Trump Gets Latest Travel Ban—for Now
President Trump’s latest travel ban is now in effect. The Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a big win last week by allowing the latest travel ban while challenges in…
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A Win for International Entrepreneurs, Startups
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration can no longer delay the International Entrepreneur Rule. The judge ordered the administration to begin accepting applications under the rule, which allows…
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International Entrepreneurs Should Be Optimistic
The Trump administration has officially moved to end the International Entrepreneur Rule, which never took effect. The move came a few weeks after the International Entrepreneur Rule had a promising…
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Why You Shouldn’t Attend Your Green Card Interview Alone
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has a new requirement for all employment-based green card candidates: an in-person interview. Are you and your family prepared? Most companies hire attorneys only to…
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How to Hire Immigrants in Trumpigration Times
With “extreme vetting,” our immigration system is changing rapidly. Despite restrictions, employers who act strategically can still hire and retain the top talent from around the world. Immigration is tightening…
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Why Visa Renewals Aren’t Safe Anymore
If you need to renew a visa, beware! U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made renewing most work-related visas much more difficult. For the last 13 years, USCIS officers…
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How Trump Immigration Hurts Silicon Valley
President Trump issued a list of harsh immigration measures this month that he said Congress must include in any legislation that allows Dreamers to remain in the U.S. Trump’s…
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Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge to Expired Travel Ban; New Ban in Effect Oct. 18
The Supreme Court this week dismissed one of the challenges to President Trump’s second travel ban on citizens of six majority-Muslim countries since it has expired. The high court dismissed…
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New Single Application for Work Permit and Social Security Number
You can now apply for a work permit and social security number at the same time, thanks to interagency cooperation. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and Social Security Administration…
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Trump Administration Sued for Delaying Entrepreneur Rule
A group of investors, entrepreneurs, and startups sued the Trump administration last week for its “unlawful delay of the start date of the International Entrepreneur Rule.” The International Entrepreneur Rule…
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