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immigration benefits agency of the United States government
How Defining ‘Refugees’ Shapes the Lives of Millions: The US approach to asylum has changed over its history — first race, then political ideology controlled ...
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Quick Glance: Shaping Lives Through Refugee Definitions
- The evolving definition of 'refugees' has significant impacts on millions, with terms like migrant, refugee, asylum-seeker, and humanitarian parolee carrying legal consequences and perceptions.
- The United States has altered its definition of refugees over time based on geopolitical interests, such as during the Cold War. The nation's immigration policy has been characterized by calculated exclusion.
- The evolution of the term 'refugee' in the U.S. has been marked by racial restrictions, political interests, and the fear of subversion. Legislation reflected geopolitical goals, with the definition of refugees aligned with the fight against communism.
- Contemporary discussions on defining refugees and migrants are influenced by binary thinking, impacting the complex realities of displaced individuals. The polarization between migrants and refugees affects admission practices and the rights of those affected.
House’s ‘Three Amigos’ urge Biden, Mayorkas to move on work permits: The Democratic House trio who became known as the “Three Amigos” for their defiant efforts ...
thehill.com/latino/4599699-three-amigos-biden-mayorkas-undocumented-work-permits/
Visa fees for international artists to tour in US shot up 250% in April: Performing in the U.S. for international musicians just got a lot more complicated ...
apnews.com/article/music-visa-free-interational-artists-immigration-4077f28ce201ab32817b60a650cbd79c
How Biden and Trump compare on border crossings and immigration: Immigration is a top campaign issue amid questions about the pace of illegal border crossings ...
csmonitor.com/USA/2024/0416/biden-trump-immigration-border-crossings
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H-1B visa fraud alive and well amid efforts to crack down on abuse: It's the gold ticket favored by foreign techies – and IT giants suspected of gaming the ...
theregister.com/2024/04/09/h1b_visa_fraud/
Prince Harry renounces British residency, declares US is his 'new country': Prince Harry renounced his British residency and declared the United States as his ...
pagesix.com/2024/04/17/royal-family/prince-harry-renounces-british-residency-declares-us-is-his-new-country/
Work permits grow, but undocumented immigrants are left hungry for access: Long-term undocumented immigrants are gaining traction on demands for legal work ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4577466-work-permits-undocumented-immigrants-asylum-seekers/
Employee shares emotional celebration with boss after asylum request approved: A Virginia employee celebrated the approval of his asylum application with his ...
goodmorningamerica.com/living/story/employee-shares-emotional-celebration-boss-after-asylum-request-108888998
The American Dream!
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Michigan rental aid program has mostly helped refugees despite claims suggesting otherwise
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/15/michigan-rental-aid-program-has-mostly-helped-refugees-gretchen-whitmer-donald-trump-joe-biden/73305705007/
Prince Harry makes huge call on ‘new’ home: Prince Harry listed the United States as his primary residence for the first time since severing his ties to the ...
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/prince-harry-renounces-british-residency-declares-us-is-his-new-country/news-story/deecec30c3b272183bc88581ed3a8c4b
Quick Glance: Harry and Meghan Face Conundrum Over Balmoral Invitation
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could find themselves in a complicated situation, according to an expert, if King Charles invites them to join the Royal Family at Balmoral.
- It is expected that King Charles will extend an invitation to Harry and Meghan to visit the Scottish retreat this year, as it is customary for the monarch to invite family members during the holiday season.
- Royal expert and author Tom Quinn suggests that an invitation to the retreat could present a 'difficult' situation for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
- King Charles has reportedly extended an olive branch to Prince Harry and Meghan by 'hinting' at a visit to Balmoral this summer to improve relationships within the Royal family.
US Visa: New rules for H-1B registration and filing process in 2024: The cost of H-1B registration and petition filing fees for Form I-129 will climb ...
financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-us-visa-new-rules-for-h-1b-visa-registration-and-petition-filing-process-2024-3460797/
Fleeing Haitians pin their hopes on the asylum process: Proving persecution can be a difficult task, even for people from Haiti, where those who have fled say ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/22/metro/asylum-process-haitian-immigrants-boston/
H-2B or not to be: a cautionary tale: H-2B or not to be: a cautionary tale
deccanherald.com/opinion/h-2b-or-not-to-be-a-cautionary-tale-2977213
American Dream Fulfilled! 99-year-old Indian woman gets US citizenship: The Green Card is issued to US immigrants indicating their permanent residence and US ...
financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-99-year-old-indian-woman-gets-us-citizenship-takes-the-oath-of-allegiance-3451184/
US Immigration Fees Revised! 7 changes about petitions postmarked on or after April 1
financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-us-immigration-new-fees-schedule-of-visa-petitions-postmarked-on-or-after-april-1-3447872/
Visa changes for foreign workers are affecting California businesses: Experts said the visa fee hikes could make a difference in some employers’ efforts to ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2024-04-08/visa-processing-fees-foreign-workers-california-business-immigrants
Indian woman gets US citizenship at the age of 99, netizens question American dream
hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/indian-woman-gets-us-citizenship-at-the-age-of-99-netizens-question-american-dream-101712372775541.html
Biden extends some immigrant work permits, potentially saving thousands of jobs: The Biden administration on Thursday is announcing an extension of work permits ...
thehill.com/latino/4573404-biden-immigrant-work-permits/
Advocates and lawmakers ask Biden to expand protection for Haitians, stop deportations
miamiherald.com/news/local/immigration/article286918040.html
Homeland Security will test out using genAI to train US immigration officers: It's all about privacy, civil rights, civil liberties, ok?
theregister.com/2024/03/19/us_department_of_security_talks/
Quick Glance: UN adopts groundbreaking global AI resolution
- The resolution underscores the need for guidelines for safe, trustworthy AI systems and excludes military AI.
- It promotes the positive potentials of AI, calls for bridging digital divides and ensuring equitable access to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- The resolution was a step forward to address the promises and risks of AI, aiming to support developing countries.
- Concerns regarding negative impacts of AI on human rights and data protection are highlighted, emphasizing the need for responsible regulation of the technology.
US Immigration Form Adds New Gender Option: The inclusion of the third gender option caused a stir on social media.
newsweek.com/us-immigration-form-new-gender-option-1885767
US H-1B visa lottery completed! Check if you are eligible to file the petition: USCIS published a final rule that adjusts the fees required for most immigration ...
financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-h-1b-initial-electronic-registration-selection-process-completed-petitioners-notified-3444128/
It’s Not Just Texas: GOP-Led States Push for Tougher Immigration Laws: Bills that echo Texas’ controversial state law on illegal immigration are gaining ground ...
thedailybeast.com/its-not-just-texas-gop-led-states-push-for-tougher-immigration-laws
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Opinion | Keeping Migrants on the Job: The White House can let more asylum seekers keep work permits.
wsj.com/articles/migrants-jobs-citizenship-and-immigration-services-biden-white-house-df655f95
DHS to test AI for immigration officer training, disaster planning: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will test the use of artificial intelligence (AI) ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4539054-dhs-ai-pilot-immigration-disaster-response/
Official details of deadly fire at migrant center in Mexico challenged in investigative report
nbcnews.com/news/latino/official-details-deadly-fire-migrant-center-mexico-challenged-investig-rcna144504
For abused Louisiana, Mississippi migrant workers, securing protections is uphill battle
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/la-ms-migrant-workers-struggle-to-get-new-protections/article_8ac23cc6-d1b9-58af-961c-baa930aaafcd.html
Ukrainians in Washington and the rest of U.S. can remain longer with two-year extension
columbian.com/news/2024/feb/29/ukrainians-in-washington-and-the-rest-of-u-s-can-remain-longer-with-two-year-extension/
Becoming a US citizen is about to get more expensive: The cost of filing an Application for Naturalization form, also known as an N-400, will rise to $760 on ...
newsnationnow.com/us-news/immigration/us-citizenship-more-expensive/
H-1B Visa 2025 registration dates announced, check what’s new: A new organizational account is required to participate in the H-1B Electronic Registration ...
financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-h-1b-visa-registration-for-fy2025-h-1b-cap-to-open-soon-check-dates-3409304/
H-1B initial registration period closed now; process to file petitions modified from April 1
financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-h-1b-initial-registration-period-is-closed-now-process-to-file-petitions-modified-from-april-1-3440960/
The cost of U.S. citizenship is about to rise: Nine million legal residents are eligible to become U.S. citizens. The cost of becoming a naturalized U.S ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/02/19/us-citizenship-application-fee-increase/72578216007/
US to consider mass release of detained migrants over budget woes: A bipartisan bill that would have funded immigration detention collapsed in Congress last week ...
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New visa fees to impact employers who hire foreign-born workers: Employers who hire foreign-born workers in the Houston area are preparing for the effects of new ...
houstonchronicle.com/business/article/new-h1b-visa-fee-19367707.php
New citizenship fees go into effect on April 1. How the change will affect you.: The final rule adjusts certain immigration and naturalization application fees ...
sacbee.com/news/local/article287012645.html
Mayors ask DHS to extend migrant work permits: A group of 43 mayors from around the country are asking the Biden administration and the Department of Homeland ...
thehill.com/latino/4463771-mayors-dhs-migrant-work-permits/
In fight over immigration, Missouri House OKs new citizenship labels for driver’s licenses
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/in-fight-over-immigration-missouri-house-oks-new-citizenship-labels-for-driver-s-licenses/article_96696d1c-ec5d-11ee-923a-4feeadcd13aa.html
59,100 Indians became US citizens in 2023: Indians were the second largest group, by country of birth, to be naturalised in the North American country.
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The Trials of Alejandro Mayorkas: Jonathan Blitzer reports on how the Secretary of Homeland Security has worked for more than a decade to address the dysfunction ...
newyorker.com/magazine/2024/02/26/the-trials-of-alejandro-mayorkas
5 things to know about the Senate border deal: The long-awaited bipartisan Senate border policy and national security deal was finally unveiled Sunday ...
thehill.com/latino/4449725-senate-border-deal-funding-immigration-asylum/
What’s in the Senate’s sweeping $118 billion immigration and foreign aid bill?: Along with funding for Ukraine and Israel, as well as humanitarian assistance for ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/whats-in-the-senates-118-billion-border-and-ukraine-deal
Quick Glance: Biden Urges Action on Border Issue
- Republicans withdraw support for border deal despite Biden's call for resilience.
- Compromise on Ukraine aid and border measures collapses after lengthy negotiations.
- Accusations against Republicans and Trump for hindering national security and humanitarian aid.
- Schumer admonishes Republicans and challenges them to act on border issues.
Americans are increasingly worried about immigration and national identity, poll shows
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Prince Harry faces major sacrifice: Prince Harry may have to renounce a very important part of his ties to the royal family should he follow through on becoming ...
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/prince-harry-faces-major-sacrifice-in-bid-for-us-citizenship/news-story/a1f95fde6ffe68d96d4815c826f39757
Trump vs. Biden on immigration: 12 charts comparing U.S. border security: Here are 12 charts showing the state of the United States immigration system and the ...
washingtonpost.com/immigration/2024/02/11/trump-biden-immigration-border-compared/
Here’s what’s in the Senate’s border security deal: Senate negotiators on Sunday evening released a long-awaited bipartisan deal to address what they called the ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4447957-border-security-deal-senate-heres-whats-in/
Quick Glance: Billion-Dollar Package for Border Policies and International Aid Released
- New bill links border policies with wartime aid for Ukraine, Israel, and other U.S. allies
- President Biden's opportunity to resupply Ukraine with wartime aid
- Investment in U.S. defense manufacturing and substantial military aid for Israel and Asia-Pacific allies
- Overhaul of asylum system at the border and new presidential powers to immediately expel migrants
Immigration fees, including H-1B visas, to jump. Here's how much: Fees for many types of immigration applications, from green cards to H-1B visas ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/immigration-fees-to-increase-in-april-19361381.php
Paid articlePaid H-1B initial registration period to close on March 22: Washington, Mar 19 (PTI) The initial registration period for the H-1B visas, the most sought-after by ...
deccanherald.com/world/h-1b-initial-registration-period-to-close-on-march-22-2942617
Notario fraud leaves immigrants vulnerable to deportation: “We have to be cautious,” an activist said. False promises could lead to legal peril.
tampabay.com/news/2024/03/19/notario-fraud-leaves-immigrants-vulnerable-deportation/
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43 mayors call on Biden admin. to extend immigrant work permits - UPI.com: Nearly four dozen city mayors are calling on the Biden administration to extend work ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/02/13/mayors-extend-immigrant-work-permits/9961707798355/
The Path to Citizenship Is Nearly Impossible. These Groups Aim to Help: The journey to naturalization is unique to each applicant. To learn more about the ...
refinery29.com/en-us/path-to-citizenship-immigration-hardships
The GOP’s false ‘amnesty’ claims give away the game: The argument is apparently going to be that this actually benefits undocumented immigrants ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/05/gops-false-amnesty-claims-give-away-game/
Hui Qin, of Old Westbury, made illegal political contributions of $11G to New York City, congressional candidates
newsday.com/long-island/crime/billionaire-chinese-national-hui-qin-straw-donor-guilty-plea-f3v20kcg
Mike Johnson Mocks Border Patrol on Fox News: Speaker Johnson claimed "the pay structure that's in the bill" is a factor in the Border Patrol union backing a new ...
newsweek.com/mike-johnson-mocks-border-patrol-1867171
USCIS Visa News: H-2B cap for FY 2024 reached, filing dates for supplemental visas announced
financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-uscis-reaches-h-2b-cap-for-h2-fy-2024-announces-filing-dates-for-supplemental-visas-3421540/
H-1B Program: USCIS announces new registration dates, launch of online filing option
financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-uscis-announces-launch-of-online-filing-option-and-new-registration-dates-for-h-1b-program-3390401/
As Border Deal Fails in Senate, Faith Groups Lead Charge for 'Just and Humane' Policy
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The new Asylum Program Fee makes legal immigration less attractive: The Asylum Program fee outsources the shortcomings of our legal immigration system to the ...
thehill.com/opinion/4447789-the-new-asylum-program-fee-makes-legal-immigration-less-attractive/
What is a Green Card: Here’s all you need to know, from eligibility to the application process, new updates, and more
indianexpress.com/article/what-is/what-is-a-green-card-eligibility-application-process-new-updates-9199010/
How to get a work permit in California: Immigrants who are in the state can obtain an Employment Authorization Document in order to work for a specific period
english.elpais.com/usa/2024-02-29/how-to-get-a-work-permit-in-california.html
H-1B visa registration fee to be hiked by 2050%: USCIS announced the dates of the first registration period for the fiscal year 2025 H-1B cap.
financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-big-jump-in-cost-of-us-h-1b-visa-registration-petition-filing-fees-for-form-i-129-from-april-3405710/
Biden doing everything to improve H-1B visa process, says White House: Biden doing everything to improve H-1B visa process, says White House
wionews.com/world/biden-doing-everything-to-improve-h-1b-visa-process-says-white-house-695014
US Visa Latest: Premium processing fee for H-1B visa to be increased from tomorrow
financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-h-1b-and-student-visa-fees-for-premium-processing-to-be-increased-3403615/
It’s lottery season for immigrants seeking work visas: The odds for H-1B visa seekers being selected in the lottery season beginning March 6 are long because of ...
sfchronicle.com/us-world/article/h1b-lottery-18685183.php
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An expert guide to getting Italian citizenship via ancestry: Applying to have your Italian birthright citizenship recognised can be dizzyingly complicated ...
thelocal.it/20230706/explained-how-to-apply-for-italian-citizenship-through-ancestry
Work permit for immigrants in the US: What you need to know: Noncitizens can obtain an Employment Authorization Document depending on their immigration status ...
english.elpais.com/usa/2024-02-22/work-permit-for-immigrants-in-the-us-what-you-need-to-know.html
USCIS issues final rule to adjust immigration fees for EB-5 program and H-1B registrations
financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-uscis-issues-final-rule-to-adjust-immigration-fees-for-eb-5-program-and-h-1b-registrations-3390120/
59K Indians acquired US citizenship last yr, making up 6.7% of new citizens: Further, according to the report, 44,800 (5.1 per cent) of newly enlisted American ...
business-standard.com/india-news/59k-indians-acquired-us-citizenship-last-yr-making-up-6-7-of-new-citizens-124021200036_1.html
EB-5 Visa: What are the rules for job creation and employee count?: Investors may qualify for the EB-5 classification by investing through regional centers ...
financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-us-eb-5-visa-rules-and-requirements-for-eb-5-immigrant-visa-category-and-regional-center-program-3387906/
How to apply for a Green Card in 2024: Everything you must know : Those who are eligible can apply for a Permanent Resident Card, better known as a Green Card
english.elpais.com/usa/2024-02-07/how-to-apply-for-a-green-card-in-2024-everything-you-must-know.html
US of A: Why is EB-5 program a popular route to obtain permanent residency in the USA?
financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-us-pr-visa-recent-policy-announcements-that-make-eb-5-program-more-attractive-for-indian-investors-3382000/
Ask Sophie: What are the latest H-1B lottery updates?: This week, Sophie discusses a myriad of recent updates: The lottery will now be “1 person, 1 chance ...
techcrunch.com/2024/02/07/ask-sophie-what-are-the-latest-h-1b-lottery-updates/
A new rule from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services seeks to ensure all workers have the same chance of being selected for the work visa.
Biden Admin Makes It Free for Some People To Apply for Green Cards: Federal fee changes going into effect on April 1 would benefit those with non-immigrant visas ...
newsweek.com/biden-administration-makes-free-some-people-apply-green-cards-1866999
California Democrat Alex Padilla, Republicans blast Senate border deal. Will it pass?
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article285087407.html
H-1B visa lottery changes benefit startups, immigration lawyers say: Changes to the H-1B visa program should improve the odds for startups of getting their ...
businessinsider.com/h1b-visa-lottery-changes-benefit-startups-hiring-immigrants-2024-2
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US visa news: H-1B process to begin from 6 March; here are 10 important points to know | Mint
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Ask Sophie: What are the USCIS H-1B lottery and filing fee updates?: Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on X Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law ...
techcrunch.com/2024/01/31/ask-sophie-what-are-speedy-visa-and-green-card-options-and-their-uscis-filing-fees-for-founders/
Biden Changing Asylum Costs Could Land Him in Court: New changes to immigrant-related fees could cost employers over the long run, if legal challenges don't ...
newsweek.com/biden-asylum-costs-could-land-court-1866430
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