Washington, D.C., United States – June 14, 2018: Official American government website of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or USCIS. (Shutterstock) By Raul Pinto The backlog of pendi...
Undocumented and Homeless: “We are the City’s Dirty Little Secret”
By Rommel H. Ojeda, Documented NY For the new people that are arriving, the Mayor [Eric Adams] likes to show off like he is doing something because he only cares about his image. As long as they keep ...
TPS Extension “A Critical and Timely First Step.”
Washington, DC – May 11, 2022: TPS activists rally at Union Station to call on the Biden administration to make good on the promise to continue the program along with creating a path to citizenship....
Immigrants and Domestic Violence: What You Need to Know
By Journal Staff Writer October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. And, immigrants are particularly vulnerable because many may not speak English, are often separated from family and friends, and m...
Mayor Adams Discusses Immigration With Reverend Al Sharpton
New polling suggests Americans aren’t buying Republican’s latest political stunt on immigration. A new survey finds just 29 percent of Americans approve of Republican governors busing and flying m...
Governor Hochul Announces Launch of New York State’s Institute for Immigration Integration Research & Policy to Help Immigrants Transition to Community Life, Further Education, and The Workforce
By governor.ny.gov Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of New York State’s Institute for Immigration Integration Research & Policy to help immigrants transition to community life, further...
‘Second Chances’: Racist Law Preventing Citizenship for Black Immigrants Leaves Man Fighting His Case From Afar
By Liz Vinson, SPL Center After being deported, Kelvin Silva said he sometimes finds himself lying on the floor of his apartment, crying. He’s lonely – and alone. He’s scared, knowing that he’...
Manhattan District Attorney Hon Alvin Bragg Discusses Immigration Fraud and Justice for All
By Linda Nwoke, Journal Exclusive As the borough’s first black prosecutor, Manhattan District Attorney Hon. Alvin Bragg is an experienced attorney with over twenty years of experience and is fam...
Moving to the United States from Latin & Hispanic Countries: What You Need to Know
The opportunity of migration can be exciting, daunting, and rewarding. Many nationals from the Latin and Hispanic countries are turning their attention to the United States, the land of opportunity fo...
Temporary Protected Status: What You Need to Know
By Linda Nwoke A recent and unexpected surge of migrants that began as early as May has arrived in New York City, causing a swell of people staying in NYC shelters. In a briefing, Mayor Adams addresse...