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Yesteryear's immigrants wouldn't make it today
Many Americans do not realize that my family’s story would not be possible today. Today’s immigration system is completely different. The process is now almost impossible depending on country of bi…Many Americans do not realize that my family’s story would not be possible today. Today’s immigration system is completely different. The process is now almost impossible depending on country of bi… -
Visa Operations Bring Record Achievements Worldwide - United States Department of State
The United States Department of State has achieved record-breaking numbers in visa operations worldwide. From October 2022 to September 2023, they issued over 10 million nonimmigrant visas, contributing to the growth of people-to-people ties and the...The United States Department of State has achieved record-breaking numbers in visa operations worldwide. From October 2022 to September 2023, they issued over 10 million nonimmigrant visas, contributing to the growth of people-to-people ties and the... -
Visa denials disproportionately affect African students
International students from African nations and the Global South are much more likely to have their visas rejected, according to a new report from the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration and the Shorelight Education.International students from African nations and the Global South are much more likely to have their visas rejected, according to a new report from the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration and the Shorelight Education. -
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. -
Venezuelans, Nicaraguans ask for protected immigration status
Immigration activists are urging the Biden administration to grant protected immigration status to Venezuelans and Nicaraguans. They are requesting a redesignation of Temporary Protection Status (TPS) for these countries due to the dire conditions t...Immigration activists are urging the Biden administration to grant protected immigration status to Venezuelans and Nicaraguans. They are requesting a redesignation of Temporary Protection Status (TPS) for these countries due to the dire conditions t... -
Venezuelan migrants who are applying for temporary legal status in the US say it offers some relief
Venezuelan migrants who have fled their country due to threats from the socialist government are finding some relief in the United States. The Biden administration is offering temporary legal status to Venezuelans, making it easier for them to work a...Venezuelan migrants who have fled their country due to threats from the socialist government are finding some relief in the United States. The Biden administration is offering temporary legal status to Venezuelans, making it easier for them to work a... -
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… -
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... -
U.S. will expand Temporary Protected Status to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans
The Biden administration has announced that it will expand Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans in the U.S. This will grant work permits and temporary relief from deportation to nearly half a million Venezuelans wh...The Biden administration has announced that it will expand Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans in the U.S. This will grant work permits and temporary relief from deportation to nearly half a million Venezuelans wh... -
U.S. plans to admit nearly 40,000 asylum-seekers per month through mobile app
U.S. officials are preparing to distribute 1,250 appointments each day to migrants in Mexico so they can present themselves at ports of entry for an opportunity to be allowed to seek asylum.U.S. officials are preparing to distribute 1,250 appointments each day to migrants in Mexico so they can present themselves at ports of entry for an opportunity to be allowed to seek asylum. -
U.S. extends temporary legal status for over 300,000 immigrants that Trump sought to end
The move will allow 337,000 immigrants from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua to continue living in the U.S. under the Temporary Protected Status policy.The move will allow 337,000 immigrants from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua to continue living in the U.S. under the Temporary Protected Status policy. -
Two Venezuelan families. Two immigration policies. Two different outcomes
Two families escaped Venezuela under two different immigration policies. A new Biden program allowed one family get travel approval in a matter of weeks. Another Trump-era program barred another family from seeking asylum in the U.S., deporting her.Two families escaped Venezuela under two different immigration policies. A new Biden program allowed one family get travel approval in a matter of weeks. Another Trump-era program barred another family from seeking asylum in the U.S., deporting her. -
The Haitians who built a community in Tijuana – but are still stranded
Though its population has declined, the Little Haiti community built by asylum seekers stuck in Mexico as the US tightened immigration policies remainsThough its population has declined, the Little Haiti community built by asylum seekers stuck in Mexico as the US tightened immigration policies remains -
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. -
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 ... -
Study reveals 300,000 Michigan kids are from immigrant families, 70,000 of whom are in high school
A study commissioned by Global Detroit reveals that 300,000 kids in Michigan are from immigrant families, with 70,000 of them being high school students. This accounts for 15% of all high schoolers in the state. Immigrants have played a crucial role ...A study commissioned by Global Detroit reveals that 300,000 kids in Michigan are from immigrant families, with 70,000 of them being high school students. This accounts for 15% of all high schoolers in the state. Immigrants have played a crucial role ... -
Several US immigration, naturalization fees to increase in April
Starting in April, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will raise the cost of certain immigration and naturalization requests. However, some fees, such as those for replacing permanent resident cards, will actually decrease. In December, th...Starting in April, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will raise the cost of certain immigration and naturalization requests. However, some fees, such as those for replacing permanent resident cards, will actually decrease. In December, th... -
Second H-1B Visa Lottery to Be Held for Fiscal Year 2024 Cap
US Citizenship and Immigration Services will hold a second random lottery for H-1B specialty occupation visas to meet an annual cap for fiscal year 2024, the agency announced Thursday.US Citizenship and Immigration Services will hold a second random lottery for H-1B specialty occupation visas to meet an annual cap for fiscal year 2024, the agency announced Thursday. -
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… -
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… -
Refugees paid $25 billion in US taxes in 2019: report
Well-settled refugee communities in the United States punch above their weight economically, outpacing the national average on household income and entrepreneurship, according to a new report&…Well-settled refugee communities in the United States punch above their weight economically, outpacing the national average on household income and entrepreneurship, according to a new report&… -
Receiving food stamps won't kill your green card chances. How public charge works
Many immigrants are confused about what benefits and aid programs they can receive without being designated a public charge. Here are the facts.Many immigrants are confused about what benefits and aid programs they can receive without being designated a public charge. Here are the facts. -
No Arrests Made After New Jersey Woman Was Stabbed 18 Times
A woman in New Jersey was stabbed 18 times in her apartment, but no arrests have been made. Francis Yanet Mendoza, an immigrant from Honduras, filed a police report and shared information about her attacker with the detective assigned to the case. Sh...A woman in New Jersey was stabbed 18 times in her apartment, but no arrests have been made. Francis Yanet Mendoza, an immigrant from Honduras, filed a police report and shared information about her attacker with the detective assigned to the case. Sh... -
Nearly 1 million immigrants became U.S. citizens in past year, the 3rd highest tally on record
The number of adult immigrants who became U.S. citizens was only greater in 1996 and 2008, when 1,040,991 and 1,046,539 adults were naturalized.The number of adult immigrants who became U.S. citizens was only greater in 1996 and 2008, when 1,040,991 and 1,046,539 adults were naturalized.
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