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 […]
By Jacob Gershman The number of immigration court cases involving foreign nationals from El Salvador has almost caught up to the total from Mexico. The latest data on deportation proceedings from the U.S. immigration court system underscores how migration flows have shifted in recent years, changes driven in part by surging […]