On June 22, 2020, President Trump signed a proclamation restricting the admission of foreign nationals in various nonimmigrant categories, including H1B, L-1 and H2B. This executive order has since been criticized by Silicon Valley executives, U.S. professors, and a slew of other individuals and organizations...
It is safe to assume most legislators and policymakers worldwide never thought they would be navigating the politics of a pandemic. But when COVID-19 began its devastation, state governors across the United States found themselves forcing nonessential businesses to close and enforcing lockdown policies to...
The United States has long been a destination for foreign nationals seeking to improve their quality of life. Drawn by competitive salaries and corporations boasting revenues in the billions, these aspiring immigrants seek out American employment options in droves. After building rapport with their employers,...
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a time set aside to honor the immense contributions this community has made to the nation's history. As part of an effort to recognize the complex challenges and achievements of what is now the fastest growing ethnic group...
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to ravage the nation, Americans are grappling with a grim consequence of the mass business closures intended to halt the spread of the virus: rampant unemployment. Last month, over 20 million people lost their jobs, triggering a double-digit unemployment rate...
From the time of this nation's birth, immigrants have crossed to American's shores in pursuit of new lives built with hard work, determination, and ingenuity. Their immense contributions are part of the very fabric of this country. To celebrate the incredible talent and diversity that...
As the COVID-19 crisis continues to wreak havoc on our nation, it has become devastatingly clear that the virus is ravaging some historically underprivileged demographics with extreme ferocity. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) suggests that AfricanAmerican and Hispanic people comprise a...
As attacks on immigration have become a signature element of the Trump Administration, it is easy to forget that the monumental hurdles faced by the immigrant community didn't begin with his inauguration. Immigrants have long been targets of racist and xenophobic rhetoric and legislation. One...
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the globe, the United States recently reached an unfortunate milestone - it is now the major worldwide epicenter for confirmed cases of the deadly respiratory virus. As of this week, some 800,000 people in the U.S. have been...
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the country, most Americans are now under orders from their state and local authorities to shelter in place and leave home only for essential services. These unprecedented measures are intended to limit face-to-face contact with people who may...
