California lawmakers returning to Sacramento tackle a busy agenda that includes a measure to provide sanctuary to undocumented immigrants living in the United States. The measure, which has already passed in the Senate, is expected to include a contentious fight in the California Assembly. Backed by immigrant and civil rights groups, the bill restricts state …

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As President Trump continues moving forward in amending U.S. immigration policies, supporters of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program working to keep the program in place face charges after arrest in a sit-in protest on the sidewalk outside the White House. Among those arrested is Rep. Luis Gutierrez, an Illinois Democrat with a …

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As uncertainty swirls in how immigration policy under President Trump ultimately plays out, foreign-born entrepreneurs are keeping their heads down in plowing forward on developing their businesses. Despite the delay in implementing the so-called start-up visa program for foreign entrepreneurs launching U.S.-based companies, immigrants still strike an innovative chord. For startup businesses in Massachusetts, incubators …

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Su certificado de naturalización demuestra que usted es un ciudadano estadounidense naturalizado y que ha completado con éxito el proceso de ciudadanía. Un certificado de naturalización puede ayudarlo a demostrar que está autorizado a vivir y trabajar en los Estados Unidos, viajar con un pasaporte estadounidense y votar en las elecciones en los Estados Unidos. …

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Internet trolls target undocumented immigrants with a fake ad for a “Dreamer Day” at trendy coffee retailer Starbucks on August 11 that offers discounted menu purchases. The fake ad is the latest example of scams designed to take advantage of the vulnerable population. The false “Dreamer Day” ad, which originally appeared on the community site …

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offers two competitive grants, totaling up to $10 million, for organizations working with immigrants preparing for naturalization and to promote civic assimilation. The grant opportunities, funded under the Citizenship and Assimilation Grant Program, are geared toward organizations assisting lawful permanent residents (LPRs) with improving English-language skills and increasing their …

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) resumes premium processing for certain H-1B cap-exempt petitioners who are affiliated with institutions of higher education or governmental research associations. The news, which came out through a press release on July 24, means those who are eligible can again file premium processing forms together with an H-1B petition or …

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