Immigration to the United States

CitizenPath Awarded as a Top Technology Innovator for Immigration at InterCon Las Vegas

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Nationality, Human migration, Immigration to the United States, American society, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Green card

LAS VEGAS, July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CitizenPath, a legaltech company that simplifies the U.S. immigration process, received a "Top 50 Tech Companies" award at InterCon Las Vegas.

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  • LAS VEGAS, July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CitizenPath, a legaltech company that simplifies the U.S. immigration process, received a "Top 50 Tech Companies" award at InterCon Las Vegas.
  • The award is recognition of the company's software that empowers average people to correctly and affordably prepare U.S. immigration forms.
  • By combining the knowledge of experienced immigration attorneys with easy-to-use, online technology, CitizenPath created an affordable option for families to prepare immigration forms correctly.
  • CitizenPath's web-based service starts by helping applicants confirm eligibility for immigration benefits such as green cards, citizenship and DACA.

CVP Awarded $84M DHS USCIS SPEED Contract to Provide DevSecOps and Human Centered Design Services

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Software, Networks, Professional services, Data management, White House, Federal Government, Law enforcement, Emergency services, Technology, Security, Other Professional Services, Homeland security, Other Technology, Public policy, Government, Immigration to the United States, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Human migration, Immigration, American culture

Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to provide DevSecOps, user-centered design, and engineering services.

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  • Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to provide DevSecOps, user-centered design, and engineering services.
  • DHS USCIS administers the nations lawful immigration system, safeguarding its integrity and promise by efficiently and fairly adjudicating requests for immigration benefits while protecting Americans, securing the homeland, and honoring American values.
  • Over a three-year period of performance, CVP will provide user-centered design, DevSecOps, automated infrastructure, and security in support of SPEED.
  • The contract will also include technology modernization efforts across USCISs Benefits, Customer Service, and Web Portal ( myUSCIS.gov ) solution sets.

Direct EB-5 Investment Visas Flourishing After Minimum Investment Drops to $500,000

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Economy, Finance, Money, Residency, Foreign direct investment, Investment, Immigration to the United States, Financial markets, EB-5 visa, Green card, Rate of return, Immigrant investor programs

The EB-5 program was created as a way for investors to obtain U.S. green cards by means of investment.

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  • The EB-5 program was created as a way for investors to obtain U.S. green cards by means of investment.
  • With the expiration of Regional Center programs, at this moment, the direct investment can be made in cash or through the contribution of material goods and can be paid in installments.
  • Just how long the reduced investment amount will be available remains uncertain; however, many expect that the government will act quickly to return the required minimum investment to a higher amount.
  • Individuals interested in obtaining lawful U.S. residency through investment may want to seize this opportunity before it's too late.

Changing US Immigration Policies Fuel Need for Citizenship Plan B

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Contemporary history, Politics, Presidency of Joe Biden, Joe Biden, Immigration to the United States, Democrats United States), Federal government of the United States, Presidency of the United States, Political positions of Joe Biden

It does not provide a path to citizenship.

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  • It does not provide a path to citizenship.
  • Since stepping into office, the Biden administration has seen changes in several immigration-related programmes and policies.
  • With much uncertainty in the US immigration sector, foreigners looking to plan for a more secure future have propelled another industry: Citizenship by Investment (CBI).
  • If there was ever a time for a Plan B, it's now."

FAIR: New West Virginia Poll Reveals Political Risk for Manchin Unless He Opposes Amnesty in Budget Reconciliation

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Criminal law, American culture, Immigration to the United States, Joe Biden, Illegal immigration, Democrats United States), Articles, Federal government of the United States

The poll of 402 likely voters in West Virginia was conducted by Zogby Analytics on behalf of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) between July 9 and 12.

Key Points: 
  • The poll of 402 likely voters in West Virginia was conducted by Zogby Analytics on behalf of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) between July 9 and 12.
  • By large margins, 52% to 34%, West Virginia voters object to the use of this legislative tactic "to enact major immigration legislation."
  • Further, voters clearly reject the idea of large-scale amnesty in the midst of unprecedented numbers of new illegal migrants crossing our borders.
  • 59% of West Virginia voters hold the Biden administration and its policies responsible for the current immigration and border crisis.

FAIR: New Georgia Poll Shows Voters Blame Biden for Border Crisis, Oppose Democrats' Effort to Include Amnesty in Budget Reconciliation Bill

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Criminal law, Human migration, Illegal immigration, Morality, Immigration to the United States, Presidency of Joe Biden, Articles, Demography, Ethics

WASHINGTON, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A new poll finds that Georgia voters blame President Biden for the border crisis and recognize that granting amnesty to millions of illegal aliens would make it worse.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A new poll finds that Georgia voters blame President Biden for the border crisis and recognize that granting amnesty to millions of illegal aliens would make it worse.
  • The poll of 804 likely voters in Georgia was conducted by Zogby Analytics on behalf of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) between July 9 and 12.
  • Among the key findings of the poll:
    54% of voters agree that granting "amnesty, or a pathway to citizenship, to millions of illegal immigrants already in the United States" would exacerbate the current immigration and border crisis.
  • 61% of Georgia voters hold the Biden administration and its policies responsible for the current immigration and border crisis.

Low-Cost Student Lending Program to Provide Boost to DACA Students Attending Med School

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Monday, June 28, 2021
Other Consumer, Teens, Finance, Banking, Professional services, Continuing, University, Consumer, Education, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Immigration to the United States, American society, Undocumented youth in the United States, Northern Trust, Self-Help Federal Credit Union, NORTHERN TRUST, SELF-HELP FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

However, undocumented immigrant students remain ineligible for traditional sources of student loans provided by the federal government.

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  • However, undocumented immigrant students remain ineligible for traditional sources of student loans provided by the federal government.
  • Thousands of DACA recipients serve on the front lines of health care and other essential services, but often students are ineligible for federal financial aid.
  • We hope more universities and colleges will take part in this worthwhile program, which allows DACA students to continue to give back to society in their pursuit of higher education.
  • The effort builds on a previous Northern Trust-funded program for DACA medical students with The Resurrection Project, a Chicago-based community development organization.

Significant Expansion of Central American Minors Program Means Open Border Without the Bad Optics, Charges FAIR

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Government, Federal government of the United States, United States, Alejandro Mayorkas, United States Department of Homeland Security, Illegal immigration to the United States, Immigration to the United States, United States Secretary of Homeland Security, Illegal immigration

"The expanded CAM program actually gives illegal aliens living in the United States preferential treatment in bringing family members to this country.

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  • "The expanded CAM program actually gives illegal aliens living in the United States preferential treatment in bringing family members to this country.
  • Under the program, the American public will pay to transport minors, who were left behind by parents who entered the United States illegally, to our country.
  • "Not surprisingly, the architect of this latest attempt to subvert U.S. immigration laws and create de facto open borders is DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
  • With over 3 million members and supporters nationwide, FAIR fights for immigration policies that serve national interests, not special interests.

The H-2B Workforce Coalition Applauds the Introduction of Returning Worker Exception Act of 2021

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
H-2B visa, Travel visa, Immigration to the United States, Cultural globalization, Demography

Finally, the legislation would strengthen program integrity measures and anti-fraud provisions to protect both American workers and H-2B workers.

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  • Finally, the legislation would strengthen program integrity measures and anti-fraud provisions to protect both American workers and H-2B workers.
  • "On behalf of the entire Texas green industry, we thank Congressman Cuellar for his leadership in introducing the bipartisan "Returning Worker Exception Act of 2021" and his effort to meet the workforce needs of employers in our state," said Amy Graham, President & CEO of the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association.
  • The 'H-2B Returning Worker Exception Act' is the key to helping our Texas green industry businesses grow and invest in the future by addressing the arbitrary caps within the H-2B seasonal visa program while also providing new protections for American workers."
  • We are thankful that Rep. Bill Keating (MA-10), along with Reps. Cuellar, Chabot and Joyce, Pingree and Harris are introducing the Returning Worker Exception Act of 2021 which will provide robust integrity measures to improve the H-2B visa program while simultaneously providing much needed cap relief through a returning worker exemption."

MAF Announces National Immigrant Families Recovery Fund

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Demography, Nationality, Immigration to the United States, Human migration, Green card, Residence permit, Residency, IFRF, Immigration

SAN FRANCISCO, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --As states reopen, MAF announced a national direct cash assistance fund to help immigrant and low-income families rebuild their financial lives faster.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --As states reopen, MAF announced a national direct cash assistance fund to help immigrant and low-income families rebuild their financial lives faster.
  • In a national survey of 11,677 immigrant families ,MAF conducted last fall, nearly four in 10 families were behind in rent and at risk of eviction.
  • We're launching the Immigrant Families Recovery Fund to let immigrants across the country know that they are not alone."
  • The $20 million Immigrant Families Recovery Fund (IFRF) will provide $300 per month to 2,500 immigrant families with children left out of federal relief efforts for up to two years.