By Laura Góes and Louanni Cesário 2020 was undoubtedly one of the most challenging years when it comes to immigration. With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic and the everchanging worldwide scenario, new policies and proclamations were put in practice […]
By Louanni Cesario and Juliana Dias On January 20, 2021, the United States will welcome its 46th president, Joseph (“Joe”) Biden, and with that, a new proposed immigration policy. During his campaign, Biden proclaimed that “Immigration is essential to who […]
With the Coronavirus pandemic, many citizens of other countries have remained stuck on US soil for long periods of time due to the flight restrictions and closing of some borders. However, these travel restrictions could result in an individual becoming […]
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for managing the U.S. Exchange Visitor Program for health research and clinical care. This program accepts waiver requests from the two-year foreign residency requirement in cases of: Research carried out in an area […]
Recent efforts to end the OPT program have been discussed in the media since last year. Actions promoted by entities and congress people contrary to the existence of the program worry foreign students throughout the country. The Optional Practical Training […]