A conference by Sonia Nazario, Pulitzer Prize winner, is to be hosted by St Thomas University’s School of Law in Miami at noon on the 8th November in the Moot Court Room. Ms Nazario collaborated with the STU Immigration Clinic on a recent case that inspired her to make the generous offer to speak at […]
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The future of thousands of immigrants could be at stake with the US Supreme Court yesterday considering whether or not to extend a rule that forces lawyers to inform their clients who do not have US citizenship that they may face deportation if they plead guilty to criminal charges. This decision could prove to be
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Despite the fact that Washington is just one out of only two states in the United States that do not need applicants to display proof of residency such as US citizenship or a green card when they apply for a drivers license, the fight for the positions of governor and attorney general has resulted in
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The American Civil Liberties Union in Iowa is asking the Iowa Department of Transportation Director, Paul Trombino, to decide whether or not young immigrants who have been granted with deferred action status are to be allowed to obtain state IDs as well as other drivers’ licenses. On October 17th, the attorney of the American Civil
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United States Citizenship and Immigration Services have announced recently that citizens of Canada who apply for Trade NAFTA status can make use of Form I-129 regardless of whether or not they are living inside the United States. A special economic relationship was created between Canada, the United States and Mexico by the North American Free
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Six immigrant soldiers have been honored by the National Guard in Arkansas by receiving US citizenship on October 9th this year, North Little Rock CBS affiliate KTHV says. Individuals do not have to be US citizens in order to serve in the military but the brand new title means that foreign nationals can feel more
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Immigrants applying for naturalization in Massachusetts will be able to get free assistance with their immigration questions and applicants, thanks to a group of volunteers in Brockton. The volunteers include law students, interpreters, attorneys, and others who will be able to answer questions, help fill out immigration forms, screen applicants, and assist with other issues.
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According to experts, there are an estimated 4.5 million American children who are born in the US to undocumented immigrants. By birthright, these children are US citizens but are in some cases unable to enjoy the full benefits of citizenship due to their family’s immigration status. For example, many colleges and universities require applying students
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The stories of those who gain US citizenship vary widely. Some are quiet stories of someone falling in love with a US citizen and getting married. Some are more dramatic stories of someone overcoming terrible conditions to come to the US. In many cases, it takes these individuals years to become naturalized citizens of the
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Since this is an election year, presidential candidates have been campaigning hard about the issues that affect US citizens. However, according to an organization known as American Citizens Abroad (ACA), the candidates have been missing one group of voters and their issues: US citizens living outside of the US. The organization has written to the
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In the US, most business and work is done in English, but English has never been declared the official language of the country. Iowa Republican Congressman Steve King hopes to change that and has introduced the English Language Unity Act, which will be reviewed by The House Judiciary Committee. If passed, the bill would make
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