These questions, says immigration lawyer Ira Kurzban, are asked to see whether an applicant obtained their residence validly, a prerequisite for citizenship. US immigration authorities have, he says, become “very exacting” on this point over the past 10 years. The US Citizenship and Immigration Service didn’t respond to an inquiry about whether forms used by […]
Pittsburgh has made its mark as a hub for autonomous vehicle development, and technologists from all over the world are coming to be part of it. Ashton Fagg came to the US from Australia with ties to the scene at Carnegie Mellon University. Since immigrating, he’s bounced around from Uber’s AV department, to self-driving vehicle […]
We often overestimate the number of immigrants in our own countries. Take the United States, for instance. The average American believes a whopping 33% of the population is foreign-born. Yet, official government figures paint a different picture: the actual percentage is closer to 15%. That’s less than half of what people think. Japan presents a […]
The Netherlands has taken a bold step in reshaping its immigration landscape. Prime Minister Dick Schoof’s right-wing coalition, which includes Geert Wilders’ Party for Freedom, has announced sweeping changes to asylum policies. These new measures aim to significantly reduce the number of asylum seekers entering the country. The government plans to shorten temporary residence permits […]
(NewsNation) — Former President Donald Trump vowed to seize money and assets from criminal migrant gangs and the cartels, saying he would give it to the victims of crimes committed by people in the U.S. illegally. “We’re going to get them out fast. We’re going to get them out,” Trump said. “I’m announcing that for […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links Business Local Business News Local News National Lawyers and business groups in B.C. say the proposed drop in immigration will hurt the labour market, and separate families and post-secondary students. Published Oct 29, 2024 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free […]
WASHINGTON—In an update that will require those sitting for the exam to demonstrate the full range of skills necessary to take part in American civic life, government officials announced Monday that a newly revised citizenship test asks immigrants to name every U.S. state where they’re not welcome. “We want to ensure our newest citizens know […]
With an aging population and a decline in US-born workers, Pennsylvania will soon need a new workforce to sustain economic health. Immigrants are playing a pivotal role in fulfilling these needs, according to a recent report from workforce development nonprofit Upwardly Global and the American Immigration Council. The report analyzed 2022 data across several states […]
This is a guest post by Fiona McEntee, managing attorney of McEntee Law Group, Stephen Yale-Loehr, of counsel at Miller Mayer, LLP and professor of immigration law at Cornell Law School, and Dan Berger, a partner at Green & Spiegel and an academic fellow at Cornell Law School. Mukul Patnaik came to the United States […]
The blueprint of Trump’s deportation plan: A questionable approach by Eisenhower – CBS News Watch CBS News Former President Donald Trump has pledged to deport millions of undocumented migrants, a plan modeled after a 1954 operation that historians say ultimately did not work. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live […]