Blog: Immigration - Page 12

On February 18th, the Biden administration announced an interim enforcement memorandum directed toward the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. The memorandum outlines the enforcement priorities of ICE officers as set by the former acting secretary David Pekoske. The Interim Revision to Civil Immigration Enforcement and Removal Policies and Priorities is effective immediately and establishes interim …

On Monday, The United States Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal made in a lower federal court by various pro-immigrant rights groups to invalidate the Trump Era rule that blatantly discriminates against immigrants deemed to be a “public charge.” The rule essentially acts as an immigrant wealth test, ensuring those who may legally qualify …

The capital riots seemed to have dominated the news coverage and Twitter trends in the last few weeks of President Trump’s term, notably so. Provoked by false claims of wide-scale election fraud, large masses of Trump supporters, white supremacists, and hate groups besieged the capital hurdling hundreds of congressmen and women into the capital tunnels …

President Biden announced sweeping immigration reform the day he was inaugurated, potentially securing the fundamental freedoms millions of United States Citizens have enjoyed for the nearly eleven million undocumented immigrants residing in the United States. The immigration legislation alone is unlike any of its predecessors. Past attempts made by former President Barack Obama and George …

Researchers anticipate that immigrants will account for 88% of the total U.S. population in the next 50 years. And those who have already immigrated face many challenges, including concerns for safety, stability, and opportunity. When accidents happen, these challenges are exacerbated as immigrants grapple with the fear of losing their status, or worse. Below, we …

The Biden transition team is planning an ambitious legislative agenda to secure a pathway to citizenship for nearly eleven million undocumented immigrants. President-Elect Joe Biden is reportedly gearing up to announce the immigration legislation the day he is inaugurated. With just hours remaining until Biden takes the sacred oath of office, the plan will surely …

The Trump administration has taken decisive actions to undermine the integrity of our immigration system since the President’s arrival at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Blatantly discriminating against immigrant minority groups, jeopardizing the vital infrastructure at USCIS, and weaponizing border officials. This is not the America that welcomed millions on Ellis Island and this will not be …

For the past four years, the immigration system has gone under extensive reformations by the Trump administration, and not in a good way. Our office has been dedicated to delivering the latest news in matters most important to you. As a top-rated Connecticut immigration law firm, we understand the difficulties you have faced and are …

January 5th is election day for two Senate races in the state of Georgia. The all too critical Georgia runoff elections will help determine the policies put forward by the Biden administration while setting the groundwork for a government-controlled by Democrats or Republicans potentially maintaining their grasp on the Senate. Current Republican Senator David Perdue …

When President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th President of the United States, millions of immigrants can heave a sigh of relief. Though much of President-elect Joe Biden’s intended policy specifics have yet to be announced, his plan to undo much of President Trump’s immigration policies is. On day one, Joe Biden intends …

Through bipartisan congressional support and the President’s backing, a new round of stimulus has officially passed. The 900 billion dollar stimulus package will support struggling families and businesses amid the rising number of cases and increasing unemployment claims. The new stimulus package follows the Moderna and Pfizer vaccine rollout, signaling a sign of hope for …

The undocumented immigrant community has made a profound impact on the cultural diversity of our nation for centuries. Their contributions have extended much further into our recovery efforts throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. From volunteering in our local hospitals, donating to organizations in need, and being on the frontlines of vaccine research, immigrants have modeled their …