Immigration Blog

Alexander J. Segal's picture

2016 Presidential Candidate Profile: Ted Cruz

I have concerns with Senator Cruz’s electability in a general election. Nevertheless, Senator Cruz is the most conservative candidate in the field, one of the most outspoken defenders of Israel, and very intelligent and qualified. I believe that he would be an effective President if elected, and that he is worthy of strong consideration in the primary.

Alexander J. Segal's picture

2016 Presidential Candidate Profile: Donald Trump

I appreciate greatly being able to freely vote for my representatives every election day. Unlike Donald Trump, I do not miss voting. Because of this, I ask my fellow Republicans to please – please – stop supporting damaging the Republican Party by supporting him in the polls.

Alexander J. Segal's picture

2016 Presidential Candidate Profile: Marco Rubio

Senator Rubio is my second choice from the strong Republican field, and I believe he is our best prospect for winning the White House in 2016. Please read to learn more about why I think he deserves your strong consideration if you are able to vote in your state’s Republican primary or caucus.

Alexander J. Segal's picture

USCIS Releases Form I-918 Statistics

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently released Form I-918, Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status statistics from fiscal year (FY) 2009 to 2015.

Alexander J. Segal's picture

USCIS Releases Form I-829 Statistics

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released statistics for Form I-829 (Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions) adjudications from fiscal year (FY) 2008 to 2015.

Alexander J. Segal's picture

Government asks Supreme Court to Uphold DAPA and Vacate Fifth Circuit Injunction

I posted a blog a couple of weeks ago about the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit’s decision to uphold a preliminary injunction against the imposition of the Deferred Action for Parents and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) Program. Unsurprisingly, the federal government filed a petition for a writ of certiorari (cert) with the United States Supreme Court, asking the Supreme Court to vacate the preliminary injunction and uphold its authority to implement DAPA.

Alexander J. Segal's picture

Update on EB5 Regional Center Program Reauthorization Debate

Since I last wrote about the impending expiration date of the EB5 regional investors program, there have been some interesting developments in the congress over the questions presented. I will review these developments in this blog post.

Alexander J. Segal's picture

USCIS Releases Form I-129 Statistics (for L1B Petitions)

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released statistics for the number of Form I-129 petitions for L1B intracompany transferees in fiscal year (FY) 2015.

Alexander J. Segal's picture

USCIS Releases Form I-914 Statistics

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently released Form I-914, Petition for T Nonimmigrant Status statistics from fiscal year (FY) 2008 to 2015.

Alexander J. Segal's picture

USCIS Releases Updating Processing Time Statistics for EB5 Forms

On November 17, 2015, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released updated processing times for three forms associated with the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program.

Pages