The nursing shortage has been a persistent problem in the United States for decades, with experts predicting it will only worsen in the coming years. Many factors contribute to the nursing shortage, including an aging population, the retirement of experienced nurses, and an increasing demand for healthcare services. » Read More

The H-1B visa program has become a highly-debated topic in recent years. The program, which allows employers to hire highly skilled foreign workers, has been criticized by some for displacing American workers and contributing to wage stagnation. Others claim the program is necessary to support many American industries. » Read More

The H-1B visa program has been the subject of intense scrutiny and controversy over the past few years with high denial rates causing significant challenges for companies seeking to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations. However, the H-1B visa landscape has experienced a dramatic shift under the Biden administration. » Read More

The H-1B is a popular and highly-sought-after visa category for skilled foreign workers seeking to work in the United States. It has been the subject of much debate and controversy over the years, and recent changes in the political landscape have added new uncertainties and challenges to the H-1B visa process. » Read More

A wave of layoffs across Silicon Valley poses significant implications for the economy as the United States struggles to avoid a recession. Given that the tech industry relies heavily on foreign labor, these cost-cutting measures pose unique consequences for foreign workers. » Read More

Accused Attacker of Paul Pelosi Present in the United States Illegally; Faces Deportation

On Oct. 28, 2022, an individual violently attacked Paul Pelosi, husband of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, seriously injuring Mr. Pelosi, who was hospitalized following the attack and underwent surgery for his injuries. » Read More

COVID-19 continues to worsen the increasingly large visa backlog in the United States, increasing wait times for individuals trying to enter the United States, and recent reports have noted the significant and often detrimental economic impact of those long wait times. » Read More

Every year, approximately 5,000 people enter the United States from abroad to be religious workers. However, extensive immigration backlogs are forcing religious workers out of work, and in some cases, even forcing them to leave the country.

The R-1 Visa Process

One mechanism through which religious workers gain legal status in the United States is the R-1 visa. » Read More

The L-1B nonimmigrant visa program is regularly utilized by companies to transfer employees with specialized knowledge from foreign countries to the United States. According to a recent analysis, the program continues to experience significant denial rates, raising questions about the underlying causes of the phenomenon.  » Read More

U.S. to Change Asylum Procedures, Also Admit 100,000 Refugees from Ukraine

This week, the Biden Administration issued a new rule that will allow for asylum officers at the U.S.-Mexico border to adjudicate claims for protection from removal made by immigrants who fear persecution in their home country. The » Read More