What Is the Role of Courts in Immigration Cases?

Federal and state immigration courts play a pivotal role in immigration cases. The courts are part of the Department of Justice (DOJ). They're solely responsible for adjudicating immigration cases within the nation's borders. Immigration laws are co...

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3 New Immigration Laws Coming to Texas in 2024

Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott signed three border-related bills into law in December, including one that makes illegally crossing the Texas-Mexico border a state-level crime. The bills will pour even more money into his fight against immigration, and they ...

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H-2B Temporary Visas Expanded for 2024

Seasonal and temporary workers in nonagricultural jobs will see their opportunities increased in 2024. The visas given to these workers, H-2B visas, are set at 66,000 per year by Congress. More visas can be made available by the Department of Homelan...

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Two Latina Congresswomen Propose Bipartisan Immigration Bill

A new immigration bill introduced in the House of Representatives at the end of May is one of the first bipartisan immigration reform bills introduced in Congress since 2013. It’s likely to be hotly debated in the coming months. The bill, called t...

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How Can I Sponsor a Family Member?

Sponsoring a loved one’s immigration to the United States can feel like a daunting task, but it is possible. If you immigrated to the U.S. or were born here, sponsoring a family member may be an option. The Process of Sponsoring a Family Member: ...

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3 Levels of Immigrant Worker Preference Categories

If you're an immigrant in the United States, you might be interested in getting a green card. If that's the case, there are eight different categories of eligibility for obtaining a green card. A few notable green card options are through family ...

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What the 2023 Dream Act Would Mean for Young Immigrants

For many immigrants known as Dreamers, the United States is the only home they've ever known. Even though they've grown up and built their lives in this country, they often live in fear of deportation. The Dream Act of 2023 could resolve these fears...

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Immigration Program Raises Racial Profiling Concerns

Human rights experts are asking President Biden to put a stop to a controversial program. The program, Immigration Customs Enforcement 287(g), uses local law enforcement to perform duties normally left to ICE workers. Outsourcing immigration enforce...

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