Recently, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have made efforts to expedite the significant backlog of immigration cases across the country. Although the Dedicated Docket has been met with some criticism, recent data indicates it is producing results, albeit slowly.  Immigration Backlog The backlog of immigration cases in the United States is increasingly problematic. Currently, the backlog comprises approximately 1.5 million cases with READ MORE READ MORE

Clothing Company Settles Federal Charges of Discrimination Against Non-US Citizen Employees The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced that the American retail company Gap has settled federal charges that alleged discrimination against non-U.S. citizen employees due to their immigration status. Gap will pay a $73,263 fine for the violations and provide back wages to employees who lost work as a result, ending an investigation into the company’s READ MORE READ MORE

We have all heard the terminology. Whether it be referring to an individual as “illegal” or laws classifying noncitizens as “aliens,” language used in describing immigrants carries stigma. However, a recent movement to modernize these terms is beginning to gain acceptance.  History of Immigrant Terminology  The language of immigration law is rooted in its lengthy history. The use of the word “alien” to describe foreigners dates to the READ MORE READ MORE

According to a recent report by the Institute of International Education, international student enrollment at U.S. colleges and universities has rebounded slightly this year after a significant decline during the COVID-19 pandemic. While this data gives reason for optimism, pandemic-related challenges remain for international students.  Significant Decline in International Student Enrollment In early 2020, the world effectively ground to a halt due to COVID-19. So, it was no surprise that READ MORE READ MORE

The NCAA recently paved the way for collegiate athletes to monetize their names, images, and likenesses. But while American college athletes sign lucrative “NIL” (name, image, and likeness) deals, American immigration laws prevent their international counterparts from doing the same.  Brief History of College Sports  American colleges and universities have long had a complicated relationship with sports and money. The first college sporting event dates back to the Harvard-Yale READ MORE READ MORE