A federal appeals court in the US state of Virginia has set the stage for a hearing to review the constitutionality of tough new immigration measures in the REAL ID Act. The REAL ID Act would make the nation's drivers' licenses the same from state to state, and deny drivers' licenses to illegal immigrants.
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Many of Australia's best and brightest workers are considering a move to the US after the introduction of 10,500 US visas for skilled Australian workers.Headhunters from major American companies are also expected to seek out Australia's top university students, inviting them as soon as they finish their studies.
After pushing to increase the number of H-1B guest worker visas available this year, US employers have not been rushing to use them.
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on 23 May said it has received petitions for only 6,400 of the 20,000 new visas approved by Congress late last year.
Under pressure from Congress to quickly expand the number of foreign workers allowed in the United States, federal immigration officials will begin accepting H2B visa applications for returning seasonal workers on 25 May. Some approvals could take up to 90 days, creating problems for parts of the summer tourism industry.To avoid the delay, business owners -- from Cape Cod restaurateurs to Maryland crabbers -- said they will probably pay a $1,000 fee per worker for expedited reviews, so they can get approvals in about two weeks.
The US government announced 16 May that valid V-2 and V-3 status holders will no longer "age out" of V-2 or V-3 status. US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will now approve extension of status applications for children of lawful permanent residents who are 21 years old or older with V-2 or V-3 status, as long as they meet all the other requirements for extension of status.
Previously, the child of an immigrant was only eligible to hold V-2 or V-3 status in the US until s/he turned 21.
The US government has offered a "road map," or a set of instructions, on how Eastern European countries can gain visa-free travel to the US, like their Western European counterparts.