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Immigration Reform RAISE Act

Immigration Reform is a term commonly used to refer to comprehensive efforts to address limitations, deficiencies and inequalities within a country's immigration policies and systems. In the United States,... more +
Immigration Reform is a term commonly used to refer to comprehensive efforts to address limitations, deficiencies and inequalities within a country's immigration policies and systems. In the United States, the term is often used to describe legislative efforts to remedy problems associated with illegal immigration, including protecting undocumented workers, expanding citizenship eligibility, and strengthening border security.   less -
Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Proposed Changes To Family-Based Immigration Under President Trump: Would Your Family Be Affected?

President Trump has communicated his desire to cut down on family-based immigration, or what he calls "chain migration,” a longstanding pillar of the American immigration system that enables citizens and permanent residents...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Beat The RAISE Act: File Immigrant Petitions For Family Members Now.

President Trump endorses the Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy Act, which would reduce the levels of legal immigrants (particularly, family-based immigrants) and dramatically change existing immigration...more

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Vedder Price Business Immigration Alert - September 2017

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1. September 18, 2017: Employers Must Use New I-9 Form. As you may recall, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) recently released yet another revised version (edition 07/17/17) of Form I-9, Employment...more

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Labor & Employment Law Update - September 2017

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United States Department of Labor Moves Hint at Policy Changes, but Employers Await Clarity - Presidential administration transitions almost always result in policy and enforcement initiative changes at the U.S. Department...more

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The Immigration Report: 200 Days of the Trump Administration

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Wherever you fall on the political spectrum, there is no denying that the first 200 days of President Trump’s administration have been an interesting time for employers impacted by immigration regulations. The whirlwind of...more

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US Immigration under the Trump Administration: What We Know and What We Think We Know

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President Donald J. Trump recently issued an Executive Order, followed by a proposed bill and other guidance, which would drastically change the current immigration system. Based on these developments, employers should be...more

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The RAISE Act – Legal Immigration Faces Challenges

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In early August, President Trump voiced support for a bill introduced earlier this year by Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR) and David Perdue (R-GA) to effectively overhaul the current immigration system. The Reforming American...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

What’s New in Washington - August 2017

The exuberance of a November election victory for Republicans has given way to the difficult reality of passing legislation in a closely divided Senate. While the GOP has made significant gains in the area of regulatory...more

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President Announces Support For Bill To Drastically Cut Legal Immigration Levels

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President Trump has just announced his support for new immigration legislation aimed at curtailing overall immigration into the country. An original version of the bill was introduced earlier this year by Senators Tom Cotton...more

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The RAISE Act: A Flawed and Misguided Immigration Bill

On August 2, 2017 Republican Senators Tom Cotton (AR) and David Perdue (GA) unveiled an immigration bill titled The Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy Act (RAISE Act). While the stated purpose of this bill is...more

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