U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on March 7, 2022 announced that it is updating the USCIS Policy Manual to consider deferred action and related employment authorization for noncitizen...
Gender and Sexual Exploitation of Women Immigrants
By Linda Nwoke The European Institute for Gender Equality describes sexual exploitation as any attempt or actual abuse of someone’s position of vulnerability, trust, or less power, for sexual purpos...
COVID-19 Rates in ICE Detention are at Record Highs. Advocates are Demanding an Investigation.
New York City – July 12, 2019: People taking part in the “Lights4Liberty” protests against President Trump’s planned ICE raids against immigrants and the detention centers alon...
The Immigrants Journal – Vol. 158
The Immigrants Journal – Vol. 158 (Highlights) The Dignity Act Could Signal Increasing Support for Immigration Reform on Capitol Hill Gender and Sexual Exploitation of Women Immigrants Divorce a...
The Dignity Act Could Signal Increasing Support for Immigration Reform on Capitol Hill
By Jeremy Robbins, Immigration Impact Miami Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, a freshman Republican from Florida’s 27th congressional district, introduced an immigration reform bill that she calls the “D...
Why USCIS’ New Mission Statement is So Crucial
Thirteen immigrants officially become new U.S. citizens in a special naturalization ceremony on Flag Day at the historic Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia. – Philadelphia, PA / USA – June 14, 2019 ...
The Immigrants Journal – Vol. 157
The Immigrants Journal – Vol. 157 (Highlights) The House Passes the America COMPETES Act, Including Immigration Reforms to Help the U.S. Economy Governor Hochul’s $27M Ida-Relief Fund for Immi...
Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants
There are an exceptionally high number of employment-based visas available this fiscal year (October 2021 through September 2022). In partnership with the U.S. Department of State, we are committed to...
The Immigrants Journal – Vol. 156
The Immigrants Journal – Vol. 156 (Highlights) More Boldness Needed on the Immigration Front Delays at USCIS Will Hamper Biden’s Actions to Help Foreign Workers and Students in STEM Fields How...
New Report Amplifies Concerns About ‘Dedicated Docket’ for Asylum Seekers
Law enforcement check and search migrants from Colombia after turning themselves over to authorities at the United States and Mexico border May 12, 2021 in Yuma, Arizona. (Shutterstock) By Aaron Reich...