stay in the U.S. One aspect of immigration that has...
Many immigrants from all over the world dream about becoming a United States citizen and getting all the benefits that come with that citizenship. Unfortunately, however, the citizenship application process is notorious for being complicated. Many immigrants make...
Many people who initially immigrate to the U.S. and become lawful permanent residents or U.S. citizens may eventually want to bring their family members to the U.S. to live as well. There are a variety of ways a person can be eligible to apply for a Green Card through...
The US government creates immigration pathways for certain skilled workers, including doctors. The United States has a constant shortage of medical professionals and looks overseas to fill this need. However, not just any doctor can immigrate. They must meet certain...
The H1-B program is used for employers who want to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. When a person files an H1-B application with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and it does not contain all of the information needed to...
Immigration of highly-skilled workers in the U.S. can be a hot button issue, with some fearing these workers “steal” American jobs while others seeing these workers as necessary to a vital economy. However, as the evidence shows, there is a place for these workers in...