The anti-immigration policies of the second Trump administration are expanding beyond mass deportations. An initiative announced by the United States Department of Labor (DOL) would directly impact the ability of employers to hire foreign skilled workers through the H-1B visa program. With a September 2025 press release, the DOL launched “Project Firewall,” a compliance initiative …Read More
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How Many Legal Immigrants & Work Visa Holders Does the U.S. Admit Each Year?
Statistics released by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency indicate 59,207 foreigners were in detention centers across the country as of September 2025. According to a report issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in August, the number of unauthorized migrants had decreased from 15.8 million to 14.2 million, but DHS Secretary …Read More
Is Immigration a Net Benefit for Free Market Economies?
In September 2025, United States President Donald Trump signed a proclamation introducing a new H-1B visa fee of $100,000. By signing the “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” proclamation, Trump directed the Department of State to implement the exorbitant fee for new H-1B applications, which are filed by American employers on behalf of skilled …Read More
Immigration Visits: Your Rights & What to Expect at Your Door
Some of the most chaotic years in the history of the American immigration system unfolded during the Trump administration. One of the campaign promises that helped to get Trump elected was his idea of a “deportation force” that would bust down doors to round up undocumented immigrants who were facing pending removal proceedings. During these …Read More
Risks & Rewards of Sponsoring an Immigrant in the United States
In December 2023, a group of Republican senators sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to address an immigration issue related to the sponsorship of migrant children by American families. The letter expressed opposition to a proposed rule that would reduce the scrutiny and vetting of families who wish …Read More
Understanding Immigration Status: Checking Methods & Privacy Considerations
Foreigners in the United States are generally classified as immigrants and non-immigrants. Both are subject to laws and rules that determine their legal status. In the case of non-immigrants, such as tourists, students, skilled workers, and artists, their legal status is determined by their admissibility and visa expiration dates. In the case of immigrants, their …Read More
Understanding the 2-Year Green Card & the Path to a 10-Year Renewal
With the current backlogs experienced across various sections of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the agency is taking temporary measures in an effort to reduce the massive number of petitions and applications pending adjudication. Millions of foreigners are awaiting decisions on everything from asylum requests to work visas, but the most challenging backlog …Read More
Do Immigrants Undergo Background Checks in the United States?
Background checks are a way of life in the United States. They’re used for everything from getting a job and renting an apartment to applying for tuition assistance and pursuing a professional license. Foreigners who seek to enter the United States for any reason are subject to background checks that begin with visa applications and …Read More
What Laws Govern Immigration?
As a democratic nation with a federal system of governance, the United States handles immigration matters through legislation that’s proposed, debated, voted on, and enacted by Congress. After the president signs approved bills into law, various processes of rulemaking and implementation begin, sometimes with a period of public commentary that’s used to gauge the opinions …Read More
Tips for Choosing an Immigration Representative
The United States immigration system has been in desperate need of reform for more than a decade, and one of the primary arguments in favor of comprehensive reform is related to its inefficiency. As much as the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services agencies have attempted to overhaul and simplify their processes, many applicants have a …Read More
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