Why do so many immigrants choose America as a destination? You might say flight from religious persecution or lack of gainful employment. Nearly all the reasons people voluntarily leave their home countries to start fresh in a new land can be summed up in one phrase...
Month: June 2023
2 little known visa types for special circumstances
Navigating the intricacies of immigration law can be particularly challenging for individuals who are facing extraordinary circumstances. Those who have been victims of serious crimes, trafficking or domestic violence often have the added pressure of dealing with...
Immigrant Share of U.S. Workers Highest on Record
New government data reveals a considerable contribution from immigrants to the U.S. labor market, with nearly one in five workers last year being foreign-born individuals with non-American citizen parents. This represents a record-high share of the workforce and...
Texas Governor Transports Group of 42 Migrants to Los Angeles
A group of migrants, consisting of 42 individuals, arrived in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday following a lengthy bus journey from the Texas border. Texas Governor Greg Abbott expressed relief at their removal, attributing it to the strain caused by the influx of...
Extension of Temporary Protected Status Granted to Over 330,000 Immigrants
On Tuesday June 13th, the Biden administration has made a decision to allow thousands of immigrants from El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Nepal who are currently residing in the United States under Temporary Protected Status to renew their work permits for an...
Positive reasons to immigrate to the U.S.
People sometimes focus on negative reasons to move to the United States. An example of this could be if someone is seeking asylum because they fear persecution in their home country. They may feel that they have no other option but to gain entry to the U.S. But what...