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

House Passes Spending Bill with $1 Billion Dedicated to Immigration Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a nearly $2 trillion spending bill that includes $1 billion dedicated to several measures that would address visa and employment authorization backlogs, as well as support for U.S. citizens whose parents are undocumented in the United States.   The bill – which will now be sent to the U.S. Senate for READ MORE READ MORE

The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) recently announced it has reached an agreement with a Texas-based company to settle immigration-related discrimination claims. Resolving allegations that the company failed to consider U.S. workers for certain positions and instead favored workers on temporary work visas, the settlement underscores the need for companies to exercise care in hiring.  Allegations of Favoring Non-U.S. Workers According to the Department of Justice, Igloo Products Corporation, a READ MORE READ MORE