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Items tagged with "US Immigration News":
Belarus has been hit with US visa restrictions by the Department of State amid a crackdown on foreign dissidents. Full report, here.
New US startup visa legislation introduced in the US House of Representatives has been backed by President Joe Biden. Full report, here.
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will start accepting H1B visa applications for fiscal year 2023 from March 1, 2022. Full report, here.
Joe Biden plans to launch a tax-funded legal advice program for immigrants affected by a controversial, Trump-era US immigration policy. Full report, here.
Immigration to the US among black people is rising. According to new research, the black immigrant population could reach 9.5 million by 2060. Full report, here.
US immigration judges and lawyers have called for the DoJ to be removed from overseeing the US immigration court system. Full report, here.
US H1B visa denial rates have reportedly plummeted to an all-time low having reached an all-time high under Donald Trump. Full story, here.
The CEO of the US Chamber of Commerce says US immigration numbers must double to tackle inflation and labor shortages. Full report, here.
Regardless of US immigration status, immigrants in California could soon benefit from universal healthcare. Full report, here.
US visa holders and Dreamers have been granted voting rights in New York City in a landmark move by mayor Eric Adams. Full report, here.
According to the US Government own news media service “Voice of America” visa processing delays are the worst since 9/11 terrorist attacks more than twenty years ago. Some applicants are having to wait six months to a year for a visa interview.
Furthermore, according to the NFAP research, nearly 80% of America’s privately-held unicorn companies have an immigrant founder or an immigrant in a key leadership role.
The slump in the number of L1 visas granted is reportedly complicating growth and expansion plans for foreign companies based in the US.
