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Council Sues USCIS To Obtain Records About Humanitarian Parole Applications of Afghan Nationals
This Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) suit seeks to compel U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to disclose information about the massive delays in processing of applications for humanitarian parole filed for Afghan nationals who have not been able to travel to the United States. Read More
New American Economy Policy Internship
New American Economy (NAE) is seeking a remote, paid Policy Intern to assist with tracking and researching immigration and economy-related policies and legislation, copy editing fact sheets, writing literature reviews, and assisting with some government and political climate analysis. Individuals who are self-starters, strong communicators, and eager to learn many aspects… Read More
Strategies and Considerations in the Wake of Niz-Chavez v. Garland
This practice advisory by the Council and partners provides an overview of the Niz-Chavez v. Garland decision and its impact on eligibility for cancellation of removal; eligibility for post-conclusion voluntary departure and broader applications of the decision. Read More
Council Sues Immigration Agencies for Records of Enforcement Databases
This Freedom of Information Act lawsuit seeks to uncover information about the databases and systems that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agencies use in immigration enforcement. Read More
New ranking of top 100 cities shows Midwestern cities are becoming more welcoming to immigrants
New York, NY – Today, New American Economy released the 2019 Cities Index, a national ranking of the top 100 cities on how effectively they are integrating immigrants. This year, Chicago, IL ranks No. 1, followed by Chula Vista, CA, Jersey City, NJ, and San Francisco, CA. The 2019… Read More
New Report Shows Immigrants in Genesee County Paid More than $100 Million in Taxes in 2017
GENESEE COUNTY, MI – Immigrants paid more than $100 million in taxes in Genesee County in 2017, according to new research from New American Economy (NAE) in partnership with the City of Flint Mayor Karen Weaver‘s Office and the International Center of Greater Flint. In addition to their… Read More
Indian-American Engineer Calls Charlotte ‘One Big Family’
For Arun Nair, one memory stands out about his relocation to North Carolina. The year was 2011, 13 years after he’d moved to the United States, and he was working in Columbus, Ohio. He had just packed up his apartment to move to Charlotte to take a job with Wells… Read More
Raids Response Materials for Individuals with Final Removal Orders
These template materials will assist attorneys representing individuals with final removal orders issued by the Executive Office for Immigration Review. Read More
Omaha World Herald Midlands Voices: Chasing the dream, fulfilling the promise
On June 5, the House passed the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019. With it, our country took a step towards protecting 1.3 million DACA-eligible residents and more than 318,000 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders who live in the U.S. Nebraska’s own Rep. Don Bacon chose to do the… Read More
Knoxville News Sentinel Opinion: Welcoming refugees like me is what makes America great
Two years ago, when my restaurant was vandalized with a white supremacist slogan, I decided not to press charges. Instead, I told my customers and friends that whomever was responsible was welcome to come in for a meal and ask me any questions he or she might have about my… Read More
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