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This Week: Welcoming Week
Last Friday, September 16, marked the start of this year’s Welcoming Week, an initiative of Welcoming America, which connects local leaders, non-profits, and civic organizations to create inclusive policies and programs aimed at welcoming and integrating newcomers into local communities. Last year, more than 22,000 people participated in Welcoming Week through 245 events in more than 80 […]
Read MoreA Nation of Immigrants Celebrates Welcoming Week
Americans hold dear the ideal that the United States is a nation of immigrants. In fact, most Americans can easily recount their own family’s immigration history, and while we may hold differing views on how to update our outdated immigration system, the enduring knowledge that America was built by immigrants—and will always be a nation of […]
Read MoreUnited States-Mexico Internship Program: Prospective Interns
Applications for the 2016-2017 United States-Mexico Internship Program are now closed. United States –Mexico Internship Program participants sponsored by the American Immigration Council become part of a network that is committed to providing cultural exchange and work-based learning opportunities for Mexican students as a part of our nationally-recognized role as a leader in challenging the […]
Read MoreHearing Reveals Ongoing Civil Rights Abuses at Border Patrol Checkpoints
Under current law, the Border Patrol is allowed to conduct certain enforcement activities within 100 miles of the U.S-Mexico border that it isn’t permitted to in areas further interior. In fact, some have dubbed this 100 mile radius a “constitution-free zone” because of the broad authority Border Patrol exercises there. One example of their activities […]
Read MoreWhat 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 More#GatewaysKC: A look at the economic impact of immigrants in Kansas City
The Kansas City region is one of 20 communities across the country selected to participate in the national Gateways for Growth initiative, an effort sponsored by New American Economy (NAE) and Welcoming America to welcome and integrate immigrants as part of an economic growth strategy. Though the immigration debate has been divisive along the campaign […]
Read MoreWhite House Announces Proposed Rule to Encourage Foreign Entrepreneurs to Do Business in the United States
The White House announced a proposed rule to encourage entrepreneurs throughout the world to develop their ideas and create jobs in the U.S. This long-awaited initiative is part of the executive actions announced in November 2014. Under current immigration law, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has discretionary authority to grant parole on a case-by-case basis […]
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 MoreEight Foreign-Born Olympians Win Medals for Team USA
This year, nearly 50 foreign-born athletes proudly represented the U.S. as part of the Olympic team in Rio de Janeiro, and eight of them won medals. Kerron Clement, born in Trinidad and Tobago, won Gold in the men’s 400 meter hurdles (Track and Field). Kyrie Irving, who won gold with the U.S. Men’s Basketball team, […]
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.
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