The New York Times published a collection of reaction from some top business leaders and companies who expressed their disapproval of President Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ( DACA ) program. The following is a sampling: Timothy D. Cook, Apple’s chief executive, tweeted that his company would fight for the people affected by Trump’s action to be “treated as equals.” Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg said the announcement marks “a sad day for our country.” Roger A. Iger, chairman and chief executive of the Walt Disney Co., tweeted: “Rescinding DACA is cruel and misguided. Dreamers contribute to...
BREAKING NEWS: Last night, in a 94-page order, Judge Garcia in the Western District of Texas granted a preliminary injunction in El Cenizo v. Texas, enjoining defendants from enforcing certain provisions of SB 4 (the bill that would have allowed Texas to jail sheriffs and fine towns for failing to cooperate with federal immigration policies). SB 4 would have become effective on Friday, September 1, 2017.
As you no doubt have read and seen in the media, the situation across Houston is dire and is posing challenges to the entire community due to the ravages of Hurricane Harvey and the aftermath of the storm. Many of our friends across southern Texas have been impacted by this terrible storm, and we continue to keep you in our thoughts during these challenging times. One thing that has always impressed me about the Houston community is the dedication and affection for each other. The first responders and unselfish volunteers served with passion and commitment during and after the terrible...
IR-2017-138, Aug. 30, 2017 WASHINGTON —The Internal Revenue Service today announced that 401(k)s and similar employer-sponsored retirement plans can make loans and hardship distributions to victims of Hurricane Harvey and members of their families. This is similar to relief provided last year to Louisiana flood victims and victims of Hurricane Matthew.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has stated that it is not conducting immigration enforcement at relief sites such as shelters or food banks. In the rare instance where local law enforcement informs ICE of a serious criminal alien at a relief site that presents a public safety threat, ICE will make a determination on a case-by-case basis about the appropriate enforcement actions. More information is available at U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) joint statement. The Federal Government strongly encourages all persons to follow the guidance...
USCIS has posted George Harrison's 90-page A-file online in the Reading Room.
Republican Sens. David Perdue of Georgia and Tom Cotton of Arkansas will unveil legislation that proposes a skills-based immigration system and seeks an overall lower level of legal immigration according to the Washington Examiner. Perdue and Cotton have called for a return to "historic" levels of permanent legal immigration. A top Senate aide with knowledge of the bill described the new plan as something that would “raise U.S. workers' wages, create jobs and make the economy more competitive”. Both senators have criticized the current immigration system in which just a small percentage of immigrants come to the U.S. because of...
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., is joining Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., to try again to pass the Dream Act to provide a way for certain young immigrants who arrived or stayed in the country illegally to become legal permanent residents. The 2017 bill introduced Thursday would make young immigrants eligible for lawful permanent residence, a step toward citizenship. The immigrants must be longtime U.S. residents who are graduating from school or have a GED, or are pursuing higher education or serve in the military. They must pass background checks, show they are proficient in English and know U.S. history, and demonstrate that they...
The Department of Homeland Security announced on Monday, July 17, 2017, that it would allow fifteen thousand (15,000) more seasonal workers into the country. Generally, seasonal workers enter the country with H-2B visas which are capped at sixty-six thousand (66,000) each fiscal year. Incidentally, Texas had the highest number of H-2B jobs certified by the Department of Labor in 2015 The H-2B visa allows employers such as large farms, wineries, fisheries, and other seasonal hotels or hospitality business, to hire workers for a temporary period of time during either a peak in their business, a seasonal jump in their business,...
According to the decision by the court travel ban instituted by the executive order may go into effect “with respect to foreign nationals who lack any bona fide relationship with a person or entity in the United States”. But the justices “leave the injunctions entered by the lower courts in place” for individuals who can claim a direct connection with people or organizations in America. For everybody else, though, Mr. Trump’s travel ban may take effect.Hence, people living in Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen who have no “bona fide” link to America should not plan on traveling...
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