By James E. Causey, Center for Health Journalism Contributor | Editorial credit: Jinitzail Hernandez / shutterstock.com Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Reporter | Center for Health Journalism Contributor On December 16, just before the start of the Christmas break, a young student entered Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, and opened fire on students, faculty, and staff […]
By American Immigration Council Foreign workers fill a critical need in the U.S. labor market—particularly in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Every year, U.S. employers seeking highly skilled foreign professionals compete for the pool of H-1B visa numbers for which U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) controls the allocation. With a low […]
By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: Maxim Elramsisy & Frederic Legrand – COMEO / shutterstock.com The social media posts by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, advocating for an expansion of foreign worker visas, have sparked an urgent and heated debate among supporters of President-elect Donald Trump over the future of immigration policy, particularly regarding highly skilled […]
By Leslie Dellon, IMMIGRATION IMPACT The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently issued its long-awaited H-1B modernization rule. The final rule takes effect on January 17, 2025. USCIS […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The H-1B visa is one of the most sought-after nonimmigrant visas for professionals in the United States, particularly for those in specialty occupations that require theoretical and practical expertise in fields like IT, engineering, healthcare, finance, and more. This visa allows U.S. companies to employ foreign professionals for a limited period, […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Yuri A. / shutterstock.com Becoming a registered nurse (RN) in the United States as a foreign national involves navigating the complexities of federal immigration law, fulfilling professional licensing requirements, and meeting various state-specific criteria. This analysis provides a comprehensive overview of the immigration pathways available to foreign-educated nurses […]