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This Week in U.S. Immigration News: May 12, 2017
Each week we collect stories related to U.S. immigration, and we provide a brief summary of each story in our weekly blog edition. Below you will find snapshots of stories that range from Trump’s administration to changes in U.S. immigration laws. We then give you fresh links at the bottom that relate to each story […]
This Week in Canadian Immigration: May 5, 2017
Each week we collect stories related to Canadian immigration, and we provide a brief summary of each story in our weekly blog edition. Below you will find snapshots of stories that range from the ongoing changes in Canadian immigration laws to success stories. We then give you fresh links at the bottom that link to […]
This Week in U.S. Immigration News: May 5, 2017
Each week we collect stories related to U.S. immigration, and we provide a brief summary of each story in our weekly blog edition. Below you will find snapshots of stories that range from Trump’s administration to changes in U.S. immigration laws. We then give you fresh links at the bottom that relate to each story […]
The Kentucky Derby Needs Immigrants
H-2B Visa Restrictions Contribute to Labor Shortage Churchill Downs, home to the Kentucky Derby, heavily relies on immigrants to fill the jobs that have kept the famous race alive since the 1800s. Today, the fear of deportation looms over these immigrants as President Donald Trump perpetuates his strict immigration agenda. Many of these immigrants hold […]
Green Card Lottery Winners Have Been Picked
What It Takes To Win A Green Card On May 2nd, 2017, over 14 million people found out if they won the 2018 U.S. Green Card lottery. This lottery process is sometimes known as the diversity visa lottery. Although over 14 million people applied for a green card, only about 50,000 people will receive one. […]
America’s Stance on Immigration Sparks National Protest
Trump’s Immigration Message Trump’s immigration comments during his campaign caught America’s attention. Now, a few months into his presidency, President Trump has followed up on his strict rhetoric regarding US immigration. There has been talk on restricting US work visas, which would make it harder for foreign workers to improve American companies. More specifically, the […]
Ending Conditional PR to Stop Abusive Relationships
As of April 28, 2017, spouses and common-law partners who are sponsored to immigrate to Canada will not experience a period of conditional Permanent Resident status. From this point further, they will have full permanent residence upon arriving in Canada. The Canadian government suggested that by eliminating the condition, it addressed concerns that vulnerable sponsored […]
Trump Considers Pulling Out Of NAFTA, What Does This Mean For Immigration
Creating Tension Between America and Its Neighbors The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has considered starting the process to withdraw America from the North American Free Trade Agreement. The NAFTA is an agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the United States that created a trilateral trade bloc between the countries. The deal removed tariffs […]
Trump Signs Executive Order Restricting H-1B Visas
“Buy American, Hire American” The President of the United States, Donald Trump, will sign an executive order prioritizing Americans over foreign workers. This order will be directed towards federal agencies that recommend changes to the temporary visa program known as the H-1B visa. This permit is used to bring foreign workers to the United States […]
H-1B Visas Reached The Yearly Cap In 4 Days
Once again, there has been an alarming demand for H-1B visa’s in the United States. On Monday, April 3rd, 2017, the United States government began to accept applications for the H-1B visas which are usually granted to foreign tech workers. On Friday, April 7th, 2017, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that they had […]
Former “Harbor Hooker” Released From Jail But Now Facing Deportation
The Crime of the Harbor Hooker Alix Tichelman was incarcerated in a California jail on manslaughter and heroin charges after authorities say that she injected a Google executive with heroin on his yacht and fled as he overdosed and died four years ago. Federal officials say she is now allegedly facing possible deportation. Alix was […]
Canadian Police Greeting Illegal Immigrants from US With A Smile and An Arrest
The Increase of Americans Denied Entry to Canada Unlike the traditional belief of America becoming the hardest country to immigrate to, Canada has shown new statistics to prove otherwise. Since the election of U.S. President Donald Trump, Canadians have been turned away from the US border less than the previous years+. Numbers from the Canada […]
Refugees in Canada- Starbucks has Hiring Plans
Starbucks Announces Hiring 10,000 Refugees by 2018 Now that the original travel ban and the revised travel ban has come and gone, many people fear the future of refugees in America. Thankfully, companies are working to better the lives of refugees looking for a safe and better start to their new life. Starbucks, the highly […]
Canadian Women Turned Away at US Border: Racially Motivated?
A Canadian woman with valid passport, Manpreet Kooner, was turned away at the U.S. border for uncertain reasons. Initially, when she was turned away after presenting her Canadian passport, the border agents reportedly told her that she now needs a valid immigrant visa to enter America. Typically most travelers from Canada and Bermuda do not require […]
Child of Undocumented American Immigrant Arrested After Speaking Out
PSA: If you are at risk of deportation READ THIS and seek legal help On Wednesday, March 1st, there was a news conference in Jackson, Mississippi about the unchanging immigration system. A young girl, Daniela Vargas, 22, was one of the people who spoke about undocumented immigrants who want legal status. She was arrested after […]