The U.S. House of Representatives passed the $1.75 trillion "Build Back Better" budget reconciliation bill, 220-213, on November 19, 2021. Although it doesn't include a direct path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants as some had hoped, it would provide for up...
Topic: Miller Mayer Memo
Miller Mayer Memo: Immigration Legislation: Landscape and Outlook
The continuing resolution signed into law that keeps the federal government open until December 3, 2021, included several immigration-related provisions, and other immigration provisions are under consideration. Legislative efforts have achieved mixed results in an...
Miller Mayer Memo- Not a Moment Too Soon: Relief Comes for Hong Kongers Living in the United States
Thousands of Hong Kongers, including students and others, who are living in the United States can remain for up to 18 months, thanks to the Biden administration's authorization of deferred enforced departure (DED) in response to anti-democracy crackdowns in Hong Kong....
What’s Next on DACA?
By Stephen Yale-Loehr* On July 16, 2021, Texas federal district Judge Andrew Hanen ruled that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) violated the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) when it created the deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) program in...
Miller Mayer Memo: EB-5 Developments: Regional Center Program Expires; Behring Decision Vacates Final Rule Raising Minimum Investment
In new developments, EB-5 stakeholders are concerned that Congress allowed the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Center Program to expire on June 30, 2021. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued related guidance. Also, a new decision in the Behring...
Miller Mayer Memo: International Entrepreneurs: Latest Developments, Options
Highlights of exciting recent developments and options for international entrepreneurs are summarized below. DHS Reinvigorates International Entrepreneur Parole Program On May 10, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security withdrew a 2018 proposed rule that would have...
Miller Mayer Memo: EB-5 Developments: New Bill in Senate Would Extend Program, Protect Investors; Mayorkas Ratifies 2019 Rule
The EB-5 program allows foreign investors to invest in projects in the United States and receive green cards (permanent residence) in return. The idea is to encourage investment and job creation in the United States. Since 1990 when the EB-5 program was established,...
Miller Mayer Migration Memo: H-1B Developments: Where Things Stand
A lot has happened on the H-1B front in recent months. Developments include late-breaking Trump administration redefinitions of the employer-employee relationship and "specialty occupation," new guidance on H-1B filing and compliance requirements, and rules...
Miller Mayer Memo: The Outlook for Business Immigration in 2021 and Beyond
It's no secret that the Trump administration has done everything in its power to limit immigration, both temporary and permanent. In many cases, the courts have curtailed the most drastic aspects of the administration's efforts. What does President-elect Biden say he...
Miller Mayer Memo: Chinese Immigrants Especially Affected by New Crackdown on Communist Party Membership
A new crackdown on membership in, or affiliation with, the Communist Party will have an outsized impact on Chinese intending immigrants, since Communist Party membership is required for most Chinese wishing to advance their careers. On October 2, 2020, U.S....
