The Visa Lab

Exploring the contrasting philosophies of citizenship: A map showcasing countries that grant citizenship based on birthplace (jus soli) versus those that grant it based on ancestry (jus sanguinis). This visualization highlights the ‘Old World’ and ‘New World’ approaches to establishing national identity. Understanding these differences is crucial for navigating the complexities of global immigration law.

Congressional lawmakers are asking the White House to extend the existing grace period of expiring EADs (aka work permits). Currently, it is 180 days if there’s a pending renewal application with USCIS. However, due to the continuing backlog, lawmakers are asking for that grace period to return to the previous policy of 18 months.

Today we united for lasting, structural changes that build upon the contributions of immigrants, reunite families, and strengthen America’s economy.

USCIS is proposing adjustments to its fees

USCIS Issues Proposed Rule to Adjust Certain Immigration and Naturalization Fees | USCIS Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to adjust certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees.

"Immigrant tech workers on temporary visas have always had fewer options than green card holders or citizens: their visas, and thus their ability to live in the US, are tied to their employers."

Dream jobs brought them to Silicon Valley. Now they’re laid off and in an ‘impossible’ situation Layoffs have made a precarious situation for noncitizens even worse, forcing them to play a game of chance to stay in the US

Finally, the U.S. will lift COVID-19 travel restrictions from Schengen, Brazil and other nations for vaccinated foreign travelers. Visitors and would be immigrants are able to enter the country 20 months after the closing of the borders

U.S. to lift restrictions Nov 8 for vaccinated foreign travelers The White House on Friday will lift COVID-19 travel restrictions for fully vaccinated international visitors starting Nov. 8, ending historic restrictions that had barred much of the world from entering the United States for as long as 21 months.

Some good news - U.S. to lift Canada, Mexico land border restrictions in Nov for vaccinated visitors

U.S. to lift Canada, Mexico land border restrictions in Nov for vaccinated visitors The United States will lift restrictions at its land borders with Canada and Mexico for fully vaccinated foreign nationals in early November, ending historic curbs on non-essential travelers in place since March 2020 to address the COVID-19 pandemic.

Biden wants to legalize millions. McConnell and McCarthy want to use immigration as a wedge issue. Bipartisanship? Fuggedaboutit. Include in infrastructure bill thru reconciliation? Let’s do it.

Biden will pledge to tackle immigration overhaul in address to Congress, while signaling openness to more targeted deal In another sign that the administration is prioritizing immigration, first lady Jill Biden has invited dreamer Javier Quiroz to take part in her virtual guest reception ahead of President Biden’s address to Congress.

USCIS reverts to old L-1 H-1 visa policy of giving deference to initial decisions, thus greatly reducing the issuance of RFE letters when applying for visa extensions. A great development in order to restore transparency and efficiency.

PP 10014 is gone.

A Proclamation on Revoking Proclamation 10014 | The White House The suspension of entry imposed in Proclamation 10014 of April 22, 2020 (Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak), as extended by section 1 of Proclamation 10052 of June 22, 2020...

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