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U.S. Employer Challenges USCIS “Not a Specialty Occupation” H-1B Petition Denial of Market Research Analyst Job
In denying the petition, USCIS disregarded substantial evidence that the employer requires a bachelor's or higher degree in a "specific specialty" because of the complexity and specialized nature of the job duties. Read More
New American Economy and Off Ramp Films Debut Mahira Patkovich: A Refugee Rises
UTICA, NY – Today the bipartisan immigration reform group New American Economy and the documentary filmmakers Off Ramp Films debuted a new short film, Mahira Patkovich: A Refugee Rises. At a time when the United States is taking in fewer and fewer refugees, this film explores how crucial… Read More
Fourteen Communities Across the United States Make a Commitment to Welcome New Americans
NEW YORK, NY – Building on the increasing demand from local government, business, and civic leaders who aim to develop concrete strategies to integrate immigrants, foster economic growth, and promote inclusion for all residents, New American Economy (NAE) and Welcoming America are pleased to announce the 14 communities who will receive… Read More
The Salt Lake Tribune Commentary: Why this conservative LDS member didn’t vote Republican
As a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I’ve always considered myself conservative. I believed the Republican Party best promoted the values of family and faith that define my moral core. Yet, during this last election, I did something I never thought I would do:… Read More
NAE Gifts Back Sweepstakes: Abbreviated Rules
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to residents of the 50 United States (incl. DC), who are 18+ (19+ in NE and AL; 21+ in MS) at entry. Begins 12:00 PM ET on 12/14/18; ends 12:00 PM ET on 1/3/19. To enter, follow Sponsor on Instagram and comment on… Read More
USA Today Opinion: Thanksgiving without the sides: Lack of farm labor could make fruits, vegetables unaffordable
This Thanksgiving, as your family gathers together to eat classic holiday sides like green beans, sweet potatoes, corn and apple pie, imagine what it would be like to not have those dishes on your table. Because unless something is done about the lack of qualified agriculture workers that growers… Read More
Ranked: where in the US do immigrants integrate best?
Note: This article is republished from Apolitical’s website. Read the original piece here. Immigration policy — at least at national level — is increasingly getting stalled by divisive politics. In cities, by contrast, innovative approaches to integrating migrants are becoming widespread. But measuring how welcoming different cities are, beyond single… Read More
Iraqi Immigrant Who Served the U.S. Army Now Wants to Serve Maine
Ali Farid and his family had a good life in Iraq. His father worked as an electrical engineer. His mother was trained as an anthropologist. The family of six was safe. And, at age 18, Farid began a lucrative, albeit highly dangerous, job to support his concurrent university law… Read More
WHSV: Study: Immigrants have significant economic impact on Harrisonburg Metro Area
A new study by the “New American Economy” is showing immigrants are having a significant impact on the Harrisonburg Metropolitan Area economy. In 2016, there were 12,599 immigrants in the metro area, which is nearly 10% of the population. Between 2011 and 2016, the immigrant population grew by 73.2% with… Read More
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