Two studies in two different states have analyzed whether immigrants (both documented and undocumented) have a positive or negative impact on the economy. Among other results from the Kansas- and Missouri-based studies, researchers found the following: Some industries would have…
After the school-shooting tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, the media and the political pundits speculated that new gun control legislation would surpass immigration reform on the U.S. Congress priority list. In reality, Congress handles multiple topics at a time all the…
Much of what we read about regarding immigration reform has to do with lawmakers finding new ways to keep people from living illegally within our borders. However, there are some groups working to keep certain immigrants living here, because it can be a good thing for everyone – the immigrants and the natural born citizens.
If you follow the news, it seems immigration laws are more prevalent than ever. But our nation actually has a long history of immigration reform. Below are the top 5 defining moments in immigration history. 1. Naturalization Act of 1790. The…
The state of Illinois is moving forward with a bill that would give driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants.
In recent days, the STEM Jobs Act, which stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, has been approved by politicians in the U.S. House of Representatives. If it becomes law, immigrants with green cards who work in those fields would…
Now that the Presidential elections have passed, members of both the Democratic and Republican parties have been calling for revisions of current immigration policies. The Associated Press reports that Senators Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) an Lindsay Graham (R-S.C.) have again been…
Cuba’s decision to make it easier to exit its borders could impact immigration policy here in the United States. Since 1966, Cuban refugees who arrive in America are automatically granted political asylum and a path to permanent residency. This is…
President Obama has directed immigration officials to recognize same-sex partners as family members in deportation cases. According to recent reports, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano notified immigrations and customs offices to interpret the phrase “family relationships” to include long-term, same-sex…
Immigration officials are seeing a drop in the number of people applying for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. This is the program initiated by President Obama in June of 2012 that would waive, temporarily, deportations for anyone whose…