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Policy Options: Protecting Immigrant Communities at the State and Local Level
State and local communities are at the forefront of shaping the lives of immigrants. While some have advanced harmful policies, other state and local governments championed efforts to protect newcomers and enable their full participation in their communities. As we look ahead to 2025 and the uncertainty around federal immigration policy, it will be increasingly […]
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What Will Mass Deportations Look Like?
In less than two months, President-elect Donald Trump will begin his second term. We expect a flurry of immigration-related executive actions within days, including a dramatic shift in immigration enforcement in the interior of the United States. On the campaign trail, Trump promised that on “day one” he would “launch the largest deportation program of […]
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Striking findings from 2024
Here’s a look back at 2024 through 14 of our most striking research findings.
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USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2025 H-1B Cap
USCIS Now Requires Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record to be Submitted with Form I-485 for Certain Applicants
DHS, DOL Make Nearly 65,000 Additional H-2B Visas Available for Fiscal Year 2025
Embracing Two Cultures: Our Thanksgiving Story
Thanksgiving is a relatively new tradition in my life, but one that has marked the start of one of my favorite love stories. Even though I’ve lived in the U.S. for 22 years, the holiday always marked an opportunity for my mother to take a break from the demands of single parenthood and her role […]
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DHS Publishes Federal Register Notice Designating Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status
Immigration Was on the Ballot in Multiple States on Election Day – Here’s What Happened
On Election Day, voters gathered in various cities and states across the country to cast ballots on immigrant-related issues, like immigration protections, integration, and noncitizen voting. Here are the results of some key ballot measures. Arizona’s Proposition 314 In Arizona, the passage of Proposition 314, also known as the Secure the Border Act, has raised significant […]
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Giving Thanks to the Hands That Feed America: Immigrant Farmworkers
With the approach of Thanksgiving, when many families will be celebrating with food and gratitude, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on the people who help make Thanksgiving celebrations possible. Many of the fruits, vegetables, and other staples of our Thanksgiving celebrations are harvested by immigrant farm workers. In fruit and vegetable crop production, […]
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Most Americans say undocumented immigrants should be able to stay legally under certain conditions
Among those who support mass deportations, 43% also say undocumented immigrants should have a way to stay in the country legally.
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USCIS Updates Guidance on Determining Custody for Children Acquiring U.S. Citizenship
DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs
DHS to Supplement H-2B Cap with Nearly 65,000 Additional Visas for Fiscal Year 2025
USCIS Updates Guidance on Lawful Admission for Permanent Residence Requirement for Naturalization
Judge Strikes Down ‘Keeping Families Together’ Parole Process
After initially blocking the Biden administration’s recent move to promote family unity for some U.S. citizens with undocumented spouses in August, a federal judge in Texas issued a final judgment last week ending the parole process altogether. Judge J. Campbell Barker found that the whole concept of “parole in place” – the practice of granting […]
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Biden Should Use His Authority to Protect Vulnerable Immigrants Before He Leaves Office
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to deport millions of immigrants in his successful bid for a second term at the White House. This week, we gained a clearer picture about how he aims to fulfill this promise. Tom Homan, former acting chief for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), will oversee border policy and work to fulfill […]
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What Trump supporters believe and expect
The economy was the most important issue for Trump voters this year, 93% of his supporters said it was very important to their vote.
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Immigration Medical Examination Documentation Will Be Valid Indefinitely for Certain Afghan Nationals
Federal Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Asylum Seekers’ Rights to Present at POEs
Ports of entry along our borders are supposed to be where people in need of protection can come to seek humanitarian relief. But since 2016, every presidential administration has used different tactics to turn people away from ports of entry (POEs) along the U.S.-Mexico border before they even get there. Finally, in October, the Ninth […]
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