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US Citizenship and Immigration Services Changes Mission Statement

Article: US Citizenship and Immigration Services Changes Mission Statement

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has changed its mission statement to reflect what seems to be a less-welcoming message to immigrants.

US Senate Unable to Reach Immigration Deal

Article: US Senate Unable to Reach Immigration Deal

After a few days of debate and failed votes on four different immigration plans, the Senate is unlikely to pass any legislation addressing the status of nearly 700,000 recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

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Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans Withdrawn

Article: Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans Withdrawn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In an unexpected though unsurprising move yesterday, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded an Obama-era policy regarding marijuana prosecutions, a move that could have dramatic consequences for California immigrants and marijuana-based businesses.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