Category: Immigration
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Cora, Carolina, Conceição…
Cora Coralina “The folkloric elements that were part of Anna’s daily life served as inspiration for that fragile woman to become the owner of an unmatched voice, and her poetry reached a level of literary quality never before attained by any other poet from the Brazilian Midwest.” “A master of powerful words, Anna wrote with…
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How Long Is It Taking to Get a Green Card Through Family Petition?
Family-based immigration involves individuals moving to the United States to reunite with their spouse, children, and/or parents. According to recent data from the Department of Homeland Security, spouses, dependent children, and parents trying to join family members in the U.S. have average wait times of nearly a year.
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New Survey: Americans Excited About the Idea of Mass Deportation
Half of Americans – including 42% of Democrats – say they would support mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, according to a new Axios Vibes survey conducted by The Harris Poll.
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Biden Considers Granting Work Authorization to Spouses of American Citizens
The White House is evaluating ways to provide temporary legal status and work authorizations to immigrants married to U.S. citizens, three sources familiar with the matter reported on Monday (22). The measure could energize some Democrats ahead of the presidential elections in November. Democratic lawmakers and advocacy groups are urging President Joe Biden to take…
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American Mayor Invites Immigrants to Move There
Quinton Lucas, the Democratic mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, stated in a post on X that all immigrants are welcome in his city. He even reached out to some of the cities most affected by immigrants crossing the borders of the United States in the past two years, notably Denver and New York. “Everyone is…
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New Immigrants Obtain Work Permits. And What About Immigrants Who Have Lived in the Country for Years?
President Joe Biden announced last September that his administration would extend work permits to nearly half a million Venezuelans, many of whom are immigrants who have just crossed the border illegally. And what about that father or mother of two American children who have been living in the United States since the 1980s, working and…
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Controversial Texas Immigration Law Remains Suspended
Hours after the U.S. Supreme Court granted Texas authorities permission to arrest immigrants suspected of crossing the southern border of the country without authorization, an appeals court prevented the state from enforcing the controversial law known as SB4. In an order issued late Tuesday night (19), a panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals…
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Record Number of Wealthy Americans Seeking Alternative Citizenship
An investment immigration consultancy claims it is recording a record number of wealthy Americans seeking ways to obtain residency rights abroad or additional citizenships. Mehdi Kadiri, head of Henley & Partners, said that in 2023 he saw more Americans inquiring about residency and citizenship by investment than in any other year, breaking the record set…
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Refugees to Receive Work Authorizations in 30 Days Under New USCIS Regulation
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new streamlined work authorization process for refugees in the U.S. Refugees will now only have to wait 30 days to receive their Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) after being admitted to the country.
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2023: Deadliest Year on Record for Migrants
At least 8,565 people died on migration routes worldwide in 2023, making it the deadliest year on record, according to data collected by the IOM’s Missing Migrants Project. The total deaths in 2023 represent a tragic 20% increase compared to 2022. The total from last year surpasses the number of dead and missing globally in…