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Last February the U.S. military instituted a pilot program to allow for certain temporary immigrants to enter into the Armed Forces in key, strategically important positions. The program has been a great success and will hopefully expand in the coming years. Over a thousand recruits have enlisted through the program. The program allows for foreign … As many know, the U.S. government has recently extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Haitians living in the United States on January 12, 2010. The Immigration bar of New York City, in conjunction with many NYC community organizations, is set to hold numerous free legal clinics for Haitians seeking to apply for TPS. The … Dairy farmers across the United States are seeking passage of a much needed AGjobs bill that will include a guest worker program. According to Dairy Today, nearly half of the U.S.’s dairy work force are immigrants. Facing increased I-9 audits from ICE, dairy employers are increasingly asking for the passage of an AGjobs bill that … Continue reading “Dairy Farmers Seek AGjobs Bill with Guest Worker Program” Following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (“USCIS”) acted immediately and granted Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) to Haitians in the United States. TPS, which is granted for eighteen months, allows for unauthorized Haitians to remain in the United States without fear of removal and deportation back to a recovering Haiti. … Continue reading “Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Granted To Haitians” The New York Times is reporting that government officials tried to downplay the death of immigrants at detention centers. America’s detention system has already been highly criticized and is set for reshuffling under the Obama Administration. This report, and its fall out, will certainly add fuel to the fire for drastically reforming the detention center … Continue reading “NY Times Reports Government Tried Downplaying Deaths At Detention Centers” Dr. Raúl Hinojosa-Ojeda of the University of California-Los Angeles recently released the report, Raising the Floor for American Workers: The Economic Benefits of Comprehensive Immigration Reform. The report concludes that America would stand to gain at least $1.5 trillion in added Gross Domestic Product over ten years. Additionally, the report states that comprehensive immigration reform … Continue reading “New Report Shows Economic Benefits of CIR” The virtues of the U visa are showcased in a recent New York Times article. The U visa is a newly available visa and is meant to protect immigrant victims of violent crime who cooperate with law enforcement. The article showcases the U visa’s use in domestic violence situations. The U visa has been on … According to the Boston Globe’s Boston.com, dozens of the stadium’s would-be snow removers were detained on Wednesday after the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency pulled over a van and detained numerous individuals thought to be unauthorized workers. The enforcement action has caused great concern in the Guatemalan immigrant population of Boston as those who were … For years the United States has stood alone in banning individuals with HIV from entering the United States. This ban has caused significant hardship for relatives of U.S. citizens and many others. Last year, the ball started rolling for the removal of the ban and, as of last Monday, the ban is no more. Now … by Alison More an idea than a location, Silicon Valley is a culture of risk and reward – go hard, go fast, go for broke. If you succeed, you reap the rewards – if you falter, you start anew with a different idea. This mindset is capitalism at its best and has garnered America … Continue reading “Silicon Valley to Congress: We Need Startup Visa” by Svilen.milev The Federal Government agreed to stop its immigration inquiry into Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation after the company agreed to pay the government $4.5 million dollars over three years and to use more stringent hiring standards. The corporation, a chicken processor, has admitted no criminal or civil wrongdoing. However, the business is just now … Continue reading “Immigration Inquiry Ends After Company Agrees To Pay $4.5 Million” On New Year’s Day the national push for comprehensive immigration reform got a boost of energy as Mayor Bloomberg pledged to make immigration reform a centerpiece of his administration’s agenda. Mayor Bloomberg made the announcement during his swearing in ceremony at New York City Hall. The Sunday before, Mayor Bloomberg made the statement, “We’re committing … Continue reading “NYC Mayor Bloomberg To Support Immigration Reform” Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Sudan has been extended until November 2, 2011 by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). TPS is an immigration status that is granted to eligible nationals of a designated country who are temporarily unable to safely return to their home country because of an emergency situation, including … The closest thing the United States has to a “job-creating” visa is the EB-5 investor visa. The EB-5 visa allows for foreign nationals to enter the United States and obtain lawful permanent residency in return for investing one million dollars ($500,000 in certain circumstances) in a newly formed American company. Additionally, the Eb-5 visa requires … |
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