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April 2015 Immigration News At a Glance

Written by Kara DeDonato   The April Immigration Roundup takes a look at the appeals process for Obama’s executive action and at the shortage of H-1B visas that is forcing many tech and knowledge workers to leave the US, before turning to an extended New York immigration update.   Brief update on the executive order In April, the Obama administration continued the appeals process against a Texas federal judge’s order blocking the president’s immigration action. The order, supported by a...

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January​ 2015 Immigration News At a Glance

Written by Kara DeDonato   This month’s Digest zooms in on immigration composition and recent trends in the United States. It then examines the apparent effect of the restoration of diplomatic ties between the US and Cuba on Cuban migration to the US. Last but not least, the Digest concludes with a look at immigration news from New York.   A breakdown of immigration to the US Media attention to the surge of unaccompanied minors in 2014, border control, President...

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December 2014 Immigration News At a Glance

Written by Kara DeDonato   This month’s digest features an exclusive look at President Obama’s executive action on immigration and at the predominantly GOP-generated backlash against it. As always, it finishes with a summary of immigration news in the New York area.   A continued look at Obama’s executive action As a quick recap, at its core Obama’s executive action provides millions of undocumented immigrants living in the United States with protection from deportation as well as work permits. To...

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November 2014 Immigration News At a Glance

Written by Kara DeDonato   Our November News Digest takes a look at the midterm election results and their potential ramifications for immigration reform, before turning to the long-awaited executive action announced by President Obama on November 20. The Digest concludes with a look at the impact of Obama’s executive action in New York, and other developments in New York City.   What the midterm election results say about immigration reform The midterm elections were a major victory for the...