Latest Immigration News 08/26/21

Immigration has always been a controversial topic in the US and, in fact, thousands of foreigners choose this country over others due to job opportunities and economic stability. However, on many occasions, people who want to come to the country do not choose the right process for their particular case or send incomplete documentation, leading to the rejection of their immigration application.

This is mainly because the US’ immigration policies tend to change regularly depending on global conditions, the local population needs, and ideals of the country’s administration. For instance, currently, President Joe Biden plans to expand alternatives available to immigrant populations, while his predecessor Donald Trump wanted to restrict immigration in general.

Therefore, before starting an immigration process from scratch or completing a pending case, it is important to be up to date with current policies and to know at least a little about the local immigration system. Fortunately, there are professionals who can provide constant accompaniment during your immigration journey and will guide you every step of the way, helping you organize the necessary documentation for your particular case.

Speaking about high quality services, Motion Law Immigration’s team has years of experience with all kinds of immigration processes and our attorneys have surely helped many people with a case similar to yours. Thus, contact us today and schedule your FREE Consultation. You can also visit our Blog Section to keep up to date with the latest immigration news.

Here is the immigration news recap for Thursday, August 26, 2021:

House passes Biden’s 2022 budget package

On Tuesday, August 24, the US House of Representatives passed Biden’s 2022 budget package with 220 Democratic votes and 212 Republican votes, which could have a major impact on sectors such as education, health care, the national economy, taxes and immigration. To know more about this news, click here.

Farmworker organization celebrates House intervention

Farmworker Justice, an organization that advocates for foreign farmworkers (both documented and undocumented), commented on the House’s decision to pass the budget blueprint with immigration legislation, which will allow the country to provide benefits to essential foreign workers whose rights have been overshadowed by the lack of legal documentation. To know more about this news, click here.

H-1B visa approval rate increases under the Biden administration

President Biden, since January 2021, has removed a large number of restrictions implemented by his Republican predecessor on business immigration processes. As a result, H-1B visa approval rates for high qualified foreign workers have increased substantially during the second half of the Fiscal Year (FY – October/September). To know more about this news, click here.

In other news…

Asylum seekers in limbo

Following the Supreme Court’s decision on the MPP (Migrant Protection Protocols) policy, hundreds of asylum seekers are in limbo as their future is now uncertain in the US. To learn more about this news, click here.

Unemployment rate linked to immigration

A recent report comments on how the current unemployment rate and shortage of skilled workforce across the US is indeed related to immigration and the impact of the global Coronavirus pandemic on international transit. To learn more about this news, click here.

Health groups call for programs to bring nurses from abroad

Several health groups are urgently calling on the Biden administration to create new routes and viable alternatives for international nurses to come to the US as soon as possible. To learn more about this news, click here.

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