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Practice Tip: The Government Answered a Complaint Alleging Administrative Procedure Act Violations – Now What?

Practice Tip: The Government Answered a Complaint Alleging Administrative Procedure Act Violations – Now What?

This practice tip responds to a frequent question from attorneys new to federal court litigation who filed a lawsuit claiming the government violated the Administrative Procedure Act. Read More

New Report Shows Immigrants in Genesee County Paid More than $100 Million in Taxes in 2017

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

No Immigrants No Spice and New American Economy  Host “BBQ Without Borders” in Oakland, California

No Immigrants No Spice and New American Economy Host “BBQ Without Borders” in Oakland, California

We are excited to announce BBQ Without Borders, the Oakland, CA installment of the New American Festival, a first-of-its-kind, cross-country celebration of immigrant contributions to American food, music, dance, art and more. The BBQ will take place on Saturday, October 5 from 5 to 9 PM PST at Impact… Read More

60 Chambers of Commerce Call on Congress to Protect DACA and TPS

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

U.S. Employer Challenges USCIS

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

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

New American Economy and Off Ramp Films Debut Mahira Patkovich: A Refugee Rises

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

The Salt Lake Tribune Commentary: Why this conservative LDS member didn’t vote Republican

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

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

The Advocate Letters: Help immigrants to thrive in community

The Advocate Letters: Help immigrants to thrive in community

In late 2016, a family of Syrian refugees arrived in New Orleans. Forced to flee conflict in their native country, they had almost no material possessions. And though the father had owned a restaurant back in Syria, his poor English had prevented him from obtaining a job. That’s when Community… Read More

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