Browsing: Trump immigration policy

For the first time in history, more Americans support increasing immigration than decreasing it.

Ask incoming Biden-Harris administration to prioritize roll-back of Trump’s anti-immigrant actions.

US, Indian business groups have decried rules that would hit Indian tech professionals.

US, Indian business groups criticize move would harm US economy, slow down covid recovery.

New H-1B rule, which narrows definition of “specialty occupation,” will come into effect in 60 days.

Major relief for Indian tech professionals; fight will likely move to appeals court.

US Chamber says restrictions will push investment abroad, inhibit economic growth, reduce job creation.

Instead of increasing jobs for locals, restrictions spur offshoring, suggests research by US think tank. 

Unclear whether Trump administration would comply with new ruling after ignoring Supreme Court orders.

Indian American, 32 other senators make demand as USCIS rejects new applicants ignoring top court.

H-1B workers built this country, says Democratic presidential candidate.

Immigration attorney Nandini Nair discusses the impact of the new executive order issued by President Trump on Monday.

Calling Trump move ‘misguided,’ Indian trade body wants restrictions reduced to 90 days.

Senators Tom Cotton, Ted Cruz, Chuck Grassley and Josh Hawley want new H-1B visas suspended.

They pen an open letter to Trump and congressional leaders.

DHS tells a federal court that ruling on H4 EAD termination not likely at least until spring of 2020.

Once a symbol of a potentially promising career, the F-1 visa no longer has the same lure for Indian students.

Niskanen Center policy brief highlights the importance of F1 students for the economic, academic, scientific and technological advancement in the US.

OMB’s Spring Regulatory Agenda, released last week, says H4 EAD decision is scheduled in May.

There are similarities between the administration’s attempts to revoke H4 EAD and DACA.

Immigration experts say that most Indians that are in the US illegally are visa overstays.

The Trump administration  is tearing down due process and it is worrisome.

H-4 EAD workers are not taking away jobs; they are adding to the job pool.

“There are nine steps involved that are to be followed before a rule becomes a law, currently the H4EAD revoking is on stage four.”

A decision on H4 EAD might come within two to four weeks.