Immigration Law
New Bill Proposes to Terminate the OPT Program
Bill seeks to eradicate the OPT program A new immigration bill called “The American Tech Workforce Act of 2021” seeks to eliminate the OPT (Optional Practical Training) program and narrow the alternatives available for highly skilled foreign workers to access the H-1B visa program. This bill was introduced in the US House of Representatives, which…
Read MoreAre Democratic Leaders Considering Evading the Parliamentarian’s Ruling on Immigration?
Senate Parliamentarian has yet to comment on immigration plan C There is growing tension among the American population as the Senate Parliamentarian has yet to comment on the immigration plan C included in the budget package. To give a little more context: The Senate Parliamentarian is the advisor to the upper chamber of Congress. He/she…
Read MoreMigrant Workers Await Senate Determination
Thousands of workers depend on the Senate’s decision In the hands of the Senate lies the possibility for many undocumented workers to achieve legal status, which will allow them to continue contributing to the economic, social and cultural growth of the US. This is the right time to start your immigration process in the US.…
Read MoreWould Biden’s Plan Protect Local Workforce?
Biden’s budget package might fill labor gaps Biden’s spending bill, called the BBB (Build Back Better) agenda, which is currently under Senate scrutiny, proposes to invest a considerable amount to improve the local immigration system and expand the foreign worker network to boost the economy in times of crisis. In fact, the reason why Democratic…
Read MoreDemocrats Try to Convince Senate Parliamentarian to Pass Immigration Language
Senate Parliamentarian has to weigh in on immigration provisions The Senate Parliamentarian’s opinion has become an essential step for Democratic leaders to enact the first immigration reform in decades through the budget reconciliation process. To understand the issue at hand, it is important to explain that: The Senate Parliamentarian is known to be the “referee”…
Read MoreSenate Parliamentarian Might Decide on Spending Bill this Week
Senate Parliamentarian to comment on immigration provisions soon The Senate Parliamentarian is currently reviewing Biden’s spending bill and could give her verdict as early as this week. This also includes her opinion on the immigration provisions included in the budget package. It is important to clarify that the Senate Parliamentarian’s role is to be the…
Read MoreBiden Has Yet to Find a Balance Regarding Immigration
Immigration as a controversial sector It is no secret that immigration has always sparked controversy among the American population. This is because this sector not only involves legal immigration routes, but also foreigners residing in the US undocumented. Adding to that, every government has the power and right to modify or change certain immigration policies…
Read MoreSenators Have the Last Word Regarding Immigration Provisions
Biden’s immigration reform now depends entirely on the Senate With the approval of the US House of Representatives, Biden’s Build Back Better (BBB) agenda must now face debate in the Senate, which is likely to take place before 2022. It is important to mention that there are certain proposals in Biden’s spending bill that spark…
Read MoreHouse Democrats Call for a Path to Citizenship
House Democrats ask to expand immigration provisions On Monday, November 22, a group of 91 House Democrats sent a letter to Democratic members in the Senate, asking them to expand the immigration provisions included in Biden’s budget package. To give a little more context, Biden’s spending bill, called the Build Back Better (BBB) agenda, includes…
Read MoreIs the Senate Parliamentarian About to Accept Immigration Reform?
The Senate Parliamentarian’s opinion on budget processes The Senate Parliamentarian is the policy advisor to the upper chamber of Congress and is in charge of reviewing budget proposals and deciding whether they meet the mandatory requirements under Senate rules. In other words, the Senate Parliamentarian is the referee of Senate policy and procedure, and gives…
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