A reminder that employers must use the July 17, 2017 version of Form I-9. Find the form here.
Timothy R. Bakken
Founder
News
Decline in tourism to U.S. since Trump took office /
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, nearly 700,000 fewer tourists came to the U.S. in the first three months of 2017 as compared to the same period in 2016. This decline resulted in an approximate economic loss to the U.S. of $2.7 billion. While this loss of interest in visiting the U.S. may be based on multiple factors, it’s hard to ignore that it coincides with Trump’s anti-immigrant polices, rhetoric, and polls that show fewer people around the world have a favorable view of the U.S. since Trump took office.
Timothy R. Bakken
Founder
Countering DACA Myths /
Save DACA! DACA does not threaten U.S. citizens’ jobs, does not grant citizenship or lawful permanent resident status, and ending DACA will expose Dreamers and their families to deportation. The New York Times explains why common critiques of DACA are misleading here.
Timothy R. Bakken
Founder
Trump Kills DACA /
Trump, through his Attorney General, announced today that DACA will be rescinded in 6 months. Now is the time to contact your congressional representatives to urge them to do the right thing and pass comprehensive immigration reform or, at the very least, protect Dreamers! Read more about what happened here.
Timothy R. Bakken
Founder
DACA Is an Economic Boon /
According to a new economic study, the end of DACA would mean $460 billion in lost GDP, not to mention the bureaucratic and legal mess required to try and deport more than 700,000 young people. DACA recipients, or “Dreamers”, have used this program to better themselves (91% of DACA recipients are employed), our communities, and our country.
Timothy R. Bakken
Founder
Democrats and Republicans want to keep DACA! /
Trump continues to pander to his small, xenophobic base and is seriously considering ending DACA. Crazy, but true.
Timothy R. Bakken
Founder