Immigration has become a hot button topic in recent years as both Republican and Democratic parties attempt to put their most favorable foot forward in anticipation of upcoming congressional elections in the House and Senate. The 2012 Presidential election made both sides very aware how important … Read more about National Hispanic Agenda Release Congressional Scorecard
Business Community Supports Immigration Reform
While the U.S. waits on Obama’s decision regarding immigration reform, leaders from the business community are publicly voicing their positive support for comprehensive immigration reform (CIR). It is the opinion of key leaders in the business community that CIR is needed in order to maintain … Read more about Business Community Supports Immigration Reform
Allowing H-1B Spouses to Work Benefits U.S. Economy
Over the past several weeks and months, immigration has been a central topic in U.S. politics. But despite a major need for serious overhaul, comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) will most likely be tabled from the congressional agenda due to the upcoming mid-term elections this November. This … Read more about Allowing H-1B Spouses to Work Benefits U.S. Economy
Baby Boomers and Immigration Reform
America, in many ways, remains a young and vital nation, full of promise for the future. However, many of the people who helped to fulfill this promise in the past have themselves reached retirement age. The present generation of "Baby Boomers" (those who were born in the aftermath of World War II) … Read more about Baby Boomers and Immigration Reform
CIR Gaining Support from House Conservatives
For over a year, comprehensive immigration reform CIR has been languishing in the House of Representatives due to John Boehner's (R-Ohio) fear of ideologues taking over the path to legislation and his distrust of President Barack Obama. Looking at the fact that the U.S. House of Representatives … Read more about CIR Gaining Support from House Conservatives
Research Shows Skilled STEM Immigrants Can Revitalize U.S. Economy
Research from Standard & Poor’s suggests that more visas for skilled immigrants might be just what the nation needs to plug skill shortage gaps and revitalize the economy. Politicians seem to find immigration issues, whether they involve legal or illegal immigration, a political hot potato … Read more about Research Shows Skilled STEM Immigrants Can Revitalize U.S. Economy
American Immigration Has It’s Benefits
There are always going to be arguments over certain aspects of the immigration system in the United States. It could be safe to assume that certain elements of the narrative of those emigrating to the United State are missing from contemporary discourse. Recently, the American Immigration Council … Read more about American Immigration Has It’s Benefits
Immediate Relative Green Card Applications Delayed
Relative Green Card Applications Immediate relative green card applications are now being processed slower than the previous 15-month wait. This has increased from the previous 5-month turn around due to the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) applications received. The amount of youths … Read more about Immediate Relative Green Card Applications Delayed
Immigration Reform Is Essential to Growth According To George Will
Many voters in the United States are angry that the immigration regulations still haven’t changed. What many people don’t see is the prosperity that immigration can bring. There is growing belief that immigration reform is needed now; unfortunately, with the announcement that this reform is … Read more about Immigration Reform Is Essential to Growth According To George Will
John Boehner and Comprehensive Immigration Reform
The saga that is Comprehensive Immigration Reform continues (CIR). The tug-of-war over the developing legislation has continued with each side competing for leverage. Since 2013 there have been victories on both sides of the coin. Although a form of CIR was passed in the Senate last year, the … Read more about John Boehner and Comprehensive Immigration Reform
