Sen. Chuck Grassley announced Tuesday that he will introduce legislation in an effort to counter the spread of so-called “sanctuary cities.” At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing where relatives of those killed by undocumented immigrants testified, the Iowa Republican said that his proposed bill would withhold certain federal funding for […]
Visa Bulletin Forecast Indicates Future Progress for EB-3 China
20 Jul
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
Following publication of the August Visa Bulletin that revealed a stunning 7 year retrogression in visa availability under the Employment-based, Third (EB-3) preference category for applicants born in China, Department of State officials have provided additional information to clarify why the retrogression was so significant, and why it may not […]
L.A. County considers new immigration program for jails in light of S.F. slaying
19 Jul
by Foster, on News
At a community meeting in Duarte hosted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department last week, one name surfaced often. “I’m here because of Kate Steinle’s death and because I care about illegal aliens being cut loose and let out on the streets,” Orange resident Mike McGetrick told a panel […]
by Suzanne Gamboa Advocates were urging young immigrants awarded three-year work permits with deferred deportation to return them to the federal government as the administration began on Thursday visiting homes of people who still have the permits. “Our message to those who received their three-year work authorizations is, return them […]