In a move to improve the H-2A temporary agricultural and H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker programs, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a series of proposed reforms aimed at strengthening protections for temporary workers. These programs play a vital … The post Strengthening Protections for Temporary Workers: DHS Proposes Reforms to H-2 Visa Programs appeared first on Immigration Matters. READ MORE

In a recent development, U.S. District Court Judge Andrew S. Hanen ruled that the federal government’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is illegal, despite the Biden administration’s efforts to bolster the program. The Legal Battle: The legal battle stems … The post Legal Setback for DACA: What You Need to Know appeared first on Immigration Matters. READ MORE

Last week, a federal judge in New Jersey heard oral argument on a lawsuit seeking to challenge a New Jersey law that prohibits private and public facilities in the state from signing contracts to imprison federal immigrant detainees. The dispute … The post State Powers in the Federal Immigration Landscape: Challenge to New Jersey’s Immigrant Detention Ban Under Scrutiny appeared first on Immigration Matters. READ MORE

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently signed into law Public Act 103-0357, which amended the state’s police certification statute to allow individuals who are not United States Citizens to become police officers within the state. Critics are incorrectly claiming that … The post Illinois Now Allowing Non-US Citizens to Become Police Officers appeared first on Immigration Matters. READ MORE

For decades, United States citizens traveling to most European countries could just book a flight and hop on a plane. No visa, entry documents, or prior authorization were necessary. United States citizens would land in Europe and were permitted to … The post Drastic Requirements and Restrictions Implemented for U.S. Citizens Traveling to Europe appeared first on Immigration Matters. READ MORE