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Challenging the Expansion of Expedited Removal
The Trump administration wants to increase its power to deport immigrants without a fair day in court through expedited removal. We’re suing. Read More
NAE Statement on House Passage of the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act (H.R.1044). The legislation addresses the decades-long wait times for applicants from places like India, China, or the Philippines by eliminating caps for employment-based visas and raising the family visa cap from 7 percent to 15 percent. 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
NAE Statement on House Passage of the American Dream and Promise Act
Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 (H.R. 6), which provides permanent legal protections and a path to citizenship for 2.5 million Dreamers and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders. “This victory is an important first step towards ending the uncertainty that… Read More
New Report Finds that DACA-eligible Immigrants and TPS Holders Paid $5.5 Billion in Taxes in 2017
New York – Today New American Economy (NAE), a bipartisan research and immigration advocacy organization, released a new report, “Overcoming the Odds: The Contributions of DACA-Eligible Immigrants and TPS Holders to the U.S. Economy… Read More
60 Chambers of Commerce Call on Congress to Protect DACA and TPS
Dear Speaker Pelosi, Leader McConnell, Leader McCarthy, and Leader Schumer: As business leaders representing our nation’s most important industries and regional economies, we are committed to promoting economic growth and job creation for all Americans. From manufacturing to agriculture, and from Main Street to Fortune 500 companies, the United States… Read More
The Roanoke Times: City seeks immigrant input to refine Roanoke planning policies
When Stacey Johnson-Pulliam lost her job in Greensboro during the Great Recession, she and her husband, Chris Pulliam, moved to Salem for a new opportunity. They passed out cookies in their cul-de-sac. Neighbors were friendly. Six years later, the couple moved to Roanoke. That transition, Pulliam told a couple of… Read More
Chinese Immigrant Rerooted Herself in Roanoke—And Became a PhD-holding Professor
Rebecca Chang moved to Roanoke to be with her husband, whom she met while on a work assignment in the United States. This was in 1990, when few from mainland China called Virginia home. Her husband had to briefly travel a few months after she arrived, leaving her alone… Read More
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
Richmond Times-Dispatch Opinion: Luis Angel Aguilar column: Fighting to stay out of the shadows
Since I was 15 years old, I’ve always felt anxious about looking for a job. I worried an employer might discover I was an undocumented immigrant. For nearly a decade, I managed to slide under the radar and take whatever jobs I could get in construction, restaurants and hotel housekeeping. Read More
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