News Alert: USCIS Fees Will Increase Starting Apr. 1, 2024
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by Raymond G. Lahoud
6d ago
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released their final rule on Jan. 31, 2024, adjusting the price for certain immigration and naturalization fees. Every two years, the USCIS conducts a fee review. … The post News Alert: USCIS Fees Will Increase Starting Apr. 1, 2024 appeared first on Immigration Matters ..read more
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SPARE Suit?: DHS Sued Over Prince Harry Visa Application
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by Raymond G. Lahoud
3w ago
Prince Harry’s U.S. visa is still causing him concern—part of the never-ending saga of the royal family. The Heritage Foundation, an institution promoting conservative policies, was recently in federal court having filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security … The post SPARE Suit?: DHS Sued Over Prince Harry Visa Application appeared first on Immigration Matters ..read more
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Florida Grand Jury Highlights Border Crisis Concerns and Calls for Immigration Reforms
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by Raymond G. Lahoud
4M ago
In a recent development, a statewide grand jury in Florida released its fifth presentment, highlighting what it perceives as “physical and financial dangers” the nation’s border crisis poses to Floridians. The 146-page report is a comprehensive analysis of the situation … The post Florida Grand Jury Highlights Border Crisis Concerns and Calls for Immigration Reforms appeared first on Immigration Matters ..read more
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Republican Senators Challenge Biden Administration’s Directive on Loans for Illegal Immigrants
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by Raymond G. Lahoud
5M ago
In a recent move, Republican Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio led all the Republican members of the Senate Banking Committee in addressing a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Rohit Chopra, Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The … The post Republican Senators Challenge Biden Administration’s Directive on Loans for Illegal Immigrants appeared first on Immigration Matters ..read more
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The Increasing Trend of Chinese Asylum-Seekers at the US Border
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by Raymond G. Lahoud
5M ago
The U.S. is witnessing a significant influx of Chinese migrants who are undertaking a perilous journey in search of asylum. This trend has highlighted the difficulties that many face while attempting to escape the political and economic challenges in their … The post The Increasing Trend of Chinese Asylum-Seekers at the US Border appeared first on Immigration Matters ..read more
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U.S. Resumes Deportations of Venezuelan Nationals Crossing the Border Illegally
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by Raymond G. Lahoud
5M ago
In a recent announcement, the U.S. has expressed its commitment to enforce immigration laws and manage the consequences for those crossing the border unlawfully. This decision pertains to Venezuelan nationals who enter the country without establishing a legal basis for … The post U.S. Resumes Deportations of Venezuelan Nationals Crossing the Border Illegally appeared first on Immigration Matters ..read more
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Green Card Processing Update Threatens to Deprive the US of Numerous International Faith Leaders
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by Raymond G. Lahoud
6M ago
A significant procedural change in how the federal government processes green card applications could impact the lives of thousands of foreign-born faith leaders in the U.S. Coupled with record-high numbers of illegal border crossings, many religious leaders are now in … The post Green Card Processing Update Threatens to Deprive the US of Numerous International Faith Leaders appeared first on Immigration Matters ..read more
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Strengthening Protections for Temporary Workers: DHS Proposes Reforms to H-2 Visa Programs
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by Raymond G. Lahoud
6M ago
In a move to improve the H-2A temporary agricultural and H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker programs, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a series of proposed reforms aimed at strengthening protections for temporary workers. These programs play a vital … The post Strengthening Protections for Temporary Workers: DHS Proposes Reforms to H-2 Visa Programs appeared first on Immigration Matters ..read more
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Legal Setback for DACA: What You Need to Know
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by Raymond G. Lahoud
6M ago
In a recent development, U.S. District Court Judge Andrew S. Hanen ruled that the federal government’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is illegal, despite the Biden administration’s efforts to bolster the program. The Legal Battle: The legal battle stems … The post Legal Setback for DACA: What You Need to Know appeared first on Immigration Matters ..read more
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State Powers in the Federal Immigration Landscape: Challenge to New Jersey’s Immigrant Detention Ban Under Scrutiny
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by Raymond G. Lahoud
7M ago
Last week, a federal judge in New Jersey heard oral argument on a lawsuit seeking to challenge a New Jersey law that prohibits private and public facilities in the state from signing contracts to imprison federal immigrant detainees. The dispute … The post State Powers in the Federal Immigration Landscape: Challenge to New Jersey’s Immigrant Detention Ban Under Scrutiny appeared first on Immigration Matters ..read more
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