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What to Expect Now That Congress Is Back
Congress returned to work this week after a six week recess. While September promises to be a busy month for lawmakers, it is unlikely that immigration reform will be high on their “to do” list. Nonetheless, immigration policy will be affected by any congressional action (or inaction) on spending bills including disagreement over the funding […]
Read MoreEditorial: Same Old Fearmongering from Trump
The charlatan masquerading as the GOP nominee for president continued his smoke-and-mirrors act Wednesday. After a quick and mild-mannered meeting with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, Donald Trump switched gears and offered his usual fire and brimstone take on immigration in a speech in Phoenix. The speech had been touted as a major policy statement […]
Read MoreThe Dream Act, DACA, and Other Policies Designed to Protect Dreamers
This fact sheet provides an overview of the Dream Act and other similar legislative proposals, explains changes made to DACA on March 13, 2019, and provides information about policies at the state level that support Dreamers.
Read MoreNo Childhood Here: Why Central American Children are Fleeing Their Homes
U.S. and regional response must realize that the majority of these children have significant protection needs.
Read MoreDetained Beyond the Limit
This report reveals that individuals are frequently held for days and sometimes even months in holding cells in Border Patrol sectors along the U.S.’ southwest border.
Read MoreThe H-1B Visa Program and Its Impact on the U.S. Economy
This fact sheet provides an overview of the H-1B visa category and petition process, addresses the myths perpetuated about the H-1B visa category, and highlights the key contributions H-1B workers make to the U.S. economy.
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Homepage photos courtesy of: CAFOD Alex Proimos Hammerin Man Immigration 101 photos courtesy of: Allison Turrell DFID. Greg Knapp Katelyn Kenderdine. Kim Davies Michael Fleshman National Museum of American History Smithsonian Institute North Charleston Sebastiaan Ted Eytan Economics of Immigration photos courtesy of: Chris Potter Photos of Money Davis Staedtler DFID. Hammerin Man Mt. Washington […]
Read MoreGovernment Sued For Withholding Records on Immigration Raids
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is continuing to defend the controversial “Operation Border Guardian” program that took more than 100 Central American women and children from their homes in two days of immigration raids last January. According to a lawsuit filed this week by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and the law firm […]
Read MoreThe Contributions of New Americans in Iowa
While only 5 percent of Iowa’s population is foreign-born today, the state is one of several across the country that in recent years have become increasingly attractive to immigrants. While less than 2 percent of Iowa’s population was foreign-born in 1990, that figure had more than doubled—reaching 4.6 percent—by 2010. In more recent years, such […]
Read MoreThe Contributions of New Americans in Iowa
While only 5 percent of Iowa’s population is foreign-born today, the state is one of several across the country that in recent years have become increasingly attractive to immigrants. While less than 2 percent of Iowa’s population was foreign-born in 1990, that figure had more than doubled—reaching 4.6 percent—by 2010. In more recent years, such […]
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