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  • Yesteryear's immigrants wouldn't make it today
    Publisher: Boston Herald
    2023-12-02

    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…

    Tags: history, visa, opinion

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  • Why Canada asylum seekers are using unofficial US border crossings
    Publisher: Reuters
    2023-03-13

    Why Canada asylum seekers are using unofficial US border crossings

    Almost 40,000 asylum seekers entered Canada through irregular border crossings from the United States last year.
    Almost 40,000 asylum seekers entered Canada through irregular border crossings from the United States last year.

    Tags: asylum, canada

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  • What’s the Refugee Endgame for Latin America?
    Publisher: The American Prospect
    2023-05-30

    What’s the Refugee Endgame for Latin America?

    The Biden administration is trying to bottle up migrants south of the border. It isn’t working.
    The Biden administration is trying to bottle up migrants south of the border. It isn’t working.

    Tags: refugees

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  • Visa Operations Bring Record Achievements Worldwide - United States Department of State
    Publisher: United States Department of State
    2023-11-28

    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...

    Tags: visa backlog, niv, f-1

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  • Visa denials disproportionately affect African students
    Publisher: Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
    2023-07-28

    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.

    Tags: visa denials, africans

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  • Visa Bottlenecks Are Creating Headaches for Employers, Workers
    Publisher: Bloomberg Law
    2022-08-17

    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.

    Tags: visa backlog, processing times

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  • Venezuelans, Nicaraguans ask for protected immigration status
    Publisher: CBS News
    2023-08-15

    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...

    Tags: tps, florida

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  • Publisher: AP News
    2023-10-17

    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...

    Tags: tps, venezuela

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  • Vast majority of Afghans turned away by U.S. entry program
    Publisher: The Hill
    2022-06-03

    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…

    Tags: humanitarian parole, afghanistan

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  • Publisher: AP NEWS
    2022-04-22

    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...

    Tags: ukraine, refugees

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  • U.S. will expand Temporary Protected Status to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans
    Publisher: NPR
    2023-09-20

    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...

    Tags: tps, venezuela

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  • Publisher: WSJ
    2022-11-17

    U.S. Vows to Tackle Visa Delays as Frustrations Mount

    Tourists, students and workers face lengthy wait times for entry to the U.S. as officials struggle to keep up with demand.
    Tourists, students and workers face lengthy wait times for entry to the U.S. as officials struggle to keep up with demand.

    Tags: visa backlog

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  • U.S. plans to admit nearly 40,000 asylum-seekers per month through mobile app
    Publisher: CBS News
    2023-05-31

    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.

    Tags: asylum, cbp one

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  • U.S. extends temporary legal status for over 300,000 immigrants that Trump sought to end
    Publisher: CBS News
    2023-06-13

    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.

    Tags: tps

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  • U.S. explores refugee program for non-Mexican asylum seekers in Mexico
    Publisher: Reuters
    2023-07-05

    U.S. explores refugee program for non-Mexican asylum seekers in Mexico

    The effort is part of President Biden's attempts to create more legal avenues for migration.
    The effort is part of President Biden's attempts to create more legal avenues for migration.

    Tags: mexico, refugees, remain in mexico

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  • Two Venezuelan families. Two immigration policies. Two different outcomes
    Publisher: Los Angeles Times
    2022-12-15

    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.

    Tags: asylum, venezuela

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  • Time to treat Afghan allies with same respect as those fleeing Ukraine
    Publisher: The Hill
    2022-08-17

    Time to treat Afghan allies with same respect as those fleeing Ukraine

    To do right by our Afghan allies and national security, Washington must streamline the pathway for Afghans to get to America.
    To do right by our Afghan allies and national security, Washington must streamline the pathway for Afghans to get to America.

    Tags: afghanistan

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  • They Fled Danger for New York. When Will Their New Lives Start?
    Publisher: New York Times
    2022-06-03

    They Fled Danger for New York. When Will Their New Lives Start?

    Nothing about moving to New York is easy — especially for those fleeing Ukraine and Afghanistan. But locals do what they can to help.
    Nothing about moving to New York is easy — especially for those fleeing Ukraine and Afghanistan. But locals do what they can to help.

    Tags: ukraine, refugees, afghanistan

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  • The Haitians who built a community in Tijuana – but are still stranded
    Publisher: the Guardian
    2023-05-26

    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 remains
    Though its population has declined, the Little Haiti community built by asylum seekers stuck in Mexico as the US tightened immigration policies remains

    Tags: mexico, asylum, haiti

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  • Tens of Thousands of Afghans Work Their Way Through US Immigration System
    Publisher: VOA
    2022-12-25

    Tens of Thousands of Afghans Work Their Way Through US Immigration System

    Since evacuation of Kabul, US has resettled more than 88,500 Afghans
    Since evacuation of Kabul, US has resettled more than 88,500 Afghans

    Tags: refugees, afghanistan

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  • Talent Hungry Employers Offer Workers Help With Naturalization
    Publisher: Bloomberg Law
    2022-06-01

    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.

    Tags: citizenship, naturalization, employers

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  • Publisher: AP NEWS
    2022-04-26

    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 ...

    Tags: asylum, remain in mexico

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  • Study reveals 300,000 Michigan kids are from immigrant families, 70,000 of whom are in high school
    Publisher: ArabAmericanNews
    2023-08-25

    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 ...

    Tags: immigrants

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  • Shut out of DACA, and traditional jobs, young immigrants start businesses to get ahead
    Publisher: Los Angeles Times
    2022-09-15

    Shut out of DACA, and traditional jobs, young immigrants start businesses to get ahead

    More and more young immigrants without legal status are turning to entrepreneurship.
    More and more young immigrants without legal status are turning to entrepreneurship.

    Tags: daca, entrepreneurs

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  • Several US immigration, naturalization fees to increase in April
    Publisher: NewsNation
    2024-02-08

    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...

    Tags: uscis, naturalization, filing fees

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  • Second H-1B Visa Lottery to Be Held for Fiscal Year 2024 Cap
    Publisher: Bloomberg Law
    2023-07-28

    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.

    Tags: h-1b, lottery

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  • Rumors continue to mislead migrants about asylum opportunities
    Publisher: BorderReport
    2022-09-01

    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…

    Tags: asylum

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  • RNC launches program to help immigrants prepare for naturalization test
    Publisher: The Hill
    2022-07-15

    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…

    Tags: citizenship, rnc

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  • Refugees paid $25 billion in US taxes in 2019: report
    Publisher: The Hill
    2023-06-21

    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&…

    Tags: refugees, taxes

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  • Refugees Make America Better Off
    Publisher: Forbes
    2022-05-27

    Refugees Make America Better Off

    Research shows admitting refugees helps the U.S. economy and is consistent with the traditions of America’s founding.
    Research shows admitting refugees helps the U.S. economy and is consistent with the traditions of America’s founding.

    Tags: refugees

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  • Receiving food stamps won't kill your green card chances. How public charge works
    Publisher: Los Angeles Times
    2023-09-17

    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.

    Tags: public charge

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  • Opinion | Why So Many Children of Immigrants Rise to the Top
    Publisher: New York Times
    2022-07-11

    Opinion | Why So Many Children of Immigrants Rise to the Top

    The American Dream is more about “where” than “who.”
    The American Dream is more about “where” than “who.”

    Tags: immigrants

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  • Nobody wants to come this way
    Publisher: Reuters
    2023-02-01

    Nobody wants to come this way

    Some Afghans risk 11-country trek to seek haven in United States
    Some Afghans risk 11-country trek to seek haven in United States

    Tags: refugees, afghanistan

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  • No Arrests Made After New Jersey Woman Was Stabbed 18 Times
    Publisher: Documented
    2023-10-27

    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...

    Tags: u visas

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  • New York City's shelter system stressed by thousands of migrants
    Publisher: Washington Post
    2023-06-20

    New York City's shelter system stressed by thousands of migrants

    New York City’s shelter system has been stretched to the brink by the arrival of thousands of migrants in recent weeks.
    New York City’s shelter system has been stretched to the brink by the arrival of thousands of migrants in recent weeks.

    Tags: venezuela

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  • Nearly 1 million immigrants became U.S. citizens in past year, the 3rd highest tally on record
    Publisher: No Publisher
    2022-12-07

    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.

    Tags: naturalization

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