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Tampa Bay Times Column: U.S. House should pass Dream and Promise Act
Eight years ago, I was living every college graduate’s nightmare: After spending so much time and money studying health science at Hillsborough Community College, I was stuck making minimum wage as a manager at a local shoe store. As an undocumented immigrant without a work permit, I didn’t have many… Read More
Reinstatement of Removal
This practice advisory provides an overview of the reinstatement statute and implementing regulations, including how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issues and executes reinstatement orders. Read More
Houston Chronicle Opinion: Texas has a nursing shortage. Don’t prevent me from becoming one.
As a freshman at Texas Woman’s University, I’m working toward my dream of becoming a nurse. I hope to give compassionate care to Texans and also help address the state’s nursing shortage because of a growing demand for nurses and lack of… Read More
Austin American Statesman Commentary: Repeal would hurt all Texans, not just undocumented like me
As a student teacher at several Austin middle schools, I like seeing how excited my Hispanic students are to have a teacher who looks like them. I want my presence in the classroom to inspire young people from all backgrounds – including undocumented immigrants like me – and demonstrate that… Read More
The Philadelphia Inquirer Opinion: A long walk to a new life: Ragged sneakers remind Cherry Hill immigration lawyer what’s at stake for asylum-seekers
The sneakers are worn and ragged, with bits of dirt and thorn still embedded in the soles. Someone else might have tossed them out. But to Luis Canales, they’re precious. In these shoes he walked thousands of miles, from Honduras to Mexico to Texas, to safety and freedom and all… Read More
New American Economy Endorses the Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019
Today Senators Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Mike Lee (R-UT) and Representatives Ken Buck (R-CO) and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) introduced a bicameral and bipartisan bill, the Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019 (H.R. 1044 and S. 386). New American Economy issued the following statement in support of this legislation:… Read More
Denver Westword Op Ed: Trump’s Proposed Public Charge Rule Will Hurt Immigrants — and American Families
As an advocate for health-care access and reproductive justice, I help people understand their rights and access important services, including public benefits. Programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, better known as SNAP, have especially benefited immigrant families who are working to build a life for themselves in a new… Read More
New American Economy Statement on President Trump’s Immigration Proposal
Following President Trump’s speech on Saturday, January 19, New American Economy issued the following statement: “Americans want a secure border and immigration reform that provides permanent protections for Dreamers and Temporary Protected Status holders,” said John Feinblatt, President of New American Economy. “Today’s proposal falls short. Protections that are only temporary… Read More
Orlando Weekly Op-ed: By filling jobs, paying taxes and creating new businesses, immigrants add value to Orlando
In the nearly eight years I’ve been teaching citizenship and English language classes within the Orange County Public Library system, I’ve helped thousands of people become citizens of our great nation. It’s amazing to see what happens when they pass the exam; several students have increased their earning potential and… Read More
Steve Rao’s December 2018 Interview with NAE Executive Director Jeremy Robbins for “Leaders and Legends”
Listen to the interview below from Saturday, December 1. https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/01122018.mp3… Read More
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