H-1B Renewal Pilot Program Excludes Dependents
The State Department’s upcoming pilot program allowing H-1B holders to renew their visas in the U.S. will exclude dependents.
This decision has raised concerns among those with families in the U.S., prompting business organizations to advocate for the inclusion of H-4 dependents in any future expansion or permanent implementation of the pilot program.
Border Deal Impasse Threatens Biden’s National Security Budget
Senate negotiators are racing to resurrect bipartisan border talks after Sen. Chris Murphy warned of a significant impasse, imperiling President Biden’s $106 billion national security spending pitch, which includes funding for Ukraine.
Talks have stalled over Republican demands on border policies, and with Majority Leader Chuck Schumer hoping for a Senate vote soon, negotiators are working to salvage the deal.
Green Card Backlog for Abused Young Immigrants Has Doubled
The backlog of abused or abandoned young immigrants seeking green cards has more than doubled in the past two years, with over 100,000 individuals with “special immigrant juvenile” status waiting for legal residency, according to a new report.
The backlog, up from nearly 45,000 in 2021, highlights shortfalls in providing protection for vulnerable immigrant children, who, despite receiving special status, face uncertainty due to prolonged waiting periods for green card applications.
The Biden Administration Will Impose Visa Bans on Israeli Extremist Settlers
The Biden administration has informed Israel of impending visa bans on Israeli extremist settlers involved in violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.
During a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Secretary of State Antony Blinken conveyed the United States’ intention to take action against individuals contributing to the surge in violence, particularly amid the expansion of Jewish settlements and the longstanding peacemaking impasse in the region.