In late June, President Trump issued a proclamation suspending the entry of certain nonimmigrants in H1B, H2B, J-1, and L-1 status. The stated goal of the proclamation was to "… protect unemployed Americans from the threat of competition for scarce jobs," as the COVID-19 pandemic...
On July 6, 2020, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which oversees the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), released new guidelines preventing F-1 students from remaining in the United States while taking a full online course load. Though the guidelines have the greatest impact...
Last weekend, many celebrated July 4th to mark America's independence from Great Britain, centuries ago. Yet we see marches seeking justice for those of color across the U.S. Many of the participants in these marches belong to all races. Their core belief is that, when...
The reaction of U.S. citizens to the COVID-19 pandemic is characteristic of a culture built on vague notions of individuality and "freedom." In cities across the country, anti-lockdown protestors have taken to the streets to demand state governors ease lockdown rules implemented to reduce the...
On June 22, 2020, President Trump signed a proclamation restricting the admission of foreign nationals in various nonimmigrant categories, including H1B, L-1 and H2B. This executive order has since been criticized by Silicon Valley executives, U.S. professors, and a slew of other individuals and organizations...
It is safe to assume most legislators and policymakers worldwide never thought they would be navigating the politics of a pandemic. But when COVID-19 began its devastation, state governors across the United States found themselves forcing nonessential businesses to close and enforcing lockdown policies to...
The United States has long been a destination for foreign nationals seeking to improve their quality of life. Drawn by competitive salaries and corporations boasting revenues in the billions, these aspiring immigrants seek out American employment options in droves. After building rapport with their employers,...
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a time set aside to honor the immense contributions this community has made to the nation's history. As part of an effort to recognize the complex challenges and achievements of what is now the fastest growing ethnic group...
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to ravage the nation, Americans are grappling with a grim consequence of the mass business closures intended to halt the spread of the virus: rampant unemployment. Last month, over 20 million people lost their jobs, triggering a double-digit unemployment rate...
From the time of this nation's birth, immigrants have crossed to American's shores in pursuit of new lives built with hard work, determination, and ingenuity. Their immense contributions are part of the very fabric of this country. To celebrate the incredible talent and diversity that...
