Category: Immigration
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Crisis at the Border Could Bring Down Secretary Appointed by Biden
House Republicans are initiating impeachment proceedings against Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, appointed by President Biden. Lawmakers will argue that Mayorkas has committed serious crimes and misdemeanors in the way he has been handling the southern border of the country. The controversial measure could make Mayorkas the first cabinet secretary to…
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Donald Trump’s Influence Divides Republicans on Immigration
As senators approached a bipartisan agreement that, according to Republican negotiators, would constitute the most conservative border security bill in decades, Donald Trump was winning significant margins in the early Republican primaries, bringing the party’s nomination ever closer. More powerful than ever, the former president opposed the agreement that would also send tens of billions…
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The Controversial New Immigration Law of France
The Constitutional Council of France struck down much of a new and tough immigration law on Thursday (25), issuing a widely anticipated decision that many provisions added by President Emmanuel Macron’s government under pressure from the right were illegal. The nine-member council, which reviews potential legislation to ensure it complies with the Constitution, stated in…
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NYC Immigration Lawyer Accused of Federal Fraud Scheme
A Bronx immigration lawyer and his son are accused of deceiving hundreds of clients by promising them green cards while fraudulently representing them as victims of domestic violence, according to a criminal complaint filed on Monday (22) by the New York Attorney General’s office. The lawyer, Kofi Amankwaa, 69, “allegedly exploited the Violence Against Women…
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Texas Authorities Begin Arresting Immigrants Near the Border
Texas authorities arrested immigrants in Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Wednesday night (17), who were indicted for criminal trespass, marking the first arrests of immigrants since the state took control of the area at the U.S.-Mexico border last week.
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US Extends Waiver of Interview for American Visa Until the End of 2024
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The United States government has renewed the rule, in effect since the Covid pandemic, that allows consulates and embassies to waive the requirement for an in-person interview for the issuance or renewal of certain types of visas. The rule, published at the end of December by the U.S. Department of State, is valid until the…
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US Issues Over 1.1 Million Visas to Brazilians in 2023
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The Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announced on Friday (5) a significant milestone: 1,125,000 visas were issued to Brazilians in 2023. According to the statement, this remarkable increase reflects the joint efforts made by the US consulates across the country to reduce wait times for visa interviews and provide a streamlined…
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Record: US Issues Over 1.1 Million Visas to Brazilians in 2023
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The Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil announced on Friday (5) a significant milestone: 1.125 million visas were issued to Brazilians in 2023. According to the statement, the notable increase reflects the joint efforts made by the consulates across the country to reduce wait times for visa interviews and provide streamlined service.…
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New Immigration Flows to Brazil
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Between 2013 and 2022, the influx of international migrants to Brazil resulted in the birth of 129,800 children to immigrant mothers. This data was released at a seminar organized by the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the creation of the International Migration Observatory (OBMigra), an entity linked to the…
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California Offers Free Health Insurance for Undocumented Immigrants
California has recently become the first state in the country to offer health insurance to all undocumented immigrants. Starting this year, 750,000 adults aged between 26 and 49 will become eligible for Medi-Cal benefits, the health plan offered by the state. It is estimated that the expansion of the benefit will cost $2.6 billion annually…