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American Immigration Council Welcomes Michelle Lapointe as New Legal Director
The American Immigration Council is thrilled to announce that Michelle Lapointe will be joining the team as the new Legal Director. Michelle brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in advancing and defending the rights of immigrants and their families.
Read MoreTransgender and Nonbinary People Describe Discrimination, Harassment, and Mistreatment at Aurora Detention Facility in New Civil Rights Complaint
A new civil rights complaint filed on behalf of a group of transgender and non-binary individuals describes the routine abuse they endured at an ICE detention center in Aurora, Colorado.
Read MoreTanzanian Immigrant Gives Back to Community, Impacting “One Person at a Time”
In this series of profiles in the New Americans in Dallas, we hear the story of a Tanzanian immigrant nurse who gives back to her community, one person at a time.
Read MoreMexican Immigrant Leads Advocacy Work to Promote Sensible Immigration Reform, Helping Pave Opportunities for Immigrant Community
In this series of profiles in the New Americans in Dallas, we hear the story of a Mexican immigrant who advocates for immigrants in his community.
Read MoreEconomic Impact Report: New Americans in Dallas, Texas
Research from the American Immigration Council highlights the key role that immigrants are playing in the City of Dallas’ workforce and as taxpayers, consumers, entrepreneurs, international students, and more.
Read MoreNew Report Shows Immigrants in Androscoggin County, Maine Paid Over $24 Million in Taxes and Held Over $74 Million in Spending Power in 2019
Immigrants play a crucial role in the labor force in southern Maine, according to data in a new report.
Read MoreSTEM-Related Petitions Increase Following USCIS’ Updated Policy Guidance
A recent analysis by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) found that the number of petitions by, or on behalf of, foreign-born workers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) increased following a pair of guidance clarifications the agency made in January 2022. One outlines how foreign-born STEM professionals can qualify for […]
Read MoreImmigrant from Burundi Proves “Anything is Possible,” Even Amidst Challenges
In this series of profiles in the New Americans in Androscoggin County report, we hear from a Burundi Immigrant who believes anything is possible in the United States.
Read MoreSomalian Immigrant Founds Nonprofit to Help Immigrant Community Understand and Navigate Substance Use
In this series of profiles in the New Americans in Androscoggin County report, we hear from a Somalian Immigrant who started a non-profit to combat substance abuse in their community.
Read MoreImmigrant from Djibouti Pursuing Nursing Degree to Continue to Care for Community
In this series of profiles in the New Americans in Androscoggin County report, we hear from a nursing student who escaped forced child marriage and is now looking to provide healthcare access to her community.
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