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16Feb

USCIS to Welcome 17,800 New U.S. Citizens During Presidents Day Naturalization Ceremonies

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will honor Presidents Day by welcoming approximately 17,800 new U.S. citizens during 148 naturalization ceremonies across the country from Feb. 14 through Feb. 22. “I am very proud that nearly 18,000 immigrants will become U.S. citizens this week,” said USCIS Acting Director Lori Scialabba. “It is special […]

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10Feb

Asian Immigrants Surpass Hispanics As Biggest Immigrant Wave To U.S.

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A new study has found that the U.S. has seen a higher level of Asian immigration to the country than immigration of Hispanics; perhaps revealing a future decrease in undocumented immigration and increase in demand for highly-skilled workers. About 430,000 Asians, or 36 percent of all new immigrants, arrived in the U.S. in 2010, according […]

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8Jan

California Court Rules Undocumented Immigrant Can Be a Licensed Attorney

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Written by Amanda Peterson Beadle The California Supreme Court ruled last week that Sergio Garcia, a Mexican undocumented immigrant who has spent more than 17 years living in the U.S., should be licensed to practice law in the state of California. In the unanimous decision, California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye wrote it is “extremely unlikely” that Garcia would be […]

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8Jan

State Lawmakers Seek to Make College More Affordable for Young Immigrants

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Written by Amanda Peterson Beadle The movement for in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants got off to a quick start in 2014 when Virginia state Del. Alfonso H. Lopez (D) introduced the Virginia Tuition Equality Act. This is the third time Lopez has attempted to pass the bill, which would permit undocumented residents to pay in- state tuition […]

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12Dec

Supreme Court Considers Restrictive Interpretation of Child Status Protection Act

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Written by Mary Kenney Earlier this week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Mayorkas v. Cuellar de Osorio, a case challenging the government’s restrictive interpretation of the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). The CSPA provides relief for the longstanding problem of children included on a parent’s visa application who “age out” – that is, turn […]

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12Dec

U.S. Must Confront Challenges of Attracting Global Innovation Talent

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Written by Paul McDaniel Across the United States, innovative industries in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields have driven economic growth and job creation nationally and in metropolitan areas throughout the country. And the human capital—the people who are leading these innovations—comes not only from homegrown talent but also from a global labor market and talent pool. The U.S. […]

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