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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. -
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. -
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... -
Biden immigration policy giving temporary legal status to thousands faces court challenge
The Biden administration's policy of granting temporary legal status to thousands of individuals from Latin America and the Caribbean is facing a court challenge from Republican-leaning states. The policy, known as the humanitarian parole program, al...The Biden administration's policy of granting temporary legal status to thousands of individuals from Latin America and the Caribbean is facing a court challenge from Republican-leaning states. The policy, known as the humanitarian parole program, al... -
Few Guatemalan children are reunited with parents through U.S. program, report finds
The Central American Minors program allows parents in the U.S. legally to request refugee status for their children in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras.The Central American Minors program allows parents in the U.S. legally to request refugee status for their children in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. -
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." -
Biden Opens a New Back Door on Immigration
Congress has yet to pass an immigration overhaul, but President Biden has used his executive authority to significantly expand the number of legal immigrants entering the U.S.Congress has yet to pass an immigration overhaul, but President Biden has used his executive authority to significantly expand the number of legal immigrants entering the U.S. -
A Visa Backlog Abroad Is Taking a Toll Inside the U.S., Too
The pileup has left visitors from places like Brazil, Colombia, India and Mexico waiting months, even a year or more, to visit family or do business in America.The pileup has left visitors from places like Brazil, Colombia, India and Mexico waiting months, even a year or more, to visit family or do business in America. -
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... -
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... -
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. -
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. -
Guest worker visa program enables catastrophic violations
An 18-month investigation found that the H-2A visa program—derived from the infamous Bracero Program—is rife with wage theft and exploitationAn 18-month investigation found that the H-2A visa program—derived from the infamous Bracero Program—is rife with wage theft and exploitation -
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. -
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-... -
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 -
Faith-based groups call to stop deportations to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
A coalition of 131 faith-based organizations is urging the Biden administration to halt deportations to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to the country's ongoing violence and disease outbreaks. The organizations, representing various r...A coalition of 131 faith-based organizations is urging the Biden administration to halt deportations to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to the country's ongoing violence and disease outbreaks. The organizations, representing various r... -
Advocates call on Biden administration to extend work permits
Immigration advocates are urging the Biden administration to extend work permits for hundreds of thousands of immigrants. The USCIS had previously announced that those with expiring Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) would receive an extension ...Immigration advocates are urging the Biden administration to extend work permits for hundreds of thousands of immigrants. The USCIS had previously announced that those with expiring Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) would receive an extension ... -
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&… -
Americans divided on how many immigrants, asylum-seekers should be allowed into country: poll
Americans remain largely divided on how many immigrants and asylum-seekers should be allowed to enter the country, according to a new poll released on Tuesday. Forty-four percent in the p…Americans remain largely divided on how many immigrants and asylum-seekers should be allowed to enter the country, according to a new poll released on Tuesday. Forty-four percent in the p…
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