PH gov’t to tighten rules on work permits
The Bureau of Immigration on Wednesday, May 1, announced that the government will tighten rules on issuing work permits for foreigners “to ensure that jobs that can be done by…
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Watchdogs cite lax medical and mental health treatment of ice detainees
by Sarah Varney It’s Saturday morning and the women of the Contreras family are busy in Montclair, Calif., making pupusas, tamales and tacos. They’re working to replace the income of…
Trump arrives at US-Mexico border after withdrawing threat to close it
President Donald Trump arrived at the southern border in Calexico, California on Friday, April 5 to tour a recently rebuilt section of two-mile fencing and to meet with local law…
With 2020 Census a year away, officials emphasize need to count all residents regardless of citizenship status, income level
THE 2020 United States census survey is one year away, and Los Angeles County officials are working to ensure that all populations within the vast county are counted and included…
Labor Department: Foreign workers must secure working visa before entry to PH
The Philippines’ Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) revealed this week that it would require foreign employees to secure a working visa before being allowed to work in the country….
‘Immigration rights in limbo’ say immigration reform advocates
AS President Donald Trump marked the completion of two years into his presidency just last month, immigration remains to be the biggest issue for his administration, which has remained persistent…
Older Fil-Ams vulnerable to immigration fraud — AARP
Many Filipino immigrants have fallen victim to immigration scams, a new digital campaign from AARP has revealed. Seven percent of Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders have been exposed to immigration…
Trump declares national emergency for border wall funding
Republicans split on support as other lawmakers seek lawsuits After Congress approved a spending bill to avert another government shutdown, President Donald Trump on Friday, February 15, declared a national…
Civil rights, advocacy groups make case against proposed 2020 Census citizenship question
AMID the ongoing legal battle over whether or not the 2020 Census should ask about citizenship, civil rights and immigrant advocates this week discussed the question’s social and legal ramifications….
Trump agrees to temporarily reopen government without border wall funding
Deal comes after two bills to end longest government shutdown failed in U.S. Senate As the government shutdown continued on to its 35th day on Friday, January 25 — the…
PH may appeal US ban on Filipino workers
Following an announcement by the U.S. last week that imposed a one-year ban on new Filipino migrant workers starting this year, the Philippines said that it may ask the U.S….
Democrats reject Trump’s proposal of temporary protection for immigrants, call it a ‘non-starter’
As the government shutdown entered its 32nd day on Tuesday, January 22 — the longest its ever been in U.S. history — President Donald Trump’s most recent proposal to offer…
LA County leaders offer “oasis of support” to immigrants in the Trump era
Amid the ongoing national conflict regarding immigration policy, Los Angeles County has vowed to protect immigrants rights by expanding legal resources, providing medical care and maintaining access to other public…
Providers walk ‘fine line’ between informing and scaring immigrant patients
by Ana B. Ibarra While the Trump administration decides whether to adopt a controversial policy that could jeopardize the legal status of immigrants who use public programs such as Medicaid,…
Pentagon to allow green card holders to attend recruit training following court order
Philippines makes up largest number of green card holders in US THE Pentagon will be sending backlogs of green card holders in the military services to basic recruit training in order…
Number of unauthorized immigrants in US reaches historic low, study says
A REPORT from the Pew Research Center released this week found that the number of unauthorized immigrants in the United States has fallen to the lowest level in more than…
Trump administration faces another legal setback on DACA termination
A panel of federal judges in California on Thursday, Nov. 9 halted the Trump administration’s termination of an Obama-era program that granted benefits to certain eligible undocumented youth including protection…
Trial begins over citizenship question on 2020 Census
The trial over the issue of whether people will be asked about their citizenship in the upcoming 2020 census began Monday, November 5, at a federal court in New York…
Trump imposes quota on asylum claims at the border
On Thursday, Nov. 1, President Donald Trump doubled down on his iron fist immigration proposals by announcing plans to call for new limits on asylum requests at the U.S.-Mexico border….
Trump declares he can end birthright citizenship through executive order
AAPI leaders respond to proposal at odds with the 14th Amendment which guarantees “equal protection of the laws” UNITED States President Donald Trump on Tuesday, October 30 announced that he…
Trump administration releases proposed public charge regulations
New proposal could affect 24 million immigrants, including those previously eligible for green cards LAST week on Wednesday, October 10, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its proposed changes…
“Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen”: The raw, unapologetic candor of Jose Antonio Vargas
The journalist and activist explores the meaning of home, internal identity struggles and the power of speaking up in new memoir “Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen” Two things…
ICE arrests 150 people in Greater LA area operation
In a massive immigration operation this week, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency targeted and arrested 150 undocumented immigrants, ICE announced on Wednesday, September 26. The 3-day…
Trump administration plans to cut green cards to immigrants on public assistance programs
UNDOCUMENTED immigrants who receive food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers or other public benefits may be denied green cards, the Trump administration announced on Friday, September 22. The Dept. of Homeland…
New Census data shows more than four million Filipinos in the US
Foreign-born population increases The U.S. Census Bureau this week released its latest American Community Survey (ACS) data, showing that there are an estimated 4,037,564 Filipinos in the United States. The…
Number of migrant children detained in shelters skyrockets to 12,800
Capacity at shelters for migrant children has been quietly increasing since the summer, the New York Times reported Despite a court order that required the Trump administration to release hundreds of…
Legal immigrants may be rejected permanent residency if they’ve used certain welfare programs
About 3.8 million Asians and Pacific Islanders rely on forms of public benefit The White House may go forth with a rule change that would give legal immigrants looking to gain…
Census could overlook millions of Californians in 2020 count, new report says
Proposed citizenship question could affect overall count in certain geographic 2020 is shaping up to be one of the most crucial years in the history of American democracy. Coming up in…
Court ruling: Trump can’t halt funding to Calif. sanctuary cities
In another blow, a U.S. appeals court on Wednesday, Aug. 1 ruled that it is illegal for the Trump administration to retain federal funding from California’s “sanctuary” jurisdictions. Previously, President…
Trump reaffirms possible government shutdown, calling it ‘small price to pay’ for border security
President Donald Trump made clear on Tuesday, July 31, that he’s serious about shutting down the government if Congress fails to pass new immigration and border security measures like border…