Legal immigration news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on legal immigration:

US Immigration News

  1. USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for Certain H-1B Petitions: The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has resumed premium processing for H-1B petitions that are subject to the cap or have a pending labor condition application (LCA). (Source: USCIS)
  2. New Rule Requires Public Charge Applicants to Show Higher Income: The Trump administration has introduced a new rule that requires immigrants applying for a green card to show they have a higher income or private health insurance to avoid being considered a "public charge." (Source: CNN)
  3. USCIS to Implement New Policy on H-1B Petitions: USCIS has announced a new policy that will require H-1B petitioners to electronically register and pay a $10 fee for each petition. (Source: USCIS)

Global Immigration News

  1. Canada to Increase Immigration Targets: Canada has announced plans to increase its immigration targets to 350,000 new permanent residents per year by 2024. (Source: CBC News)
  2. UK to Introduce New Points-Based Immigration System: The UK government has introduced a new points-based immigration system that will prioritize skilled workers and reduce the number of low-skilled workers entering the country. (Source: BBC News)
  3. Australia to Introduce New Skilled Migration Program: Australia has announced plans to introduce a new skilled migration program that will prioritize workers with skills in high-demand fields such as technology and healthcare. (Source: The Australian)

Immigration Reform News

  1. Biden Campaign Proposes Immigration Reform: The Biden campaign has proposed a comprehensive immigration reform plan that includes a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and increased funding for border security. (Source: The Hill)
  2. House Democrats Introduce Immigration Reform Bill: House Democrats have introduced a comprehensive immigration reform bill that includes a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and increased funding for border security. (Source: The Hill)
  3. Senate Republicans Introduce Immigration Reform Bill: Senate Republicans have introduced a comprehensive immigration reform bill that includes increased funding for border security and a pathway to citizenship for certain undocumented immigrants. (Source: The Hill)

Other Immigration News

  1. US-Mexico Border Wall Construction Resumes: Construction on the US-Mexico border wall has resumed after a pause due to a court order. (Source: CNN)
  2. ICE Raids Target Undocumented Immigrants: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has conducted raids targeting undocumented immigrants in several states. (Source: NBC News)
  3. Asylum Seekers Face Increased Barriers: Asylum seekers are facing increased barriers to entering the US, including a new rule that requires them to apply for asylum in a third country before arriving in the US. (Source: The New York Times)