Immigration

September, 2015

  • 13 September

    European Church Leaders Want Visa-free Entry for Syrians, Iraqis

    Five church organizations have called upon the EU and its member states to lifts visa requirement for Syrian and Iraqi nationals living in war zones.

  • 4 September

    DHS Announces TPS Designation for Yemen

    Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson announced the 18-month TPS for Yemen due to the ongoing armed conflict in that country.

August, 2015

  • 17 August

    Refugee Journeys: Two Eritreans in Sudan

    Two young women reflect on their decision to flee Eritrea, a small state that produces one of the highest rates of asylum seekers in the world.

  • 8 August

    Immigrant Crisis Causes Outcry in Europe

    President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker has responded to the public outcry over the immigration crisis by urging European leaders to show solidarity and resist the message of populist parties.

  • 1 August

    The Tragedy of Migrants in Austerity-hit Greece

    Undocumented refugees fleeing conflict and poverty are most vulnerable to exploitation.

June, 2015

  • 29 June

    Immigration Advocates Celebrate TPS for Nepal

    The New York-based Nepali community and immigration advocates are celebrating the designation of Nepal for Temporary Protected Status by the Department of Homeland Security. Many immigration advocates are joining hands to help eligible Nepali nationals in New York City to sign up for the TPS.

May, 2015

  • 19 May

    DAPA’s Economic Benefits and Electoral Implications

    DAPA provides tremendous benefits to both American communities and the country as a whole through the substantial fiscal and economic contributions resulting from its implementation. Political opposition and support of DAPA is also important to large and growing demographics and key voters.

  • 5 May

    Immigration Relief Measures for Nepali Nationals

    The USCIS has announced that the US-based immigrants from Nepal may be eligible for several immigration relief measures.

  • 5 May

    How the Nov Immigration Directives Will Help Farmworkers

    In order to adequately protect U.S. farmworkers, reforms must be made to grant immigrant workers the same rights as employees in most other sectors, to expand protections from abuse, and to ensure that those protections are enforced.

April, 2015

  • 23 April

    What European Council Should Decide after Mediterranean Tragedy

    The European Council will have to make crucial decisions regarding the future of the EU in the fields of migration, asylum and border protection, says Elmar Brok MEP. Otherwise, the Mediterranean will remain the deadliest route on the globe.