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Naturalization in the United States
This fact sheet provides an overview of the benefits of obtaining naturalized citizenship in the United States, as well as information about the naturalized population and those who meet the eligibility criteria.
Read MoreICE Will Be Required to Wear Body Cameras in a Win for Transparency—But the Implementation Will Be Key
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a policy on January 12 calling for ICE personnel to wear body cameras in most situations when carrying out enforcement duties. According to ICE Deputy Director Patrick J. Lechleitner, the move is designed to build public trust by enhancing “accountability, effectiveness, and transparency in [ICE’s] law enforcement tactics.” […]
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Data Interactives Immigration in America, explained through data visualization The United States Is More Diverse Than Ever, in More Places Than Ever Date: September 23, 2021 The highly anticipated release of local data from the 2020 Census showed that the United States is more racially and ethnically diverse than it has ever been. To measure […]
Read MoreNew EOIR Memo Updates Protections for Children in Immigration Court
A new memo issued last month by the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) lays out improved guidelines for immigration court cases involving children. The memo is a welcome acknowledgment that children in removal proceedings are navigating a system created for adults and therefore need special protection. The guidelines apply to all immigration court cases […]
Read MoreBiden v. Texas – A Legal Showdown on the Southern Border Wages On
Written by Chelsie Kramer, Texas State Organizer and Emma Winger, Deputy Legal Director Texas is once again making national headlines after a woman and two children drowned in the Rio Grande while attempting to cross the river on January 12. The horrific event is just the latest in a long stream of intensifying disputes about […]
Read MoreThe Growing Demand for Healthcare Workers in New York
In this report, The Growing Demand for Healthcare Workers in New York, we highlight the contributions that professionally licensed immigrants make in high-demand healthcare occupations that require a professional or occupational license.
Read MoreState Department Extends Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waivers Indefinitely
The State Department announced an update to its discretionary interview waiver policy for nonimmigrant visa applicants on December 21, 2023. It replaces the temporary policies in place for almost three years. Most importantly, the State Department made this a standing policy that will be reviewed annually, which will decrease uncertainty for many stakeholders. Interview waivers […]
Read MoreFederal Court Approves Settlement Providing Protections for Thousands of Asylum Seekers
A federal judge in Seattle issued an order approving a settlement agreement providing protections for detained asylum seekers who face prolonged delays before being screened to apply for protection from persecution and torture.
Read MoreNew Americans in Prince George’s County and the Impact of COVID-19 on Vulnerable Communities in the Region
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted vulnerable communities in the United States, such as racial and ethnic minorities and immigrants. The American Immigration Council (the Council) conducted a survey of Prince George’s County residents to learn how to better support vulnerable communities.
Read MoreSCOTUS to Decide When Courts Can Review Decisions about Immigration Relief… Again
Families are complicated. Especially during the holidays, that’s something we can all agree on. But most of us can’t – or will never have to – imagine being forcibly separated from our closest relatives because an overworked immigration judge (IJ) misapplied a legal standard in deciding whether someone is entitled to stay in the United […]
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