Let’s Talk Immigration: Andrea Ramos Fernandez Over the past few months, Dreamers have witnessed a Supreme Court decision, changes to DACA and threats to end the program altogether—all while navigating the social and economic fallout of a global pandemic In this episode of Let’s Talk Immigration, field mobilizer Brenda Kirk speaks with Andrea Ramos Fernandez, a Texas-based DACA recipient and business
Legislative Bulletin – Friday, September 8, 2017 Congressional Republicans, Democrats Criticize DACA Rescission; Support Legislative Solution Many Members of Congress expressed disapproval ranging from displeasure to anger with the Trump administration’s decision on September 5 to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
Business Coalition Underscores Congressional Republicans’ Opportunity With Law Enforcement and Faith Leaders, a Conservative Trifecta WASHINGTON, D C — Today an unusually large coalition of American businesses formally launched an intense lobbying effort centered on legislative solutions for Dreamers from Hill Republicans The Coalition for the American Dream includes major business organizations including the U S Chamber of Commerce; companies including
Legislative Bulletin - Friday, September 28, 2018 - National . . . The policy will not be implemented with respect to employment-based petitions and humanitarian applications at this time In addition, the policy will not be implemented with respect to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA)
Legislative Bulletin – Friday, March 31, 2017 On March 28, an immigration judge in Tacoma, WA ordered the release of Daniel Ramirez Medina, a 24-year-old DACA recipient who spent six weeks in a detention center after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested him in February
Legislative Bulletin – Friday, October 18, 2019 The bill would increase the number of available immigrant visas to eliminate the employment and family green card backlogs within five years, classify spouses and children of lawful permanent residents (LPRs) as immediate relatives, provide an opportunity for “aging out” children to qualify for LPR status based on a parent’s immigration petition, and lift the per-country visa caps, among
Local Leaders Discuss Immigration Reform, Effect on Economy and Role . . . The discussion focused on the future of immigration reform after the recent presidential election, the potential impact on New York’s economy and workforce and the critical role of the tech and business communities in the debate Panelists highlighted the importance of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and the foreign-born workforce in both the tech industry and the New York
Unity and Compassion During COVID-19 - National Immigration Forum COVID-19 makes no distinction between citizens, permanent residents, visa holders and people who are undocumented That’s why local, state and national leaders need to prioritize the health and safety of all community members — including immigrants and refugees We know, as you do too, that if these vulnerable populations are healthy, that means we all will be safer
Legislative Bulletin - Friday, June 14, 2019 - National Immigration Forum BILLS INTRODUCED AND CONSIDERED LEGISLATIVE FLOOR CALENDAR UPCOMING HEARINGS AND MARKUPS THEMES IN WASHINGTON THIS WEEK GOVERNMENT REPORTS SPOTLIGHT ON NATIONAL IMMIGRATION FORUM RESOURCES BILLS INTRODUCED AND CONSIDERED H R 2500 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 This bill authorizes the FY 2020 appropriations for the Department of Defense (DOD) The bill