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Immigration barriers are forcing U.S. companies to outsource and relocate employees
While the tight U.S. labor market is already a major headwind for companies trying to hire, American employers are also finding themselves forced to outsource talent overseas thanks to a slew of immigration barriers.While the tight U.S. labor market is already a major headwind for companies trying to hire, American employers are also finding themselves forced to outsource talent overseas thanks to a slew of immigration barriers. -
What to know about Biden’s controversial new rule for asylum seekers
The proposed regulation will impose new restrictions on who can seek asylum in the United States by penalizing migrants who cross the border without authorization or fail to apply for protections in another country if they pass through one en route.The proposed regulation will impose new restrictions on who can seek asylum in the United States by penalizing migrants who cross the border without authorization or fail to apply for protections in another country if they pass through one en route. -
Tech layoffs uprooting entire families, immigration lawyer explains
As layoffs in the tech industry accelerate into the year-end, some workers and their families are having to scramble to find a job and remain in the U.S.As layoffs in the tech industry accelerate into the year-end, some workers and their families are having to scramble to find a job and remain in the U.S. -
On immigration, advocates say a 'shadow Trump administration' is tying Biden's hands
A federal judge in Louisiana holds a hearing today about the future of Title 42. Immigrant advocates say it's the latest attempt by Republican-led states to block Biden's immigration agenda in court.A federal judge in Louisiana holds a hearing today about the future of Title 42. Immigrant advocates say it's the latest attempt by Republican-led states to block Biden's immigration agenda in court. -
What's going on with Title 42?
Late Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court granted an 11th-hour request by a group of Republican attorneys general seeking to extend the border restrictions.Late Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court granted an 11th-hour request by a group of Republican attorneys general seeking to extend the border restrictions. -
Her trafficking story became political theater. It ‘isn’t a game,’ she says.
- Karla Jacinto, a survivor of human trafficking, has been thrust into the spotlight after her story was mentioned in a State of the Union rebuttal by Sen. Katie Boyd Britt. - Britt used Jacinto's story to criticize the Biden administration's immigr...- Karla Jacinto, a survivor of human trafficking, has been thrust into the spotlight after her story was mentioned in a State of the Union rebuttal by Sen. Katie Boyd Britt. - Britt used Jacinto's story to criticize the Biden administration's immigr... -
Republicans target visas of student protesters. That violates free speech, experts say.
Republicans, including former president Donald Trump, are calling for the revocation of student visas and deportation of foreign nationals who express support for Palestinians or criticize Israel's military response. Experts argue that this would vio...Republicans, including former president Donald Trump, are calling for the revocation of student visas and deportation of foreign nationals who express support for Palestinians or criticize Israel's military response. Experts argue that this would vio... -
Mayorkas defends border record as GOP legislators threaten impeachment
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas faced fresh attacks from GOP senators who cited reports of migrant child labor exploitation to renew calls for his impeachment.DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas faced fresh attacks from GOP senators who cited reports of migrant child labor exploitation to renew calls for his impeachment. -
High-skilled visa holders at risk of deportation amid tech layoffs
Many of the tech firms that lobbied for more temporary visas for high-skilled immigrants are now firing these workers, leaving them with 60 days to find a new job or leave the country.Many of the tech firms that lobbied for more temporary visas for high-skilled immigrants are now firing these workers, leaving them with 60 days to find a new job or leave the country. -
Durbin, Graham unveil immigration legislation at an urgent time for dreamers
With the future of existing protections for young immigrants in limbo, the senators introduced bipartisan legislation that would provide a path to residency.With the future of existing protections for young immigrants in limbo, the senators introduced bipartisan legislation that would provide a path to residency. -
Congress drops Afghan allies item, dimming evacuee hopes
The bipartisan measure to provide permanent residency to Afghans rescued from Kabul, and supported by numerous veterans groups and advocates, was scuttled by GOP leaders.The bipartisan measure to provide permanent residency to Afghans rescued from Kabul, and supported by numerous veterans groups and advocates, was scuttled by GOP leaders. -
Federal judge strikes down Trump-era border policy known as Title 42
A federal judge in the District is expected to issue a major ruling that could affect the Title 42 policy on the nation's land borders, particularly the U.S.-Mexico border.A federal judge in the District is expected to issue a major ruling that could affect the Title 42 policy on the nation's land borders, particularly the U.S.-Mexico border. -
D.C. Council approves new office to aid migrants arriving on buses
The bill to create the new Office of Migrant Services was written by Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) and migrant advocates have raised concerns with certain provisions.The bill to create the new Office of Migrant Services was written by Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) and migrant advocates have raised concerns with certain provisions. -
From border town to border town, bused migrants seek new lives in DC area
For many of the migrants who have accepted the rides, any political gamesmanship has been irrelevant. The buses have turned into a welcomed way to get to their final destinations.For many of the migrants who have accepted the rides, any political gamesmanship has been irrelevant. The buses have turned into a welcomed way to get to their final destinations. -
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. -
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... -
Nine US Governors Call for Action on Immigration Reform
Overview: 1. **Democratic Governors' Initiative**: The article likely discusses a collective effort by Democratic governors to advocate for immigration reform in the United States. This suggests that the focus is on policy changes related to immigr...Overview: 1. **Democratic Governors' Initiative**: The article likely discusses a collective effort by Democratic governors to advocate for immigration reform in the United States. This suggests that the focus is on policy changes related to immigr... -
Border life goes on despite bill failure and threat to 'shut it down.'
The failure of a bill and threats to "shut down the border" have left border residents confused and frustrated. The meaning of these statements differs for those living on the border compared to politicians in Washington, D.C. Art historian and forme...The failure of a bill and threats to "shut down the border" have left border residents confused and frustrated. The meaning of these statements differs for those living on the border compared to politicians in Washington, D.C. Art historian and forme... -
Biden admin won't tell USA TODAY why it's fighting migrant families separated at the border
Why is the Department of Justice still fighting families separated at the border? White House spokesperson won't answer USA TODAY Network's questions.Why is the Department of Justice still fighting families separated at the border? White House spokesperson won't answer USA TODAY Network's questions. -
Biden to sign microchips bill, which advocates say is 'incomplete' without immigration
Biden will sign a bill that would boost domestic manufacturing of computer chips. Some advocates say the bill is incomplete without immigration.Biden will sign a bill that would boost domestic manufacturing of computer chips. Some advocates say the bill is incomplete without immigration.
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