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The impacts of climate change are increasingly evident worldwide as natural disasters such, as wildfires and hurricanes occur frequently and affect regions in various countries including the U.S.. This situation has prompted scientists and migration specialists to ponder the possibility of population movements, across borders as people seek more habitable places to live.  The Rise […]

Some 98,000 undocumented high school students graduate each year. But few graduate with a four-year degree. That isn’t the case anymore, not least for Dreamers on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Dreamers are those who came to the US as children illegally. These students are lucky to have access to some state and city

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a suspension of U.S. visa services worldwide. As restrictions have eased, most U.S. embassies and consulates have resumed certain appointments for immigrant and nonimmigrant visas. Here’s the current status of visa services in different countries: COUNTRY | VISA SERVICES PhilippinesThe U.S. Embassy in Manila has resumed all routine visa services. Some

Exciting update, for those who benefit from DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals); The USCIS (U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services ) has revealed that DACA renewals are now accepted online to simplify the procedure in line, with their digitalization efforts.  US Citizenship and Immigration Services (US CIS) Director Ur M Jaddou emphasized the importance of

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, established in 2012, has proven to be a significant economic driver for the United States. According to survey data from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, DACA recipients contribute substantially to the economy, with collective earnings of nearly $27.9 billion and high rates of tax compliance.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS, in short) is incorporating intelligence (AI) to enhance the U.S. immigration system by prioritizing practices to expedite immigration procedures while ensuring accuracy and fairness for all applicants.  What Could AI Mean for U.S. Immigration? Key Pilot Project: Personalized Training with AI A significant aspect of the AI initiative involves

Civil rights are the legal protections and freedoms that everyone is entitled to, ensuring that if these rights are violated, the affected person can take legal action. For immigrants, civil rights guarantee equal protection under the law, giving them the ability to seek justice in U.S. courts, regardless of their immigration status. From the earliest

CIS Ombudsman The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (OCIA Ombudsman) announced that four new regional offices in the United States will be established to serve immigrant communities and enhance outreach to U.S. officials. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).   What is the CIS Ombudsman?   The CIS Ombudsman is a non-profit office under the

On January 31, 2024, U.S. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently released a set of significant amendments to the H-1B visa system, designed to make the application process fairer and fraud-free. Those include changes to the H-1B registration system, online filing of key forms, fees, and more. In this article, we explain what

Many immigrant parents struggle to provide their children with more educational resources than US-born parents, according to a new report from the Migration Policy Institute’s (MPI) National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy (NCIIP).  Kids are part of the parents who need to prepare their kids for school and also to aid their education, particularly if