Advocates fight to keep Pittsburgh immigration court open
On April 21, 2022 the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) of the US Department of Justice announced that it … Read More
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Latino Americans Pittsburgh: Meet Brazilian Musician Lilly Abreu
Latino Americans Pittsburgh is a series jointly produced by Casa San José and artist Andres Tapia-Urzua. It is made possible by … Read More
House panel hears ‘controversial’ bill that would grant drivers licenses to undocumented immigrants
During a House Transportation Committee hearing on Wednesday, advocates said the proposal would make the lives of unlicensed undocumented immigrants easier.
DACA in doubt after federal court ruling: 3 questions answered
President Joe Biden has said his administration will appeal the ruling, and the U.S. Supreme Court ultimately could take the case.
‘Nonimmigrants’ with a Temporary Status May Not Seek Permanent Residency in the US
On Monday, June 7th, the United States Supreme Court ruled unanimously that individuals with a temporary protection status (TPS) are not eligible to apply for a permanent resident card, otherwise known as a green card.
U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021: One Step in the Right Direction
For most, U.S. citizenship is the gateway to a better life full of opportunity. Making it easier for undocumented immigrants to become citizens would not only be beneficial for those immigrants but Americans as a whole.
After four years of restrictions and fear, international students seek stability from the new administration
With a new administration in the White House, international students could face a new era, though many are weighing whether the turmoil of the last four years means there is a better future outside of the U.S.
LULAC to Host Deported Veterans Panel Discussion
Get an understanding of how this is possible under current laws, what the experience of veterans going through deportation and repatriation have been, and how we move forward under the current political climate.
I lived for 7 years on an international student visa in Pittsburgh. Living in Trump’s America is scary and uncertain.
A couple of weeks ago all international students living in the United States learned that they would soon be required to leave the country. A rapid-fire succession of lawsuits and
LULAC Condemns Trump Executive Order Excluding Undocumented Immigrants from Census
The Nation’s leading Latino civil rights organization, LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens), announced that it is taking action … Read More
Wolf Administration Releases Statement in Support of Federal Judge’s Order to Release Migrant Children from Berks County Residential Center
Harrisburg, PA – The Wolf Administration released the following statement in support of U.S. District Court for the Central District … Read More
Supreme Court Rules for DREAMers
The Supreme Court ruled the current Administration’s move to end DACA was “arbitrary and capricious,” in a major disagreement with … Read More