After former Gov. Rick Perry issued an executive order in December 2014 mandating the use of E-Verify for state agencies, some lawmakers noted the directive lacked a mechanism to ensure compliance. But more than nine months after Gov. Greg Abbott signed a separate E-Verify bill, some of those gaps still exist. Perry’s order required state agencies […]
Author: Foster
By Eliot Brown A controversial federal immigration program offering green cards to some foreign investors had record demand in 2015, as concern that a key provision of the law might expire fueled a surge of aspiring immigrants. The program, known as EB-5, received applications from 17,691 investors in 2015, up […]
With Welcoming Stance, Conservative Utah Charts Its Own Course on Refugees
28 Mar
by Foster, on News
By Miriam Jordan SALT LAKE CITY—Amid concerns over potential terrorists infiltrating the U.S., Gov. Gary Herbert of Utah has repeatedly pledged to keep the welcome sign hanging for refugees while most of his Republican counterparts want a review or pause in resettlement. After the San Bernardino, Calif., and Paris attacks, […]
Frequently Asked Questions about the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)
24 Mar
by Foster, on News
General Information on the Visa Waiver Program Q: What is the Visa Waiver Program? A: The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) is administered by DHS and enables eligible citizens or nationals of designated countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less […]