A significant procedural change in how the federal government processes green card applications could impact the lives of thousands of foreign-born faith leaders in the U.S. Coupled with record-high numbers of illegal border crossings, many religious leaders are now in … The post Green Card Processing Update Threatens to Deprive the US of Numerous International Faith Leaders appeared first on Immigration Matters. READ MORE

In 2020, President Joseph “Joe” Biden pledged to end for-profit immigration detention, emphasizing the moral imperative that “no business should profit from the suffering of desperate people fleeing violence.” However, as the Biden administration embarked on this mission, it encountered … The post The Complex Reality of Immigration Detention Centers in the Biden Era appeared first on Immigration Matters. READ MORE

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 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 role in supporting seasonal and agricultural economies in the United States. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas has expressed the importance of these reforms in safeguarding READ MORE 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