Employers in the U.S. are struggling to fill roughly 11 million open jobs. The pandemic gets most of the blame, but there’s a related factor that gets less attention. Fewer immigrants are coming to fill those jobs — particularly in some key industries that keep the economy moving. https://www.npr.org/2021/12/22/1063104262/immigrant-workers-us-economy-key-jobs
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The reform provision sought to include work permits for immigrants who have been in the U.S. since before 2011 and make available unused family-based or employment-based visas, as well as reduce immigration backlogs, among other efforts. Source: https://www.npr.org/2021/12/16/1061030363/senate-parliamentarian-rejects-immigration-reform-in-democrats-spending-bill
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It’s great that you have an estate plan in place, but it is crucial to review it periodically to make sure it still fits your needs and goals. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/07/its-essential-to-review-your-will-or-estate-plan-every-few-years.html
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A judge had ordered the Biden administration to restart the Trump-era program, but doing so required cooperation from Mexico, which had been reluctant. Source:
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The bill passed by the House would grant provisional work permits to about 6.5 million undocumented people, but it is unclear if the policy will comply with the Senate’s budget rules. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/paid-leave-immigration-what-s-likely-change-senate-weighs-build-n1284270
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Major life events are an important time to review and revise your estate plan. The loss of a spouse is no exception. Source: https://www.wealthmanagement.com/estate-planning/four-tips-helping-widows-and-widowers-navigate-estate-planning
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The settlement, reached in a lawsuit brought by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) on behalf of immigrant spouses in August, will help thousands of immigrants in relationships with H-1B and L-1 visa holders Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/581007-biden-administration-settles-with-spouses-of-immigrant-visa-holders
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Domestic violence incidents have been a symptom of the pandemic’s strain on families. Source: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2021/10/25/amber-alerts-surge-wisconsin-some-linked-domestic-violence-major-harris-milwaukee-police/6133066001/
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“Employment-based immigration advocates say a hoped-for measure to address massive green card backlogs as part of a must-pass congressional spending bill would do nothing to address wait times for foreign workers or their families.” Source: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/green-card-job-queue-gets-cold-shoulder-in-bill-aiding-families
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Divorce and other life milestones are an opportunity to reevaluate your estate planning goals. Source: https://money.com/change-estate-plan-divorce-will/
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