Boundless CEO Sees Inconsistency in Trump’s Immigration Executive Order Suspending Immigration During COVID-19
VIDEO: Boundless CEO Xiao Wang discusses his reaction to the Trump administration’s recent proclamation on “Bloomberg Technology.”
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Legal immigration is a mess. These startups are trying to help
Boundless helps people “get green cards by demystifying immigration’s mad bureaucratic maze” and provides “access to good immigration counseling for less than the cost of a lawyer”
Some Things About Tech Were Good …
Boundless wins the first-ever Actually Good Tech Awards “for helping immigrants navigate a legal labyrinth”
Recent Boundless Press
New U.S. citizens can’t be sworn in because of the coronavirus—jeopardizing their chance to vote
A report by immigration startup Boundless reveals an estimated backlog of 700,000 citizenship applications, exacerbated by the pandemic.
May 22, 2020
Immigration System Slowdown Keeps Some Doctors From Coronavirus Front Lines
“You can imagine the confusion and terror that’s rippling through the immigrant community at this point,” said Doug Rand, a former Obama administration official and co-founder of the law firm Boundless Immigration.
March 27, 2020
Employers Band Together to Decry Trump Administration’s Proposed Immigration Rule Changes
The proposed draconian rules have been challenged in multiple federal courts, with those cases now on appeal in multiple jurisdictions around the country. Seattle-based Boundless Immigration spearheaded and organized the filing of the amicus brief, with major companies like Twitter, Microsoft and LinkedIn signing onto the pleadings.
January 17, 2020
Twitter, Microsoft, and other companies call for an end to Trump’s rule to keep out low-income immigrants
The document, which was filed by immigration technology company Boundless Immigration, argues that the bill could cause tens of billions in negative economic impact — far outweighing the savings President Donald Trump has estimated it would reduce in taxpayer dollar spending.
January 16, 2020
Boundless launches tool to help immigrants assess risk, as courts block rollout of new Trump policy
The criteria for making the determination of whether an immigrant is a “public charge” is complex — and that’s where Boundless comes in. The tool asks immigrants a series of questions and determines how likely they are to be denied residency based on their answers.
October 11, 2019
Trump signs proclamation restricting visas for uninsured
Immigrants applying for U.S. visas will be denied entry into the country unless they can prove they can afford health care, according to a proclamation signed Friday by President Donald Trump. Boundless Immigration co-founder Doug Rand calls this “as shameless as it is stunning.”
October 4, 2019
Wait Times for Citizenship Have Doubled in the Last Two Years
The New York Times draws on Boundless’ analysis of U.S. citizenship trends in its report on surging application processing times over the past 2 years
February 21, 2019
We must not close the door to new American citizens
In this op-ed, Boundless CEO and former business analyst Xiao Wang makes a data-driven case as to why the United States must “make U.S. citizenship easier, not harder.”
February 5, 2019
More than 13,000 immigrant visas denied based on ‘public charge’ determination (paywall)
POLITICO Pro cites Boundless’ analysis of the “Public Charge” rule’s impact on visa applications filed at U.S. consulates and embassies
February 27, 2019
Sweeping immigration changes proposed
In this video news story, Boundless co-founder and former White House immigration official Doug Rand gives a reality check on the “Public Charge” policy that stands to severely restrict immigration
December 15, 2018
These Flaws May Kill The Public Charge Rule
Forbes cites Boundless research on the damaging impact on married couples of the Department of Homeland Security’s proposed “Public Charge” rule
December 14, 2018
High-Skilled Immigrants Call Out The Trump Administration’s ‘Hypocrisy’
On NPR’s “Morning Edition” radio program, Boundless co-founder and immigration policy expert Doug Rand weighs in on the impact of immigration policies targeting H-1B visas, the H-4 work program, and the International Entrepreneur Rule that Rand helped to implement
September 24, 2018
Trump Plan to Bar Immigrants Tapping Public Aid Under Fire (1)
Bloomberg Law cites Boundless research and a letter signed by over 120 business leaders opposing the proposed “Public Charge” rule, an effort led by Boundless
December 11, 2018
The Trump Administration Is Driving Away Immigrant Entrepreneurs
Boundless President Doug Rand shares his perspective on the “extraordinarily difficult” visa options facing startup founders from other countries
June 7, 2018
Time for the farm bill endgame
POLITICO mentions Boundless’ analysis of the cost of the “Public Charge” rule proposed by the Department of Homeland Security
December 11, 2018
US immigrants stop using public benefits over fears of new Trump rule
Boundless co-founder and Obama White House immigration policy official Doug Rand comments on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s new “Public Charge” rule, calling it “a breathtakingly ambitious attempt to reshape the legal immigration system without an act of Congress”
September 27, 2018
Judge rejects citizenship question for 2020 U.S. census
Boundless co-founder and former White House immigration policy official Doug Rand expresses concern over the Trump administration’s attempt to add “citizenship” as a question in the next census
January 15, 2019
Trump’s Limits on Legal Immigration Could Hit Businesses Hard
Boundless co-founder and former White House immigration policy official Doug Rand calls out the “Public Charge” rule (proposed by the Department of Homeland Security) for what it is: “a catastrophe for the innovation economy if ever enacted”
December 10, 2018
Income test under Trump proposal places tougher hurdles for families to get green cards
NBC News cites Boundless’ analysis of the new “Public Charge” rule’s impact on U.S. immigration and quotes Boundless co-founder and immigration policy expert Doug Rand on the consequences of the rule’s proposed income test
October 10, 2018
Meet the Real Justice League: 10 Entrepreneurs Helping Average People Navigate the Legal System
“Founder Xiao Wang came to the U.S. from China at a young age and is using technology to simplify the process of filling out complex applications.”
June 27, 2018
A proposed ‘wealth test’ could favour immigrants who earn 250% above the poverty rate …
Business Insider Australia cites Boundless’ analysis of the potential impact of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s new “Public Charge” rule on couples seeking a marriage green card
October 12, 2018
Virtual wall grows as Trump border fight threatens shutdown
Boundless co-founder and former White House immigration official Doug Rand describes the methods used by the Trump administration to reshape the legal immigration system
December 21, 2018
Immigrants could be required to show credit scores if they want to stay in the U.S.
Boundless co-founder Doug Rand weighs in on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s proposed use of credit scores as a factor in evaluating immigration applications
September 27, 2018
Business Leaders Voice Concern About Trump Plan to Crack Down on Immigrants Using Public Benefits
The Wall Street Journal features a statement — signed by over 120 U.S. business leaders and spearheaded by Boundless — opposing the Department of Homeland Security’s proposed “Public Charge” rule
December 6, 2018
Changes in USCIS applications (Original Spanish headline: Cambios en aplicaciones con USCIS)
Boundless co-founder and CEO Xiao Wang, along with Customer Success Advocate Joel Alcaraz, talks to Univision Seattle about how the company stays ahead of important changes to the U.S. immigration system
September 7, 2018
Immigrant from China Builds Business in Seattle to Aid Other Immigrants with Naturalization
New American Economy talks to Boundless co-founder and CEO Xiao Wang about his immigrant background and why he chose Seattle as the launching pad for his immigration-focused startup
August 29, 2018
Boundless Helps Clients Navigate the Complex U.S. Immigration System while Saving them Thousands of Dollars
“Boundless is a modern immigration company that combines technology and information to make the spousal visa and naturalization processes cheaper and easier than ever before.”
August 20, 2019
Trump proposal to kill foreign entrepreneur program hits startups
“Alex Modon knew the difficulties of getting a tech startup off the ground, but there was one complication he wasn’t prepared for: the U.S. immigration policy under President Trump.”
April 16, 2018
Need to move your immigration status along? Where you live could speed or slow the process
“Where you apply for a green card or to seek citizenship can make a big difference in how long you will wait for your papers to be processed.”
April 12, 2018
With work permits in limbo, spouses of H-1B visa holders worry they’ll lose jobs
“Spouses of tech workers with H-1B visas can work in the U.S. with special work permits. But they are now in limbo since the Trump administration indicated it plans to end the work-authorization program this year.”
February 17, 2018