Stepped up raids under the Trump administration has prompted uncertainty and fear among all immigrants—both legal and undocumented—as well as employers. Last month, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) served…
DetailsCongress failed to pass immigration legislation this week that would provide Dreamers with protection from deportation or a path to citizenship. None of the four proposals before the Senate this…
DetailsCompanies seeking H-1B visas for foreign workers with special expertise should start preparing now to submit petitions in annual H-1B visa lottery in April—if they haven’t already. While a few…
DetailsGreat news for Silicon Valley: Two Republican Senators have reintroduced legislation to bring more well-educated, highly-skilled immigrants to the U.S. to live and work. Alcorn Immigration Law supports immigration for…
DetailsThe White House yesterday gave lawmakers a framework for legislation that would give Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) a pathway to citizenship—one that President Trump would support. However, the…
DetailsFollowing a three-day government shutdown, Congress and President Trump extended federal spending this week on programs and services through Feb. 8. Programs Resumed The extension gives Congress more time…
DetailsEntrepreneur Parole under the International Entrepreneur Rule may be short-lived. A federal court ordered U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to begin accepting applications for Entrepreneur Parole last month. However, the…
DetailsBefore the new year, the Trump administration issued a long list of regulatory priorities, many of which involve significant changes to immigration policy. The details of each proposed regulation change…
DetailsPresident Trump and Congress gave foreign investors an early holiday gift. For the third time this year, Trump and Congress extended the EB-5 Regional Center visa program without any changes—this…
DetailsForeign entrepreneurs can now submit an application for temporary residency in the U.S.—or Entrepreneur Parole—under the International Entrepreneur Rule parole program. The Alcorn Immigration Law team stands ready to help…
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