Citizenship Question Stricken from 2020 Census
United States Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross, directed the US Census Bureau to add a question that has not appeared since 1950: “Is this person a citizen of the
Read More »USCIS Citizenship and Assimilation Grants
The USCIS Citizenship and Assimilation grant program exist to provide educational materials and resources to assist the naturalization process and to facilitate
Read More »Immigration Nerds Talk About Dual Citizenship
In this week’s Immigration Nerds podcast, we sit down with attorney John Sherry who explains the process of receiving dual citizenship. John sheds light on this often
Read More »FY 2020 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Opened on October 3
The Department of State (DOS) is now accepting online registrations for FY 2020 Diversity Visa Lottery until November 6, 2018. The Diversity Visa Program, also known as
Read More »Immigration Nerds Talk with David Bier, CATO Institute | Using Government Benefits May Threaten Eligibility For Green Card
In a recent announcement, the White House has proposed key changes to the Public Charge Policy that is designed to reduce the number of immigrants eligible for green cards.
Read More »House Appropriations Committee Approves Bi-Partisan Bill Aimed at Reducing Green Card Backlogs
Tied to funding for other key immigration initiatives, the bill has a chance of success. Update: On Wednesday, an immigration proposal Forbes called “The Most
Read More »Immigration Nerds Talk About #FamilySeparation
EIG attorneys Lieselot Whitbeck and Miatrai Brown discuss the current zero tolerance Family Separation policy and legal procedure, and share their own experiences working at
Read More »Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Third Travel Ban
On April 25, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding the Trump administration’s third travel ban. This ban is currently in effect and applies a permanent ban to
Read More »New DACA Applications May Be Accepted in a Few Months
A US District Court judge in Washington, DC ruled on April 24 that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program cannot be phased out, but the decision has been
Read More »Supreme Court Hears Challenge to the Travel Ban
On April 25, 2018, the US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the challenge to the latest iteration of President Trump’s travel ban. Last December, the Court
Read More »EIG Dispatch – December 31, 2014
Highlights New Customs and Border Protection App Released New Permits Required for Short-Term Work in China New Customs and Border Protection App Released U.S. Customs and
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