Strawberry Beer Margarita Strawberry Beer Margarita can easily be made at home with fresh strawberries. However, fresh strawberries can be replaced with frozen ones if strawberries are not in season! Ingredients: 1 cup ice cubes 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled 1/4 cup of light Mexican beer, try Corona Light or Negra Modelo 2/3 cup lime juice, […]
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President Obama’s immigrant visa modernization plan titled, “Modernizing the Employment-Based Immigrant Visa System” will enable thousands of foreign workers with an approved immigrant petition to get an Employment Authorization Document. To get an EAD under this new plan, employment based immigrant petitions filed on behalf of the foreign workers must have been approved a year
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Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Lincoln Chafee, Martin O’Malley, Jim Webb and Lawrence Lessig, are the six Democratic Presdiential candidates. Read on to know where these candidates stand on immigration reform and other issues. Hillary Clinton Hillary Clinton, 67, spouse of Bill Clinton was the First Lady of the U.S. between 1993 and 2001. She served
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Zen Santos, said to NewAmericaMedia.org that she felt she lacked something before becoming a U.S. citizen. That was because she was not able to vote and integrate into the country. She came to the U.S. in 2008 from the Philippines and obtained citizenship in 2013. Becoming an American citizen has allowed her to have a
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This year’s Green Card Lottery program is called DV-2017. Applications for the year’s lottery program will be accepted between October 1, 2015 12:00 noon, EST and November 3, 2015 12:00 noon, EST. Those interested in taking part in this program will need to file their entries before November 3, 2015. Those who file their entries
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Pope Francis, in his historic address to the U.S. Congress, referenced immigration, gay marriage, abortion, and death penalty. He addressed a joint meeting of the Congress, the first Pope ever to do so. He was invited to address the lawmakers by House Speaker John Boehner. Being a native Spanish speaker, he addressed the U.S. Congress
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Kick off the Hispanic Heritage Month with Frijoles Charros. Frijoles Charros, cowboy beans, named after traditional Mexican horsemen or charros, is an authentic Mexican dish. Pinto beans, onions, garlic and bacon are the main ingredients of Frijoles Charros. Ingredients: 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch strips 3 cups home cooked pinto beans 2 cups
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Jason Shiao, 65, and Lynn Leung, 43, who have orchestrated more than 70 fraudulent marriages were recently arrested. The father-daughter team got large sums of money from Chinese nationals looking to gain permanent resident status in the U.S. They then paired them with homeless U.S. citizens who are desperate for money. The duo charge as
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TPS for the Nationals of Yemen Yemen, which is experiencing widespread armed conflict, has been designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson has designated the country for TPS for 18 months. This designation will let the nationals of Yemen remain and work in the U.S. TPS extension is effective from
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Chorizo and Potato Quiche Chorizo and Potato Quiche is a super simple dish that is perfect for all occasions. These bites are packed with potatoes and chorizo. Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 peeled and diced russet potatoes ¼ cup chopped green onions 2/3 cup grated cheese 4 ounces Spanish chorizo sausage, diced 8 large
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