Trump Administration Prohibits SBA Loans to Noncitizens

For years, Small Business Administration (SBA)-backed small business loans were available to borrowers that were at least 51% owned by U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and/or U.S. legal permanent residents (LPRs also known as “green card” holders).  The Trump Administration has now extended the scope of its efforts to tighten immigration-related policies and rules to qualifications …

Rising Scrutiny in Employment-Based Visas: What Employers Must Prepare For

In today’s competitive global talent environment, employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant visa categories remain essential tools for U.S. employers trying to attract, transfer, or retain high-skilled professionals. Recent trends show that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has adopted a significantly more stringent approach to adjudicating related petitions. USCIS has recently made several changes that are …