Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Prince Harry’s Deportation Scandal Explained
Everyone is supposed to get a fair shot at becoming a US citizen – whether you’re a Mexican migrant or a British prince. Prince Harry’s recent issues with the USCIS highlights this fair approach, as even the most prestigious members of our society may face deportation under certain conditions. But could Prince Harry really… Read More »
Florida’s New Immigration Laws Explained
While many people focus on federal immigration law, one has to remember that individual states also have the ability to influence this area and affect the lives of immigrants in very real ways. Florida has shown this in recent weeks with various actions taken by Governor DeSantis. The question is simple: How might these… Read More »
Can You Emigrate to the United States as a Farm Worker?
The United States has a well-known shortage of farm workers, and shrewd immigrants can take advantage of this. If you’re wondering whether it might be easier to emigrate to the United States to fill this in-demand job, you might be pleasantly surprised to learn how seamless the process can be. In fact, the United… Read More »
Biden Makes it Easier for Central Americans to Enter the US: But Will They Pass the New English Test?
In many cases, the United States makes it easier for some immigrants to enter the United States while making it more difficult in other respects. A new program from the Biden administration would theoretically make it easier for Central Americans to come into the nation legally, but a simultaneous change to the mandated English… Read More »
Title 42 Expired: Now What?
For months, headlines have focused on Title 42 and its rapidly-approaching expiry. But that day has come and gone… So now what? Within days, we have seen some very notable changes to the US immigration system. If you’re planning on moving to the United States, you should keep a close eye on these developments… Read More »
Biden Works on Strengthening the Northern and Southern Borders
All eyes are on the Biden administration after the expiry of Title 42 and a growing migration crisis. The government has taken new actions regarding both the northern and southern borders, and these initiatives point to a tougher stance than many thought Biden was capable of. Meanwhile a group of bipartisan lawmakers are trying… Read More »
What Is Birthright Citizenship?
There are many ways to become a citizen of the United States. Perhaps the most obvious way is to go through the “naturalization process,” which involves the first step of becoming a permanent resident. Another option is to marry a US citizen. But perhaps the easiest way to become a citizen of the United… Read More »
Can Past Drug Use Affect US Immigration?
About 22 million Americans have successfully overcome a substance abuse issue. There is nothing stopping you from becoming a productive member of society if you have struggled with drug addiction in the past. But could your past drug use affect your chances of immigrating to the United States? This is a question that many… Read More »
US Military Offers Path To Citizenship In Bid To Boost Recruiting
It’s no secret that the US military is falling behind on its recruitment goals. Most branches are not meeting these goals, and this is becoming an increasingly worrying problem given the current state of global affairs. In a bid to push these recruitment numbers higher, many US military branches are offering an expedited route… Read More »
What You Need To Know About The New USA-Canada Border Deal
There is so much focus on the southern border that many people forget all about the northern border. But our border with Canada is starting to play an increasingly central role in the immigration debate – and it doesn’t take a genius to figure out why. The border is the longest shared international border… Read More »
