WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued new policy updates in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify the criteria and circumstances for expedited processing; improve request fo...
Many immigrant kids deal with layers of trauma. This teacher’s answer: ‘I love you, and I trust you.’
By Logan Carroll, Sahan Journal Paola’s first parent-teacher conference at Harding High School in St. Paul was a nerve-wracking moment for the freshman. She had recently come to the United States, l...
Farmworker Organizing in Washington is Undoing Discriminatory Labor Policies
By Carl Segerstorm, High Country News Last year, when the COVID-19 pandemic kept most people home and emptied supermarket shelves, U.S. farmworkers stayed on the job. Unable to work from home, they su...
In Brooklyn, Incumbent Council Member Looks to Hold Off Veteran Challenger and Win First Full Term
Council Member Farah Louis (Photo: City Council) By Amanda Salazar, Gotham Gazzette New York City Council Member Farah Louis is among the 18 members of the 51-seat Council eligible for and seeking ree...
Crowded Field in Bronx Race to Fill Ruben Díaz Sr’s Council Seat
Ruben Diaz Sr. and Ruben Diaz Jr. pose before Ruben Diaz Sr. receives COVID-19 vaccine at Doctor Medical Urgent Care. – New York, NY – February 23, 2021 (Shutterstock) By Daniel Parra, Cit...
Nevada’s vaccination rollout struggled to reach Latinos — until local organizers stepped in
By Nicole Acevedo Covid-19 vaccines were not available to most people in the United States when Blanca Macias went to get her shot back in March. While there, she was asked for her ID and health insur...
Families Separated at Mexico Border Build new American Life
Families separated by the border between Mexico and the United States meet at the Rio Grande, where they hug for four minutes. – Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, 06-24-2017 (Shutterstock) By Claudia T...
Haitian and immigration advocates say TPS is welcomed, but immigration fight not over
By Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald Immigration and Haitian community activists Monday lauded the Biden administration for protecting tens of thousands of Haitian migrants from deportation by allowing...
DHS Announces Open Registration for Temporary Protected Status for Burma
WASHINGTON—The Department of Homeland Security today published a Federal Register notice (FRN) designating Burma for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, effective May 25, 2021, through...
LIRS Commends Biden Administration for its Designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status
Members of Haitian women for Haitian refugees organization rally for restoration of TPS and permanent status for refugees from Haiti on Ocean Avenue. – New York, NY – November 8, 2020 (Shu...