2024 Copyright: Boundless Immigration - https://www.boundless.com/ Agency updates thresholds for the International Entrepreneur Rule every three years The post USCIS Increases Investment and Revenue Thresholds for Foreign Entrepreneurs appeared first on Boundless ..read more

2024 Copyright: Boundless Immigration - https://www.boundless.com/ On June 18, President Biden announced an executive order aimed at streamlining the D-3 waiver process for foreign-born college graduates and DACA recipients. This move is part of the administration’s broader effort to make the immigration system more efficient and predictable, particularly for foreign graduates of U.S. colleges and universities who have job offers in fields related to their degrees. The executive order updates guidance for consular officers to expedite the waiver process and emphasizes the importance of these i ..read more

2024 Copyright: Boundless Immigration - https://www.boundless.com/ A new report by Boundless Immigration found that roughly 9 million immigrants are eligible to become U.S. citizens. With the current average naturalization processing time dropping to under five months, some could potentially gain citizenship in time to vote in the November presidential elections. Faster Processing Times The Biden administration has made significant progress in streamlining the naturalization process. By the end of May 2024, the average processing time for citizenship applications had decreased to five months ..read more

2024 Copyright: Boundless Immigration - https://www.boundless.com/ Article at a glance Program Overview: The International Entrepreneur Rule (IER) lets foreign entrepreneurs start businesses in the U.S., established in 2017 to boost economic growth. Recent Updates: USCIS updated guidelines on July 12, 2024, including a detailed FAQ section, to improve the program’s clarity and functionality. Application Stats: Since FY 2021, USCIS received 94 applications: approved 26, rejected 28, and has 40 pending or withdrawn cases. Key Eligibility Criteria: To qualify, entrepreneurs need a U.S. start-up ..read more

2024 Copyright: Boundless Immigration - https://www.boundless.com/ The Republican National Committee’s 2024 Platform, released Monday, aligns heavily with Donald Trump’s stance on immigration, with a focus on closing the U.S.-Mexico border and conducting mass deportations. What Does the RNC Platform Say? The platform starts with 20 promises, beginning with two that focus on immigration. “SEAL THE BORDER, AND STOP THE MIGRANT INVASION” is the platform’s number 1 policy, followed by “CARRY OUT THE LARGEST DEPORTATION OPERATION IN AMERICAN HISTORY.” The platform, the first released by the party s ..read more

2024 Copyright: Boundless Immigration - https://www.boundless.com/ U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is warning applicants that outdated versions of immigration applications, many updated April 1, 2024, will be rejected. This comes just one month after the expiration of a grace period for using older editions. Article at a glance New Editions: Most USCIS forms were updated on April 1, 2024. Grace Period Ended: While older forms were accepted for a period, that grace period ended on June 3, 2024. Check Edition Dates: Verify the edition date on the form you are using. It is list ..read more

2024 Copyright: Boundless Immigration - https://www.boundless.com/ In a decision last week, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) overturned the longstanding Chevron doctrine, fundamentally altering the landscape of administrative law and potentially reshaping various policy areas, including immigration. The 6-3 ruling in the Loper Bright and Relentless cases marks a shift in how federal courts will interpret agency regulations and decisions moving forward. The Chevron Doctrine: A Brief Overview The Chevron doctrine was a rule created by the Supreme Court in 1984. It said that when l ..read more

2024 Copyright: Boundless Immigration - https://www.boundless.com/ The United States will welcome thousands of new citizens this week to celebrate Independence Day. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced Friday that it would grant citizenship to 11,000 immigrants in more than 195 naturalization ceremonies across the country between June 28 and July 5. “At USCIS, we are privileged to administer the Oath of Allegiance to thousands of new citizens during the Independence Day holiday,” USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou said in a statement. “These new citizens add diversity ..read more

2024 Copyright: Boundless Immigration - https://www.boundless.com/ Key Things to Know: Trump Accused Biden of Open Borders: Trump criticized Biden for alleged open-border policies, attributing the rise in illegal crossings and crimes to the current administration. Biden Highlighted Decrease in Illegal Crossings: Biden defended his record, citing a 40% drop in illegal crossings following his executive actions. Divergent Approaches: Both candidates expressed starkly different views on immigration and border control. In a fiery exchange during the first presidential debate, immigration took ce ..read more

2024 Copyright: Boundless Immigration - https://www.boundless.com/ In a surprising departure from his previous hardline stance on immigration, former President Donald Trump said he would give green cards to foreign nationals who graduate from U.S. colleges. Trump made the comment during an episode of “The All-In Podcast,” hosted by tech venture capitalists David Sacks and Chamath Palihapitiya. He emphasized the importance of retaining talented graduates in the U.S., saying, “If you graduate from a college, I think you should get automatically, as part of your diploma, a green card to be able t ..read more