2015 Featured News

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When Permanent Residents Commit Crimes

Once you become a permanent resident of the United States, you automatically assume numerous responsibilities, one of which is to obey all of this country's laws. Since being a permanent resident ...
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Vaccinations for Visa Applicants

Under United States immigration law, immigrant visa applicants are required to obtain certain vaccinations before they can be issued an immigrant visa. The panel physicians who conduct medical ...
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Information on Family Immigration

Are you a U.S. citizen who wants to bring a family member to the U.S. so they can become a lawful permanent resident? When a foreign national becomes a lawful permanent resident of the United States, ...
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Paris Attacks Spark U.S. Debate on Immigration

On Nov. 17, U.S. lawmakers called for tighter scrutiny of Syrian refugees coming to the United States in light of the deadly Paris attacks. The attack on France has caused U.S. lawmakers to rethink ...
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Immigration DNA Testing

In recent years, the United States government has discovered that genetic testing is a valuable tool that can verify a stated biological relationship when no other credible evidence is available for ...
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About Humanitarian Parole

If for some reason you are not admissible into the United States, you may still be able to come to the U.S. for a temporary period of time if there is a compelling emergency that affects your safety. ...
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Pope Francis Urges Congress to Embrace Immigrants

Travelling to the U.S. for the first time, the pope pleaded with the American people to welcome immigrants with open arms. On Sep. 24, addressing a joint meeting of Congress, Pope Francis asked ...
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Immigration Relief for Abused Children

It happens more than we might think, especially in border towns: Undocumented children are smuggled across the border by their parents or relatives, only to be abused, neglected, or abandoned by their ...
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Wisconsin Dairy Farmers: We Want Immigration Reform!

Wisconsin dairy farmers are pushing for immigration reform; they want a federal labor policy that will guarantee they will have enough employees to continue operations and expansion. It is estimated ...
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Temporary Protected Status is Extended to Haitians

Jeh Johnson, the Secretary of Homeland Security has extended Haiti's designation for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for another 18 months. The extension will be effective January 23, 2016 ...
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Fatal Shooting at Pier Fuels Immigration Debate

A shooting that took the life of a 32-year-old woman has fueled a nationwide immigration debate. On July 13, the victim's parents said in a television news interview that they supported a proposal ...
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Immigration Protection for Victims of Human Trafficking

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in the United States, people are being bought, sold, and smuggled as modern-day slaves. The victims of human trafficking are trapped in lives of ...
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Nepal is Designated for Temporary Protected Status

On April 25, 2015, a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, killing nearly 9,000 people and injuring more than 23,000. The earthquake flattened entire villages and left hundreds of ...
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Woman Dies in California Border Patrol Boat Collision

On June 18, 2015, a woman died when a boat packed with undocumented immigrants collided with a U.S. Border Patrol vessel off the coast of the North County in Oceanside, California, near San Diego. In ...
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Immigrant Visa Petitions for Battered Spouses and Children

If you are a battered spouse or child, you may file an immigrant visa petition under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which was amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Under the ...
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Obama’s Immigration Plan Blocked by Federal Court

On Tuesday, May 26, 2015, a federal appeals court in Louisiana blocked Obama's immigration plan to protect as many as 5 million illegal immigrants from deportation. The decision was made by a ...
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New Immigration Galleries Opening at Ellis Island Museum

In recent years, President Obama has focused on fixing America's "broken immigration system," proving that immigration in America is an unending story. While the story ended on Ellis ...
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Can I Get Deported for a Drug Offense?

The most common reason why people are placed in removal proceedings is because there is evidence that they have broken a state or federal law. In the United States, if you commit a drug offense, you ...
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Becoming a U.S. Citizen

If you are interested in becoming a citizen of the United States voluntarily, you must meet all of the requirements set forth by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. To begin, you must be at ...
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USCIS Accepting H-1B Petitions as of April 1, 2015

On March 12, 2015, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that as of April 1, 2015, the USCIS began accepting H-1B petitions, which are subject to the 2016 fiscal year cap. ...
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