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Immigration Debate to Begin in U.S. Senate

Article: Immigration Debate to Begin in U.S. Senate

The short federal government shutdown in January only ended after Senate Leader Mitch McConnell promised Democratic senators a debate on immigration.  Tonight, that promised debate will begin.

DACA Permits Eligible for Renewal After Court Ruling

Article: DACA Permits Eligible for Renewal After Court Ruling

After a court ruling last Tuesday, the Department of Homeland Security announced Saturday it will again be accepting renewal applications for previous and current recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.

Turbulent Week in Immigration News

Article: Turbulent Week in Immigration News

The pace of immigration news this week has been overwhelming, contradictory, and consequential, but ultimately provides more questions than answers.

Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans Withdrawn

Article: Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans Withdrawn

The Trump administration today announced the cancellation of 'temporary protected status' for about 200,000-250,000 Salvadorans who have been living in the United States legally since 2001.

Marijuana Conviction can Derail Immigration Process

Article: Marijuana Conviction can Derail Immigration Process

In an unexpected though unsurprising move yesterday, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded an Obama-era policy regarding marijuana prosecutions, a move that could have dramatic consequences for California immigrants and marijuana-based businesses.

Fate of Dreamers Still Undetermined Heading in to 2018

Article: Fate of Dreamers Still Undetermined Heading in to 2018

The U Visa

Article: The U Visa

The U Visa is a non-immigrant visa which is set aside for victims of crimes who have suffered from certain crimes or abuse and are willing to assist law enforcement and government officials in the investigation of criminal activity.

DACA Renewal Applications Delayed in Mail Can be Resubmitted

Article: DACA Renewal Applications Delayed in Mail Can be Resubmitted

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reversed course and will allow DACA applications delayed in the mail as well as several thousand applications left in a mailbox overnight to be resubmitted.