The American Enterprise Institute and the Partnership for a New Economy recently commissioned a study looking at the relationship between immigration and the job market in the United States. The groups did the study to help advise policymakers in hopes…

In a move to cut down on fraud, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services revamped the Employment Authorization Document and the Certificate of Citizenship form last fall. The new forms will deter fraud and strengthen security, according to USCIS…

The U.S. State Department provides B-1 visas for citizens of other countries to come to the United States to conduct business. Most people travelling to the United States from around the world need a non-immigrant visa in order to enter…

Since inadequate legal immigration policy in the United States prevents many international entrepreneurs from crossing the Pacific to Silicon Valley to create jobs, one California company plans to meet them in the middle – of the ocean. In order to…

The newest industry to push Congress for changes to the country’s visa processing policies might be a surprise. It is the tourism industry. The International Tourism Facilitation Act was introduced by Senators Amy Klobuchar, D. Minn., and Roy Blunt, R.…

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently changed the processing method for some naturalization and citizenship forms, often called N-Forms. In an attempt to streamline the collection and processing and improve the consistency of intake, USCIS now requires all N-300,…

Republican Congressmen Jason Chaffetz of Utah and Lamar Smith of Texas introduced a legal immigration bill in September that would make it easier for skilled workers from some countries to get visas to stay in the United States and work.…

In a keynote address to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said our country must grow its way out of the economic recession and pushed for legal immigration reform to kick-start that growth. In his speech…

The White House Office of Public Engagement singled out Houston as a model city for immigrant integration. The city is home to 88 consulates and many community organizations dedicated to immigrants. Many of the city’s residents come from Latin America…

Immigrants who hold advanced degrees can qualify for special visas through the EB-2 immigrant visa program. EB-2 allows immigrants with a U.S. job offer and a Department of Labor certification a way to come to America and contribute to the…