Immigration News Weekly

June 19 - 25

12 Alternatives For Immigrants Blocked By Trump’s Proclamation
Forbes | Andy Semotiuk | June 26
“If you were planning to apply for one of the H-1B, H-2B, H4, L-1, or J-1 visas that President Trump just cancelled for the rest of this year, you are one of several hundred thousand people impacted by his decision. There is talk of even further restrictions coming...The question is: What other options do you have for coming to the United States or alternatives? Much depends on the visa being denied and your circumstances.”

U.S. Supreme Court Bolsters Trump’s Power Over Rapid Deportation
Reuters | Lawrence Hurley, Andrew Chung | June 25
“The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday enhanced the ability of President Donald Trump’s administration to quickly deport illegal immigrants including asylum seekers with limited judicial review, handing him a victory in a case involving one of his signature issues in an election year. The justices ruled in favor of the administration in its appeal of a lower court ruling that a Sri Lankan farmer named Vijayakumar Thuraissigiam had a right to have a judge review the government’s handling of his asylum bid. The ruling, written by conservative Justice Samuel Alito, found that limiting judicial scrutiny in this rapid deportation case, known as expedited removal, did not violate key safeguards of individual liberty in the U.S. Constitution.”

US Immigration Agency Prepares to Furlough More than Half of Its Workforce
CNN | Priscilla Alvarez | June 24
The federal agency charged with granting immigration benefits, processing visa applications and approving citizenship is preparing to furlough more than half of its workforce unless Congress provides additional funding, according to a spokesperson.  US Citizenship and Immigration Services notified Congress of its projected budget shortfall last month. While conversations with the Hill are ongoing, according to the agency's statement, preparation is underway for furloughs. Approximately 13,400 employees will be notified whether they'll be furloughed beginning August 3, an agency spokesperson said. 

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