Many cities in the US are becoming more diverse as the Latino population grows. As a result, many experts claim, many areas that have been bastions for the Republican party are now mostly Democratic. This is very noticeable in areas such as Orange County, Santa Ana, and other parts of California. While Republicans have traditionally […]
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In September, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) organized a tour for Guatemalan and Honduran immigration authorities. The aim of the familiarization trip was to help immigration officials get to know the US removal process, immigration policies, and detention system. The trip was also intended to foster cooperation between the three countries. The three-day trip
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In order to become a citizen of the US, an immigrant must typically first apply for a green card and ensure that they meet a number of requirements, including a knowledge of English. One of requirements of naturalization is also continuous residency in the US. Since the requirements for US citizenship are complex, anyone who
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In some cases, getting a visa is a waiting game, as many applicants need to wait for a visa to become available before they are granted a visa. This is because the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) places a cap on the number of immigration visas available to green card seekers each year. In addition,
Immigration fraud is a serious concern for immigration officials concerned that foreign nationals may be marrying US citizens just for a chance at permanent residency. In cases where immigration fraud is suspected, a couple may be asked to prove in court that they did not commit fraud. However, as a recent case shows, one question
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The San Francisco-based U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals recently reversed earlier court rulings by deciding that permanent resident applicants will no longer need to restart the waiting process if they turn 21 while awaiting a derivative green card. The ruling was made in a 6-5 decision and will likely affect tens of thousands of
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According to Alex Nowrasteh, an analyst at the Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity at the Cato Institute, more comprehensive immigration reform is needed in order to bolster the US economy. Nowrasteh believes that the current attempts at reform do not address the problems with immigration bureaucracy and do not allow more skilled workers to
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Cardinal Roger M. Mahony, archbishop emeritus of Los Angeles, had written to the LA Times, appealing to readers to support the Trust Act. Immigration advocates had been appealing for the passing of the bill. The Trust Act would not allow local law enforcement to detain someone they have arrested under Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
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In the US, there is a shortage of skilled workers, especially in areas such as technology and computer industries. The shortage frustrates US companies, who claim that they cannot stay competitive without skilled labor. The shortage also frustrates foreign workers and students, who say they have the skills US employers want but face bureaucratic red
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Under the Obama administration, immigration officials overseeing deportation have been directed to accept same-sex partners as family members. According to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, USCIS field offices will now be asked to redefine “family relationships” to include same-sex marriages and long-term partnerships. While House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi believes that the change is a
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