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4,600 Get Deferred Action

This summer, the Obama administration announced a deferred action policy which would allow qualified young undocumented immigrants to avoid deportation for two years and gain work authorization by applying for the program. Deferred action has received a great deal of press and interest. Once applications began to be accepted, many young undocumented immigrants applied for

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ICE Educates Foreign Immigration Officials on US Immigration Policies

In September, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) organized a tour for Guatemalan and Honduran immigration authorities. The aim of the familiarization trip was to help immigration officials get to know the US removal process, immigration policies, and detention system. The trip was also intended to foster cooperation between the three countries. The three-day trip

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Visa Availability

In some cases, getting a visa is a waiting game, as many applicants need to wait for a visa to become available before they are granted a visa. This is because the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) places a cap on the number of immigration visas available to green card seekers each year. In addition,

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Judge Says Need Not Prove Immigration Was “Sole” Reason for Marriage

Immigration fraud is a serious concern for immigration officials concerned that foreign nationals may be marrying US citizens just for a chance at permanent residency. In cases where immigration fraud is suspected, a couple may be asked to prove in court that they did not commit fraud. However, as a recent case shows, one question

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How the Technology Sector is Affected By Immigration Politics

According to Alex Nowrasteh, an analyst at the Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity at the Cato Institute, more comprehensive immigration reform is needed in order to bolster the US economy.  Nowrasteh believes that the current attempts at reform do not address the problems with immigration bureaucracy and do not allow more skilled workers to

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