H-1B renewal pilot program excludes dependents
The State Department upcoming pilot program allow H-1B holders to renew their visa in the United States exclude dependents.
The move has raised concerns among people with families in the United States, prompting trade 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 run to resurrect bipartisan border negotiations after Sen. Chris Murphy warned of significant impasse, jeopardizing President Biden’s $106 billion national security spending, which includes funding for Ukraine.
Talks have stalled because of Republican demands on border policies, and with Majority Leader Chuck Schumer hoping for a Senate vote soon, negotiators are scrambling to salvage the deal.
Green card backlog for abused immigrant youth doubled
The backlog of abused or abandoned young immigrants seeking green cards has worsened. more than doubled Over the past two years, more than 100,000 people with “special immigrant minor” status are awaiting legal residency, according to a new report.
The backlog, up from nearly 45,000 in 2021, highlights gaps in protections for vulnerable immigrant children who, despite having special status, face uncertainty due to extended waiting periods for green card applications.
Biden administration to impose visa bans on extremist Israeli settlers
The Biden administration informed Israel of looming visa bans on extremist Israeli settlers involved in violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.
During a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed the United States’ intention to take action against individuals contributing to the rise in violence, particularly in the context of the expansion of Jewish settlements and the long-standing impasse in restoring peace in the region.