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Lawsuit Seeks to Shed Light on Customs and Border Protection’s Complaint Process
Washington D.C. – The American Immigration Council (Immigration Council), represented by Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, today filed a lawsuit under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to compel the release of additional documents related to the complaints process at United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Through this suit, the Immigration Council is seeking to update information received […]
Read MoreFounder of Aspiring Americans Wants to Help Other Undocumented Students Excel
It took Akash Patel 22 years to become a U.S. citizen. That’s how long it takes, he says, when you follow proper protocol—the current immigration system is that broken. “My parents, sister, and I came to the U.S. from London on visitor visas in 1993 and immediately applied for green cards,” recalls Patel. “We wanted […]
Read MoreTexas Mayor: America Can’t Turn its Back on Immigrants ‘We Invited’ Here ‘Through Our Conduct’
Austin, Texas, is known for being one of the most creative, innovative cities in the United States. It’s why Steve Adler is so proud to be the city’s mayor — and he knows that to maintain the city’s vibrancy it needs to celebrate its immigrant residents. In Austin, more than 18 percent of all residents […]
Read MoreTeam USA Includes These Immigrants and Foreign-Born Athletes Competing for Gold
As the Olympics kick off in Rio de Janeiro, the U.S. is well-represented by its citizens – both native and foreign born. Forty-seven of those competing on Team USA were born outside of the country. Some like basketball star Kyrie Irving, Boyd Martin who competes in equestrian, rugby player Madison Hughes, and water polo player […]
Read MoreMeet the First Ever Olympic Refugee Team
According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, there are approximately 65 million refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide. Among them are world class athletes who dream of competing in the Olympics, but have been displaced from their homes and had their training disrupted. Many are unable to obtain citizenship and compete for their […]
Read MoreEditorial: Immigration reform needed
Yes, Wisconsin needs immigrants — and the nation needs immigration reform. Current policies and proposals to reduce immigration or deport undocumented workers fly in the face of what the nation needs to maintain a healthy economy. That’s especially true in places like rural Wisconsin, as a coalition of Wisconsin business and civic leaders noted Wednesday […]
Read MoreThe Contributions of New Americans in New Mexico
Over the past several decades, New Mexico has increasingly become the destination of choice for many newly arrived immigrants looking to build lives in America. In 1990, immigrants accounted for slightly more than 5 percent of the state’s total population. By 2010, that share had nearly doubled, reaching 10.1 percent. In more recent years, such […]
Read MoreThe Contributions of New Americans in New Mexico
Over the past several decades, New Mexico has increasingly become the destination of choice for many newly arrived immigrants looking to build lives in America. In 1990, immigrants accounted for slightly more than 5 percent of the state’s total population. By 2010, that share had nearly doubled, reaching 10.1 percent. In more recent years, such […]
Read MoreThe Contributions of New Americans in New Hampshire
New Hampshire is one of several states in the country that, while traditionally not boasting a huge foreign-born population, is increasingly becoming a popular destination for immigrants now. As recently as 1990, just 3.7 percent of New Hampshire’s population was foreign-born. By 2010, that share had grown to 5.4 percent. Such trends have only continued […]
Read MoreThe Contributions of New Americans in New Hampshire
New Hampshire is one of several states in the country that, while traditionally not boasting a huge foreign-born population, is increasingly becoming a popular destination for immigrants now. As recently as 1990, just 3.7 percent of New Hampshire’s population was foreign-born. By 2010, that share had grown to 5.4 percent. Such trends have only continued […]
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