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Migrants seeking US sponsors find questionable offers online
Pedro Yudel Bruzon was looking for someone in the U.S. to support his effort to seek asylum when he landed on a Facebook page filled with posts demanding up to $10,000 for a financial sponsor.Pedro Yudel Bruzon was looking for someone in the U.S. to support his effort to seek asylum when he landed on a Facebook page filled with posts demanding up to $10,000 for a financial sponsor. -
Americans are invited to play a direct role in helping stem the refugee crisis
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Jocelyn Wyatt, CEO of Alight, one of several organizations supporting ordinary Americans in helping refugees to resettle via the newly launched Welcome Corps.NPR's A Martinez speaks with Jocelyn Wyatt, CEO of Alight, one of several organizations supporting ordinary Americans in helping refugees to resettle via the newly launched Welcome Corps. -
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. -
Biden restarts task force on immigrants' success in US
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is reinstating a task force that is aimed at helping immigrants and refugees integrate into the United States. The Task Force on New Americans will be run by the Domestic Policy Council and the focus will ...WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is reinstating a task force that is aimed at helping immigrants and refugees integrate into the United States. The Task Force on New Americans will be run by the Domestic Policy Council and the focus will ... -
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. -
Biden admin working on plan to manage flow of Venezuelan migrants, sources say
The Biden administration is considering a new program to have Venezuelan migrants apply to arrive at US ports of entry, like an airport, instead of unlawfully crossing the southern border, if they have a pre-existing tie in the US, according to f...The Biden administration is considering a new program to have Venezuelan migrants apply to arrive at US ports of entry, like an airport, instead of unlawfully crossing the southern border, if they have a pre-existing tie in the US, according to f... -
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. -
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. -
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… -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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... -
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." -
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… -
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. -
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…
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