The NCAA recently paved the way for collegiate athletes to monetize their names, images, and likenesses. But while American college athletes sign lucrative “NIL” (name, image, and likeness) deals, American immigration laws prevent their international counterparts from doing the same.
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Immigration Weekly Round-Up: House Spending Bill Includes Aid to Immigrants; Afghans Fleeing Violence Continue to Wait for U.S. Visas; Immigration a Tough Topic Between U.S., Mexico at D.C. Summit
House Passes Spending Bill with $1 Billion Dedicated to Immigration
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a nearly $2 trillion spending bill that includes $1 billion dedicated to several measures that would address visa and employment authorization backlogs, as…
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DOJ Announces Settlement of Immigration-Related Discrimination Claims
The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) recently announced it has reached an agreement with a Texas-based company to settle immigration-related discrimination claims. Resolving allegations that the company failed to consider U.S. workers for certain positions and instead favored workers on…
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Labor Shortage Continues to Affect the Pennsylvania Mushroom Industry: Are American Immigration Laws to Blame?
A recent Insider report highlighted the continued difficulties of the Pennsylvanian mushroom industry to find workers amidst the labor shortage affecting businesses across the United States. It appears that restrictive immigration laws may be to blame.
Mushroom Industry in Pennsylvania…
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Immigration Weekly Round-Up: Borders Reopen to Millions of Travelers; Employment Authorization Expanded for Spouses of Certain Visa Holders
U.S. Borders Finally Reopen to Foreign Travelers
This week, after 20 months of travel restrictions, the U.S. reopened its borders to millions of travelers around the world, resulting in emotional scenes at airports across the country as family members embraced…
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Recent Settlements Highlight Government Enforcement of Laws Against Immigration-Related Discrimination
The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently announced major settlements in three separate immigration-related discrimination lawsuits involving U.S. companies. Although the specific allegations differ, these announcements underscore the need for U.S. companies to carefully implement…
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Proposed Immigrant Detention Center Draws Local Ire and Legal Challenges
In Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, an agreement to open a new immigrant detention facility has drawn backlash from the local community, prompting a lawsuit by the Pennsylvania ACLU. If the facility opens, it will be the largest immigrant detention center…
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Immigration Weekly Round-Up: New Visa Fees Proposed in Congress; Democrats Weigh Social Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants
Proposed Increases to Visa Fees for High Skilled Worker and Other Benefits
Amendments to a House of Representatives reconciliation bill that have been made public are proposing additional fees for visa petitions for high skilled immigrant workers. If approved, these…
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Are U.S. Immigration Laws Causing International Students to Enroll Elsewhere?
According to recent studies, fewer international students are enrolling in U.S. colleges and universities. These studies highlight growing concerns about the economic consequences of stricter immigration policies in the United States.
Downward Trends in Enrollment of International Students
A recent …
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Biden Administration to Open New For-Profit Immigrant Detention Center in Pennsylvania
After Pennsylvania’s York County prison dissolved its contract with Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) in August, it was announced that a new immigration detention center will be opened in Clearfield County. The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners approved and signed…
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