By Hikmet Ersek and David Lubell, The Hill (Op-Ed) Monday, as we observe the United Nation’s 18th annual International Migrants Day, we’re reminded that the contributions of immigrants are key ingredients to the success and vibrancy of the countries and communities they join. It is a day to look past […]
Trump’s dishonest diversity visa lottery attack: Debate the merits of the program all you like but don’t lie about it
19 Dec
by Foster LLP, on News
By Stephen Yale-Loehr, New York Daily News President Trump has complained about the media’s use of “fake news” in a variety of contexts. But the President himself is using fake news to mischaracterize the diversity visa program. President Trump recently stated in Florida that foreign governments game the diversity visa […]
Trump Administration Poised to Eliminate H-4 EAD Program
18 Dec
by Foster LLP, on Immigration Updates
In response to President Trump’s Executive Memorandum detailing a “Buy American, Hire American” policy, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has scrutinized petitions and applications for immigrant benefits more heavily and has evaluated ways to eliminate various benefits programs that are not specifically required by the Immigration & Nationality […]
By Bill Lambrecht, Houston Chronicle WASHINGTON – Democrats in Congress are growing increasingly pessimistic that an agreement to protect young immigrants from deportation can be reached this year. While U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, says it would take a miracle to get a deal done before lawmakers leave for the […]