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US to welcome Ukraine refugees but no longer through Mexico
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is making it easier for refugees fleeing Russia’s war on Ukraine to come to the United States from Europe while trying to shut down an informal route through northern Mexico that has emerged in recent we...WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is making it easier for refugees fleeing Russia’s war on Ukraine to come to the United States from Europe while trying to shut down an informal route through northern Mexico that has emerged in recent we... -
Biden sets up new path to US but will stop waiving rules for Ukrainians at Mexican border
The U.S. is launching a new program to allow Ukrainians fleeing the war with Russia to enter the U.S., but will no longer waive immigration requirements for Ukrainians seeking to enter the country …The U.S. is launching a new program to allow Ukrainians fleeing the war with Russia to enter the U.S., but will no longer waive immigration requirements for Ukrainians seeking to enter the country … -
Supreme Court weighs policy for migrants to wait in Mexico
TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — When a woman gashed her leg in mountains inhabited by snakes and scorpions, she told Joel Úbeda to take her 5-year-old daughter. Úbeda refused to let the mother die, despite the advice of their smuggler and another migrant ...TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — When a woman gashed her leg in mountains inhabited by snakes and scorpions, she told Joel Úbeda to take her 5-year-old daughter. Úbeda refused to let the mother die, despite the advice of their smuggler and another migrant ... -
Many immigrants can now work legally in the U.S. for longer periods thanks to this new rule
One of the most sought-after immigration documents in the United States is the Employment Authorization Document (EAD), popularly known as a work permit, allowing non citizens to show prospective employers that they are allowed to work in the country...One of the most sought-after immigration documents in the United States is the Employment Authorization Document (EAD), popularly known as a work permit, allowing non citizens to show prospective employers that they are allowed to work in the country... -
Announcement of Processing Posts for Visa Applicants from Ukraine
The U.S. Mission to Ukraine is not currently offering visa services. Beginning immediately, Ukrainian immigrant visas (IVs) other than adoption cases will be processed at Consulate General Frankfurt, including Diversity Visa (DV) and Fianc(é)e (K-...The U.S. Mission to Ukraine is not currently offering visa services. Beginning immediately, Ukrainian immigrant visas (IVs) other than adoption cases will be processed at Consulate General Frankfurt, including Diversity Visa (DV) and Fianc(é)e (K-... -
Talent Hungry Employers Offer Workers Help With Naturalization
Amazon.com Inc. is at the forefront of a push to help workers obtain citizenship and other immigration benefits, an effort to attract and retain talent as government officials and business groups alike see immigrants as key to meeting US labor needs.Amazon.com Inc. is at the forefront of a push to help workers obtain citizenship and other immigration benefits, an effort to attract and retain talent as government officials and business groups alike see immigrants as key to meeting US labor needs. -
Google exec: Resolving green card backlog absolutely critical to maintaining US tech leadership
prolonged backlog in processing green cards is threatening to dethrone the US standing atop the global competition for tech talent, according to one Google Executive. The processing delays stem in part from restrictions and staffing shortages brough...prolonged backlog in processing green cards is threatening to dethrone the US standing atop the global competition for tech talent, according to one Google Executive. The processing delays stem in part from restrictions and staffing shortages brough... -
Vast majority of Afghans turned away by U.S. entry program
The Biden administration has denied roughly 85 percent of the applications it has processed from Afghans seeking to come to the U.S. through a program that allows for temporarily waiving immigratio…The Biden administration has denied roughly 85 percent of the applications it has processed from Afghans seeking to come to the U.S. through a program that allows for temporarily waiving immigratio… -
Can a felon get a passport? It depends.
Applicants who have already served their time for a felony are eligible for a passport, but they can still get denied depending on the charge.Applicants who have already served their time for a felony are eligible for a passport, but they can still get denied depending on the charge. -
RNC launches program to help immigrants prepare for naturalization test
The Republican National Committee (RNC) on Thursday announced it was launching an initiative that aims to help immigrants prepare for the naturalization test. The effort, called the Republican Civi…The Republican National Committee (RNC) on Thursday announced it was launching an initiative that aims to help immigrants prepare for the naturalization test. The effort, called the Republican Civi… -
I'm alone: These asylum seekers find themselves on the street as they await immigration hearings
"With all sincerity, I said that I had no relatives here and that I had nowhere to go,” said Venezuelan asylum seeker Adri Fernández. He trusts his American dream, which is to "work and lift your back.""With all sincerity, I said that I had no relatives here and that I had nowhere to go,” said Venezuelan asylum seeker Adri Fernández. He trusts his American dream, which is to "work and lift your back." -
N.Y. Judge Denies Bid by Immigrants for Relief During DACA Fight
A New York judge refused a request by immigrants brought to the US as children to order the US to resume accepting applications to an Obama-era program that prevents their deportation while several other states mount legal challenges to dismantle the...A New York judge refused a request by immigrants brought to the US as children to order the US to resume accepting applications to an Obama-era program that prevents their deportation while several other states mount legal challenges to dismantle the... -
A new model to help refugees built for Afghans, adapts to support Ukrainians
Since July, Dmitry Vorobiova, 39, his partner Olena, 36, and their dog have been living with 64-year-old Michael Glover, a software engineer who had extra space in his six-bedroom house after his wife passed away.Since July, Dmitry Vorobiova, 39, his partner Olena, 36, and their dog have been living with 64-year-old Michael Glover, a software engineer who had extra space in his six-bedroom house after his wife passed away. -
A year after fall of Kabul, Afghan evacuees face uncertainty in US
Congress hasn’t acted on legislative proposals to provide permanent protections for roughly 76,000 Afghans in the U.S., who still face deportation back to Afghanistan.Congress hasn’t acted on legislative proposals to provide permanent protections for roughly 76,000 Afghans in the U.S., who still face deportation back to Afghanistan. -
Visa Bottlenecks Are Creating Headaches for Employers, Workers
As the US immigration system recovers from the pandemic, the return to normal has been particularly slow for companies with workers and executives on temporary visas, with no silver bullet solution in sight.As the US immigration system recovers from the pandemic, the return to normal has been particularly slow for companies with workers and executives on temporary visas, with no silver bullet solution in sight. -
Dining with a purpose: Restaurant serving refugees' recipes helps immigrants start new lives in the US - CN...
Meymuna Hussein-Cattan's restaurant, Flavors From Afar, features new dishes every month developed by a refugee chef. It funds her nonprofit, the Tiyya Foundation, which helps immigrants in her community thrive.Meymuna Hussein-Cattan's restaurant, Flavors From Afar, features new dishes every month developed by a refugee chef. It funds her nonprofit, the Tiyya Foundation, which helps immigrants in her community thrive. -
A year after the war ended, some Afghans in the U.S. find the transition difficult
Tens of thousands of Afghans are trying to establish new lives in the United States. Many were at-risk and granted special immigration status because of the help they provided the American military.Tens of thousands of Afghans are trying to establish new lives in the United States. Many were at-risk and granted special immigration status because of the help they provided the American military. -
DACA deja vu: Biden reaffirms, does not expand, DACA
The White House reaffirmed its commitment to DACA Tuesday, posting regulations to extend the 10-year-old program that has protected more than 770,000 of young undocumented immigrants, including more than 23,000 in Arizona.The White House reaffirmed its commitment to DACA Tuesday, posting regulations to extend the 10-year-old program that has protected more than 770,000 of young undocumented immigrants, including more than 23,000 in Arizona. -
Rumors continue to mislead migrants about asylum opportunities
TIJUANA (Border Report) — Many migrants in Tijuana are trying to gain access to shelters believing the facilities can clear the way for asylum according to a migrant activist south of the bor…TIJUANA (Border Report) — Many migrants in Tijuana are trying to gain access to shelters believing the facilities can clear the way for asylum according to a migrant activist south of the bor… -
Blacklisted Afghan interpreters were disqualified from U.S. visas. Now they're in hiding
The U.S. exit left thousands of Afghans in danger who say they were "blacklisted" and ineligible for visas despite having aided the United States.The U.S. exit left thousands of Afghans in danger who say they were "blacklisted" and ineligible for visas despite having aided the United States. -
Biden administration falls 80% short of 2022 refugee admissions target
The U.S. resettled roughly 25,400 refugees in fiscal year 2022, using only 20% of the 125,000 refugee spots President Biden allocated, data obtained by CBS News show.The U.S. resettled roughly 25,400 refugees in fiscal year 2022, using only 20% of the 125,000 refugee spots President Biden allocated, data obtained by CBS News show.
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