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Strengthening America’s Workforce of Immigrant STEM Workers by Expanding the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program
July 26, 2024
The United States faces a critical imperative: keeping some of the brightest minds in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in the country to secure our workforce advantage in these fields and fuel economic growth and global competitiveness. The American Immigration Council, along […]
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Houston Celebrates Over 2,200 New Citizens in Historic Naturalization Ceremony
July 25, 2024
Naturalization is viewed by many as the end point of an immigrant’s journey—the finish line—and for good reason. The path to naturalization can take many years and requires immigrants to navigate a complicated, costly process and overcome multiple hurdles. But becoming a naturalized U.S. […]
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Lawsuits Reveal Labor Abuses Faced by Some Migrant Workers on TN Visas
July 25, 2024
Written by Andrea Solis Canto, 2024 Legal Intern Allegations of mistreatment of high-skilled Mexican workers have sparked several important class action lawsuits against large automotive and logistics companies located in the United States. These companies are facing legal challenges for labor […]
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Kamala Harris Has an Opportunity to Reframe the Immigration Conversation as the Democratic Nominee for President
July 23, 2024
As the country continues to dissect the ramifications from President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race, the attention has quickly shifted toward Vice President Kamala Harris. While she has not been confirmed as the nominee for the Democratic ticket, she has obtained […]
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Why Are Border Crossings at Their Lowest Level in Four Years?
July 19, 2024
Border crossings are at their lowest in four years. Is the Biden administration’s executive action working as intended—or is there another factor at play? Apprehensions at the U.S.-Mexico border spiked to a record 250,000 in December 2023, but they’ve been falling since then. Beginning in […]