8 May
by Benjamin Schatz, on Blog, Immigration, News
In times of economic uncertainty, arguments advocating for increased restrictions on U.S. immigration become more prevalent. Indeed, superficial logic would seem to support the idea that reducing the number of people coming to the United States would protect the jobs of those already here. But this flawed reasoning fails to account for the fact […]
24 Apr
by Foster LLP, on COVID-19 Updates, Immigration Updates, News
On March 18, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) temporarily suspended in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices, and application support centers (ASCs). On April 1, 2020, USCIS extended the suspension until at least May 3, 2020. In its latest announcement on April 24, 2020, USCIS announced that it is preparing to reopen […]
23 Apr
by Foster LLP, on COVID-19 Updates, Immigration Updates, News
On Wednesday, April 22, Present Trump issued a proclamation temporarily suspending entry into the United States of intending immigrants as lawful permanent residents (“green card” applicants) for a temporary period of 60 days. Because the order does not apply to people already in the United States, those in the United States may continue their applications for permanent residency. […]
21 Apr
by Foster LLP, on COVID-19 Updates, Immigration Updates, News
On April 20, 2020, President Trump tweeted that he plans to temporarily suspend immigration to the United States. His announcement on Twitter declared: “In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the […]
