by Fran Metz | Feb 7, 2026 | Economics, Immigration Law & Policy, Immigration to the US
Over the past year, while Americans have been focused on inflation at the grocery store and mortgage rates that won’t budge, a different economic shift has been unfolding with almost no public attention: The United States experienced negative net migration for the... 
by Fran Metz | Jun 16, 2025 | Immigration to the US, Trump
In the performative theater of modern U.S. immigration policy, few figures have shouted louder about “illegals,” “chain migration,” and “undesirables” than Donald Trump, Stephen Miller, Tom Homan, Mark Rubio, and Kristi Noem. They’ve authored or supported some of the... 
by Matt Hirsch | Jan 30, 2024 | Immigration to the US, USCIS
USCIS is introducing amendments to the H-1B registration selection process, aiming to enhance transparency, fairness, and integrity. This comprehensive rule, codified as part of 8 CFR 214.2(h), introduces a beneficiary-centric selection process, provides flexibility... 
by Thomas Griffin | Dec 2, 2023 | immigration & culture, Immigration History, Immigration to the US
Nestled on the rugged coast of the Atlantic, Portland, Maine, is a city with a rich and diverse history shaped by waves of immigration. From its early days as a bustling seaport to its current status as a vibrant cultural hub, Portland has been a welcoming home for... 
by Matt Hirsch | Nov 21, 2023 | Immigration to the US, Students
On November 20, 2023, the U.S. Department of State, in collaboration with the Institute of International Education, released the Open Doors Report. The Open Doors report confirms that, in the 2022-23 academic year, the U.S. was once again the top destination for... 
by Matt Hirsch | Oct 31, 2023 | Immigration law policy and updates, Immigration Reform, Immigration to the US, White House Executive Order
On September 30, 2023, the White House released an Executive Order (EO) aimed at ensuring that the United States remains at the vanguard of discovery in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a long list of other critical and emerging technologies. The initiative is...