Employment Status Could Jeopardize College Athletes’ Student Visas
International college athletes around the U.S. are at risk of losing their F-1 student visas if they are classified as employees of their schools.
Last month, the National Labor Relations Board ruled for the first time that college athletes can be considered employees. Classifying student athletes as employees would conflict with the work restrictions of the F-1 visa, which only allows for a limited amount of work hours during academic semesters.
Immigration Surge to Boost U.S. Economy by $7 Trillion
The Congressional Budget Office released a report that predicts the GDP of the U.S. economy is going to surge by $7 trillion over the next decade due to an increase in immigration.
The report claims this rise in immigration over the next ten years will not only boost the country’s labor force, but also increase demand, stimulating economic growth overall.
Biden Considers Trump-Era Executive Actions on the Border
President Biden is considering executive actions also used by the former Trump administration to stem migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border.
The authority in question is outlined in Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which gives the president sweeping power to block immigration to the U.S. under “national interest” measures. Trump enacted his controversial “Muslim Ban” using Section 212(f) authority.
Green Card Backlog Increased by 16% in January
The Department of State’s National Visa Center (NVC) saw an increase in the immigrant visa (IV) backlog, from 292,105 in December to 338,256 in January — a 16% increase.
The number of green card applicants whose cases were documentarily complete and ready to be scheduled for an interview increased, from 337,870 in December to 380,407 (a 13% increase). The number of people scheduled for green card interviews also saw an increase — 42,151 in January compared to 45,765 interviews in December.