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Latest Proposal for Immigration Reform in the United States
To expedite comprehensive immigration reform in the United States, President Trump and members of both parties in Congress held discussions at the White House on four major immigration reform topics: border security, chain migration, visa lottery, and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy.
Latest EB-5 Investment Immigration Policy Manual
The USCIS has released the latest policy manual regarding the EB-5 investment immigration program. This manual will take effect from the date of publication; however, USCIS will accept feedback until December 14, and may modify the manual based on the feedback received. The classic memorandum from May 30, 2013, which has been a staple in the EB-5 industry, will be replaced by this new manual.
2018 U.S. Immigration Reform: What is the Impact on EB-5?
Last year, China was the second-largest source of immigrants to the United States, with a total population of approximately 2.72 million, while India ranked third. Will major changes to U.S. immigration policy alter the data in future reports? Undoubtedly. So, what are the contents of the 'most significant immigration reform in half a century' in the United States? Below is a summary of the details of the new policy proposals.
New U.S. Immigration Policy: Abolishing H-1B Spousal Visas
Since the new U.S. President Trump took office under the banner of "America First," the H-1B work visa, which is seen as bringing cheap labor to the U.S. and taking jobs from Americans, has been widely regarded as a target for reform. The immigration agency has suspended expedited visa services and implemented various policies to strengthen the fight against visa fraud and abuse, which are also seen as responses to the new president's call for "America First, Americans First."
Candidates Emerge in the United States, Immigration Investment Policy Reform Expected to Accelerate
The Senate Judiciary Committee of the United States Congress held a confirmation hearing for Lee Francis Cissna, nominated by Trump as the Director of the Immigration Bureau. During the hearing, Cissna acknowledged that he had provided professional consulting on immigration law to President Trump's transition team.
New 2017 U.S. Marriage Immigration Policy
Marriage-based immigration is one of the most convenient and efficient ways to immigrate to the United States. Many immigrants choose this path, though some have resorted to fraudulent marriages to achieve their goals. Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new regulation.
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US Family Immigration I-130 Policy
The I-130 has always been the first step in the family immigration application process. Whether applying for a spouse or minor child immigration as a citizen or a green card holder, the I-130 form must be submitted.
New Policy for Holders of Ten-Year Valid B1 or B2 U.S. Visas
Starting from November 1, 2016, Chinese citizens holding a ten-year valid B1 or B2 visa must complete the Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) registration in addition to having a valid visa before they can be permitted to enter the United States; otherwise, their travel plans may be delayed.
DNA Testing Proposed for U.S. Family-Based Immigration Visa Applicants
The "Visa Integrity and Security Act of 2016" is a newly proposed bill by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, which suggests using DNA testing to verify the relationship between applicants and beneficiaries for family-based immigration.
How to Renounce a U.S. Green Card: Latest Regulations
Many individuals who have obtained a U.S. immigration green card may wish to renounce it. This process requires going to the immigration office to complete the renunciation procedures. What are the regulations for applying to renounce a U.S. green card? Let’s take a look with the Worldway Immigration editor!
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Announces New Immigration Regulations Effective January 17, 2017
To assist employers in recruiting and retaining high-skilled talent, and to provide stability and flexibility for foreign workers applying for employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant visas, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced new immigration regulations, set to take effect on January 17, 2017.