From COVID-19 vaccine rollout and economic response to immigration and infrastructure, the Biden administration is setting the pace for the next four years
The first 100 days in office is a benchmark for presidents that has been closely monitored and scrutinized within the modern era. For the leader of the United States, it’s a chance to capitalize on the momentum they earned on the campaign trail, and to set the pace for fulfilling their agenda.
These first couple of months are an opportunity to show the country, and the world, that they walk the walk. Campaign promises are filled with ambition, but a president’s ability to follow through and deliver their vision to citizens and residents is crucial in defining their legislative and…
Governments are working on programs to require proof of vaccination in order for people to participate in social events and travel
After over a year of lockdowns, working from home, travel restrictions, and more, there’s no question that people are itching to dust off their passports and make travel plans to catch up on lost time. Sports fans are curious about when in-person spectating will be allowed.
Concertgoers are ready to hit Coachella in the desert. Foodies are eager to hit their favorite food festivals. All in all, humans are social creatures, and a year-long drought of person-to-person interaction has people looking to the other side of the finish line.
As vaccine rollout in the U.S. continues, and more and more…
The Biden Administration continues its overhaul of the U.S. immigration system in the latest Presidential Proclamation
On February 24th President Biden officially revoked Presidential Proclamation 10014, a previous Trump-era ban on certain types of family and diversity-based visa types and programs. Proclamation #10014, enacted in April 2020, officially blocked green card applicants currently outside of the United States from applying for these visa types, as well as certain temporary foreign workers.
These restrictions blocked numerous types of people from applying at U.S. embassies and consulates, including:
- Spouses and children of green cardholders
- Parents of US citizens
- Brothers and sisters of American citizens
- Sons and daughters (over age 21) of US citizens
- Sons and daughters (over 21)…
An additional $1,400 relief check will make a massive difference, but pails in comparison to what is needed for economic recovery
This next month marks one year in major coronavirus quarantine procedures in the United States. While most Americans are used to the change of pace in their routines, the country desperately needs another round of stimulus relief checks to offset the numerous sacrifices made.
There have only been two rounds of stimulus checks to date. The Trump administration set the first wave of relief checks, an amount of $1,200, out in April 2020. It then followed this with another round of $600 checks towards the end of 2020. …
The Biden Administration Reverses the Trump Era Muslim Ban on the First Day in Office
The first days of the Trump administration were defined by the panic and confusion felt on the ground at US airports.
After signing Executive Order 13769, also known as the first “Muslim Ban” — the Trump administration started restricting travelers from seven Muslim majority countries. President Trump and his administration strained the livelihoods of countless travelers and families.
Videos of travelers and protestors from US airports flooded the internet. Confusion ensued, and miscommunication from administration and airport officials led to a period of heartbreak and heartache. …
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Obtaining Maltese Citizenship through Investment
Imagine: You’re clocking out for a long weekend from the comfort of your home office. You enable your away message, shut down your computer, and take a look outside your window for inspiration for the weekend fun to come.
A trip to a secluded beach you have been meaning to visit? Maybe a reservation at the hip restaurant just around the corner from your friends' place? You could also plan a morning stroll through town to check out the gorgeous historical Roman Catholic architecture. And in the afternoon — a scuba diving session with friends.
To think that you could…
President Biden signs 17 executive orders on the first day in office, with several more expected in the coming days and weeks
The first day of the new Biden administration came with plenty of newsworthy executive orders, policy and legislative goals, and confirmations.
True to his word, the newly inaugurated President Joe Biden hit the ground running last week by kicking off a number of legislative plans . New executive orders and legislative plans touch on campaign promises Biden and his team focused on during the election and transition cycle.
It is common for new Presidents to immediately begin following through on their mandate in the first 100 days in office. Historically, Presidents use momentum from the preceding election to kickstart their…
An in-depth analysis of possible future immigration policy changes under the Biden administration
The shape of U.S. immigration policy is constantly in flux. Policies change with the priorities of those who are responsible for shaping them. Given the last four years of changes we’ve seen under the Trump administration, there’s no doubt that we’re bound to see even more changes as President-Elect Joe Biden takes office.
From 2016 to 2019 the number of visas issued decreased by about 17%, a significant number and a reflection of the Trump administration’s goals in limiting legal immigration, and a trend that will likely wane as the Biden administration introduces new goals and policies.
Biden has been…
An Easy Guide to work in the U.S. as a Social Media Influencer
The social media boom of the past decade has paved the way for a number of new changes within the marketing and media landscapes. Brands and companies have found exciting new dependable methods for reaching audiences and markets around the world online.
The algorithm has made it easier to strategize new opportunities in reaching these customers, while social media itself has continued to unite like-minded people across borders.
This change has additionally helped establish social media influencers as a go-to asset for brands and companies. …
Updating 30-year old immigration policy is necessary for entrepreneurial growth
A billion-dollar Chinese tech company has approached my law firm about immigrating to the United States to develop a revolutionary idea that may transform our approach to the human experience in the 21st century.
International entrepreneurs still believe that the U.S. is the ideal place for scaling, developing, and growing their ideas, despite the current administration’s efforts in curbing legal immigration, and an increasingly polarized national immigration debate.
The Trump administration’s goals of limiting legal immigration have created a ripple effect across industries, with whole fields experiencing job shortages, international (and even American) professionals considering new, friendlier destinations to take…
Lorraine D'Alessio
CEO of LA based D’Alessio Law Group, award winning immigration expert, former Ford model, proud Canadian, author of Going Global: Investing in U.S. Immigration
