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'I can't keep fighting the system DACA recipients are leaving the U.S., disheartened by years of instabilit...
DACA was always 'a temporary stopgap measure,' former President Obama once said. Now that it could end, beneficiaries are looking outside the U.S. to relocate.DACA was always 'a temporary stopgap measure,' former President Obama once said. Now that it could end, beneficiaries are looking outside the U.S. to relocate. -
20 GOP - led states ask federal judge to halt migrant sponsorship program
The program will allow up to 30,000 migrants from four crisis-stricken countries to enter the U.S. legally each month if they have American sponsors.The program will allow up to 30,000 migrants from four crisis-stricken countries to enter the U.S. legally each month if they have American sponsors. -
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... -
600,000 DACA recipients wait in limbo as a court considers the program's future
A federal court in Texas hears arguments Thursday in a long-running case about the future of DACA. The program provides temporary legal protection to some immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.A federal court in Texas hears arguments Thursday in a long-running case about the future of DACA. The program provides temporary legal protection to some immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. -
7 keys to a bipartisan immigration plan that includes a path to citizenship for some undocumented immigrant...
On Tuesday, the "Dignity 2023" immigration plan was proposed by congressmen Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Florida) and Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) in Washington DC.On Tuesday, the "Dignity 2023" immigration plan was proposed by congressmen Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Florida) and Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) in Washington DC. -
7 questions about migration and the US-Mexico border, answered
Last year, there was a significant increase in the number of people crossing the US-Mexico border. This article provides answers to seven key questions about migration and the border situation. The recent immigration deal in Congress, aimed at enhanc...Last year, there was a significant increase in the number of people crossing the US-Mexico border. This article provides answers to seven key questions about migration and the border situation. The recent immigration deal in Congress, aimed at enhanc... -
9th Circuit allows Biden asylum policy to proceed for now
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has allowed the Biden administration's policy to restrict asylum-seekers at the southern border to proceed for now. This decision comes after a lower court had ordered a block on the policy, which was set to take eff...The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has allowed the Biden administration's policy to restrict asylum-seekers at the southern border to proceed for now. This decision comes after a lower court had ordered a block on the policy, which was set to take eff... -
A depraved stunt reveals the GOP's self-created migrant crisis, advocates say
The arrival of 50 migrants galvanised communities on the island while Republican governors ‘manufacture chaos’ and ignore asylum seekers in a broken immigration system, advocates tell Alex WoodwardThe arrival of 50 migrants galvanised communities on the island while Republican governors ‘manufacture chaos’ and ignore asylum seekers in a broken immigration system, advocates tell Alex Woodward -
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... -
A majority of Americans see an 'invasion' at the southern border, NPR poll finds
A new NPR/Ipsos poll shows that half of Americans say there's an "invasion" at the southern border. And that false and misleading claims about migrants are taking hold, particularly with Republicans.A new NPR/Ipsos poll shows that half of Americans say there's an "invasion" at the southern border. And that false and misleading claims about migrants are taking hold, particularly with Republicans. -
A Migrant Wave Tests New York City’s Identity as the World’s Sanctuary
New York wants to welcome new immigrants. Its economy and vibrancy depend on them. But an influx has strained a social safety net already on the brink.New York wants to welcome new immigrants. Its economy and vibrancy depend on them. But an influx has strained a social safety net already on the brink. -
ACLU - New Biden migrant travel ban illegal
The Biden administration is shutting the door on thousands of asylum-seekers who show up at America’s doorstep after long, dangerous treks through other countries, immigration advocates say.The Biden administration is shutting the door on thousands of asylum-seekers who show up at America’s doorstep after long, dangerous treks through other countries, immigration advocates say. -
Advocates urge permanent immigration solution after another unfavorable DACA ruling
Advocates are calling on Congress to find a permanent solution for undocumented immigrants after a federal judge ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is illegal. The judge stated that the program was initially created ...Advocates are calling on Congress to find a permanent solution for undocumented immigrants after a federal judge ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is illegal. The judge stated that the program was initially created ... -
Afghan Allies Would Get More Visas, More Time to Apply Under Proposal by Senators
A new bill seeks to bring stability to the visa program for Afghans who helped U.S. troops by nearly doubling the number of visas available and extending the program for five years.A new bill seeks to bring stability to the visa program for Afghans who helped U.S. troops by nearly doubling the number of visas available and extending the program for five years. -
AI Tool Updated To Help Immigration Attys With Legal Tasks - Law360
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 immigrati...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 immigrati... -
Aid for arriving migrants strained amid dispute over who should help them
Neither the city nor the federal government has been willing to play a direct role in addressing what immigrant advocates say is a building humanitarian crisis.Neither the city nor the federal government has been willing to play a direct role in addressing what immigrant advocates say is a building humanitarian crisis. -
AILA seeks legal pathways to permanent status - The American Bazaar
- The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has asked Congress to undertake several reforms, including providing permanent legal status for people who have ties to the country but are still undocumented or only have temporary status. - B...- The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has asked Congress to undertake several reforms, including providing permanent legal status for people who have ties to the country but are still undocumented or only have temporary status. - B... -
Alone and Exploited, Migrant Children Work Brutal Jobs Across the U.S.
Arriving in record numbers, they’re ending up in dangerous jobs that violate child labor laws — including in factories that make products for well-known brands like Cheetos and Fruit of the Loom.Arriving in record numbers, they’re ending up in dangerous jobs that violate child labor laws — including in factories that make products for well-known brands like Cheetos and Fruit of the Loom. -
America's immigration system is a nightmare, and it's forcing tech companies to move jobs outside of the co...
As issues with labor shortages continue, remote work makes it easier for US tech firms to hire anywhere. These companies are relocating more jobs overseas to avoid American's broken immigration system.As issues with labor shortages continue, remote work makes it easier for US tech firms to hire anywhere. These companies are relocating more jobs overseas to avoid American's broken immigration system. -
Americans Showing Increased Concern About Immigration
Americans' satisfaction with the level of immigration into the U.S. was already low, but it has now has fallen to the lowest in a decade. More are dissatisfied because they want immigration decreased, but a wide partisan gulf persists.Americans' satisfaction with the level of immigration into the U.S. was already low, but it has now has fallen to the lowest in a decade. More are dissatisfied because they want immigration decreased, but a wide partisan gulf persists. -
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. -
As border rule change looms, Mexico frets about U.S. immigration strategy
Mexican officials are concerned the repeal of a measure adopted under the Trump administration to tighten the U.S. border will encourage a spike in migration and more profits for criminal gangs unless Washington does more to help mitigate the impact.Mexican officials are concerned the repeal of a measure adopted under the Trump administration to tighten the U.S. border will encourage a spike in migration and more profits for criminal gangs unless Washington does more to help mitigate the impact. -
As House adjourns, Senate delays holiday recess to work on immigration deal
The House of Representatives has adjourned for Christmas recess and will return in the new year, while the Senate has decided to delay its holiday break and continue working on an immigration deal, as well as aid to Ukraine and Israel. Senate Majori...The House of Representatives has adjourned for Christmas recess and will return in the new year, while the Senate has decided to delay its holiday break and continue working on an immigration deal, as well as aid to Ukraine and Israel. Senate Majori... -
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. -
Better Immigration Laws Could Help Lower Food Prices
Food prices in the U.S. have ballooned alongside inflation. One solution may come in the form of an immigration bill being negotiated in the Senate.Food prices in the U.S. have ballooned alongside inflation. One solution may come in the form of an immigration bill being negotiated in the Senate.
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