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Avoiding Visa Bottlenecks Abroad: Domestic Renewals Explained
Workplace immigration attorneys and foreign tech workers celebrated the news last week that the State Department plans to launch a pilot program allowing stateside visa renewals.Workplace immigration attorneys and foreign tech workers celebrated the news last week that the State Department plans to launch a pilot program allowing stateside visa renewals. -
Students, Legal Scholars Push California Universities to Hire Undocumented Students
With a soaring number of immigrant students not eligible to work legally, a new campaign is urging the influential University of California system to employ undocumented students.With a soaring number of immigrant students not eligible to work legally, a new campaign is urging the influential University of California system to employ undocumented students. -
Mayorkas impeachment effort criticized, called 'policy dispute' by group of Democrats
A group of Democratic members from the House Homeland Security Committee criticized Republican efforts to initiate impeachment hearings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. They defended Mayorkas and called the impeachment effort ...A group of Democratic members from the House Homeland Security Committee criticized Republican efforts to initiate impeachment hearings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. They defended Mayorkas and called the impeachment effort ... -
House Republicans hold 1st border hearing of new Congress
Republicans on Wednesday took their first opportunity of the new Congress to illustrate what they call a protracted migration crisis across the southwestern borderRepublicans on Wednesday took their first opportunity of the new Congress to illustrate what they call a protracted migration crisis across the southwestern border -
Challenges increase for immigrants accessing abortion after Roe reversal
Due to limited English proficiency and undocumented status, immigrants may be hindered or completely barred from traveling to access abortions.Due to limited English proficiency and undocumented status, immigrants may be hindered or completely barred from traveling to access abortions. -
Biden and Trump both plan trips to the Mexico border Thursday, dueling for advantage on immigration
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will make dueling trips to the U.S-Mexico border on Thursday, as both candidates try to turn the nation’s broken immigration system to their political advantage in an expected campaign rematch t...President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will make dueling trips to the U.S-Mexico border on Thursday, as both candidates try to turn the nation’s broken immigration system to their political advantage in an expected campaign rematch t... -
A last sticking point in border security negotiations is humanitarian parole. Here's what that means
The American Immigration Lawyers Association and Visalaw.ai have released an updated version of their artificial intelligence legal research tool, Gen. The tool now has an expanded library and a document upload feature, making it easier for immigrat...The American Immigration Lawyers Association and Visalaw.ai have released an updated version of their artificial intelligence legal research tool, Gen. The tool now has an expanded library and a document upload feature, making it easier for immigrat... -
The Biden administration escalates its border dispute with Texas after 3 migrants drown
The Biden administration and Texas Governor Greg Abbott are engaged in a heated border dispute after three migrants drowned while attempting to cross the border. Governor Abbott has taken control of a city park that is a popular route for illegal cro...The Biden administration and Texas Governor Greg Abbott are engaged in a heated border dispute after three migrants drowned while attempting to cross the border. Governor Abbott has taken control of a city park that is a popular route for illegal cro... -
Police in Texas could arrest migrants under a bill that is moving closer to approval by the governor
Texas is moving closer to passing a bill that would grant police the authority to arrest migrants and order them to leave the U.S. The bill has sparked heated debates in the Texas Capitol, with Hispanic Democratic lawmakers leading emotional protest...Texas is moving closer to passing a bill that would grant police the authority to arrest migrants and order them to leave the U.S. The bill has sparked heated debates in the Texas Capitol, with Hispanic Democratic lawmakers leading emotional protest... -
Federal judge again declares that DACA is illegal with issue likely to be decided by Supreme Court
A federal judge has declared the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program illegal, but did not order an immediate end to the program. The judge agreed with Texas and eight other states that sued to stop DACA, stating that the power to ad...A federal judge has declared the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program illegal, but did not order an immediate end to the program. The judge agreed with Texas and eight other states that sued to stop DACA, stating that the power to ad... -
Texas sues Biden administration over asylum rule, saying phone app encourages illegal immigration
The state of Texas is suing the Biden administration to have a newly introduced asylum rule thrown out. Texas is arguing in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that the administration's use of a phone app called CBP One is encouraging illegal immigration. The ap...The state of Texas is suing the Biden administration to have a newly introduced asylum rule thrown out. Texas is arguing in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that the administration's use of a phone app called CBP One is encouraging illegal immigration. The ap... -
Immigration reform stalled decade after Gang of 8's big push
Nearly four decades have passed since federal immigration laws got a major rewrite. The last extensive package to pass Congress came under President Ronald Reagan in 1986, and President George H.W. Bush signed a more limited effort four years later. ...Nearly four decades have passed since federal immigration laws got a major rewrite. The last extensive package to pass Congress came under President Ronald Reagan in 1986, and President George H.W. Bush signed a more limited effort four years later. ... -
Texas, Florida push border laws as governors eye presidency
PHOENIX (AP) — Led by tough-talking Republican governors weighing presidential runs, Texas and Florida are debating especially strict legislation on border security as the GOP tests federal authority over immigration.PHOENIX (AP) — Led by tough-talking Republican governors weighing presidential runs, Texas and Florida are debating especially strict legislation on border security as the GOP tests federal authority over immigration. -
Immigrants, DHS settle case seeking activist targeting info
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has agreed to pay a Vermont-based immigrant advocacy organization $74,000 in legal fees to settle a lawsuit seeking information about whether advocates were being targeted by immigrati...BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has agreed to pay a Vermont-based immigrant advocacy organization $74,000 in legal fees to settle a lawsuit seeking information about whether advocates were being targeted by immigrati... -
Judge: Suit by group critical of immigration can proceed
BOSTON (AP) — A group calling for sharply limiting immigration has scored a legal victory in its federal lawsuit arguing the Biden administration violated environmental law when it halted construction of the U.S.BOSTON (AP) — A group calling for sharply limiting immigration has scored a legal victory in its federal lawsuit arguing the Biden administration violated environmental law when it halted construction of the U.S. -
Appeals arguments set on immigrants brought to US as kids
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Immigrant advocates gathered at a federal appeals court in New Orleans on Wednesday in the hope of saving an Obama-era program that prevents the deportation of thousands of people brought into the U.S.NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Immigrant advocates gathered at a federal appeals court in New Orleans on Wednesday in the hope of saving an Obama-era program that prevents the deportation of thousands of people brought into the U.S. -
House votes against impeaching DHS Secretary Mayorkas
The House of Representatives voted against a resolution introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. Greene's decision to force a vote on impeachment put vulnerable Republicans in a political...The House of Representatives voted against a resolution introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. Greene's decision to force a vote on impeachment put vulnerable Republicans in a political... -
2024 GOP candidates: U.S. should reject Gaza refugees
All of the leading Republican presidential candidates for the 2024 elections in the U.S. are taking a hardline stance against accepting Palestinian refugees from Gaza. This comes as the war in Gaza threatens to create a large number of refugees. Form...All of the leading Republican presidential candidates for the 2024 elections in the U.S. are taking a hardline stance against accepting Palestinian refugees from Gaza. This comes as the war in Gaza threatens to create a large number of refugees. Form... -
Texas surpasses 50,000 migrants bused to major cities
Texas has transported over 50,000 migrants from the border to major cities in the US, with the initiative gaining momentum. This has put a strain on the resources of destination cities and led their Democratic leaders to urge President Biden for assi...Texas has transported over 50,000 migrants from the border to major cities in the US, with the initiative gaining momentum. This has put a strain on the resources of destination cities and led their Democratic leaders to urge President Biden for assi... -
Scoop: Inside Trump's new plan to limit immigration
Former President Trump is reportedly planning to implement unprecedented restrictions on immigration and the border if he is elected in 2024. His plan includes screening prospective immigrants for "Marxist" ideologies, implementing a naval blockade t...Former President Trump is reportedly planning to implement unprecedented restrictions on immigration and the border if he is elected in 2024. His plan includes screening prospective immigrants for "Marxist" ideologies, implementing a naval blockade t... -
Homeland Security short billions due to U.S.-Mexico border efforts
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is facing a significant budget shortfall due to the extensive resources required to manage the U.S.-Mexico border. Congress has been reluctant to provide additional funding, leading to a financial strain o...The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is facing a significant budget shortfall due to the extensive resources required to manage the U.S.-Mexico border. Congress has been reluctant to provide additional funding, leading to a financial strain o...
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