In a sharp change of policy, Homeland Security officials announced plans Wednesday to end the long-term detention of mothers with children caught crossing the border illegally by allowing most of them to be released quickly on bond. The changes by Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson expanded policies he ordered last […]
How can cities pay to build more affordable housing? One answer is money from wealthy immigrants. To build apartments that are accessible to low-income residents, high-rent cities across the country — from San Francisco to Miami — have been tapping funds from EB-5, a federal government program that offers U.S. […]
On June 12, 2015, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) reported delays in visa issuance at U.S. embassies and consular posts worldwide due to technical issues impacting the transmission of biometrics for completion of required background checks. The DOS subsequently advised that the system would not be back online until […]
I have lived in America for the past 15 years. I have two Ivy League degrees. And I am on the verge of deportation. Despite being an “honorary American,” as I have often jokingly introduced myself, I am in fact a citizen of New Zealand. I was 18 years old […]