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July 4, 2009
Iraqi-born U.S. Soldier Comes Home to Become American Citizen
June 22, 2009
Ethiopian wins lottery for new life in U.S.
June 21, 2009
Frederick Alliance youth mentor enjoys helping kids, families
June 17, 2009
Green Card Eligibility Despite Overstaying or Unauthorized Employment
June 9, 2009
Becoming ‘green’ can be a gamble
June 2, 2009
Making a new life, and new wines, in Minnesota
Feb 16, 2009
Join army, be a US citizen in 6 months
Jan 14, 2009
Ten Sailors become U.S. citizens during ceremony at NAS Lemoore
Oct 14, 2008
Obama represents the rise of African migration to U.S.
Jul 9, 2008
Danish Green Card: Denmark's points based immigration...
Jul 7, 2008
EU backs French immigration pact
Jun 17, 2008
Drastic rise in Japan's migrant intake urged
Mar 24, 2008
Immigration odyssey ends in man's victory
Mar 24, 2008
U.S. Immigration changes selection process for H-1B visas
Mar 20, 2008
Steady progress noted in U.S. border security and immigration services
Mar 6, 2008
LaserCard signs $3M 'green card' contract
Feb 23, 2008
Legal immigrants to U.S. face endless wait
Feb 23, 2008
Radical changes to the way newcomers are able to earn their stay in Britain were proposed by the Government today.
Feb 21, 2008
Organizer of green card-marriage scam involving hundreds gets 2 1/2 years in prison
Dec 18, 2007
US visa fee goes up from January 1, 2008
Sep 27, 2007
Watchdog finds pervasive fraud in visa lottery
Sep 26, 2007
EU seeking skilled immigrant workers
Sep 22, 2007
Risk of Fraud High in Visa Program
Sep 21, 2007
U.S. admits nearly 10,000 from "terrorism" states
Sep 15, 2007
US embassy completes thorough review of 2007 DV program
Sep 14, 2007
Arnie pushes for more green cards, H1-Bs
Sep 13, 2007
Immigration Voice Rally on Sept 18 for Highly Skilled Legal Immigrants
June 8, 2007
Immigration Bill Dies in U.S. Senate
May 31, 2007
US Raises Citizenship, Green Card Fees
May 31, 2007
First step to citizenship - the green card - surging in cost
May 31, 2007
Lucky draw lands Uzbek family in Waco with a green card
May 19, 2007
Virginia Beach man admits to green card scam
May 8, 2007
Venezuelans Wed Cubans For Green Card?
May 5, 2007
How to Avoid the H-1B Cap Trap
Apr 22, 2007
What is the Value of a US Green Card: Is it a Million Dollars?
Apr 21, 2007
Trans Marriage Poses Immigration Glitch
Apr 20, 2007
Mass murderer Used Green Card as ID to Purchase Guns Should That Have Been Legal?
Apr 19, 2007
US embassy ready to review application of DV victims: Moriarty
Apr 18, 2007
Gunman was legal resident in U.S.
Apr 10, 2007
Is $10,000 fine too costly for a green card?
Apr 6, 2007
Get Ready Now For 2007-2008 School Year
Apr 1, 2007
Immigration Reform: Impossible status
Mar 30, 2007
Provision of Patriot Act treats Hmong as terrorists
Mar 26, 2007
Becoming an American
Mar 25, 2007
The big leap to citizenship
Mar 16, 2007
5 lakh dollars to an easier US green card
Mar 12, 2007
Warriors' Foyle becomes citizen of USA
Mar 11, 2007
International students bring strengths to U.S. employers
Mar 10, 2007
For many, it's about enforcing existing immigration policy
Mar 1, 2007
13 Arrested on Immigration Charges Thanks to Aiken Employer
Feb 28, 2007
Citizenship Giveaway
Feb 27, 2007
Immigration agency defends plan for higher fees
Feb 26, 2007
Immigrants race to apply for citizenship
Jan 11, 2007
Guest worker bill introduced in Senate
Jan 06, 2007
Investing in US is your easy ticket to a green card
Jan 05, 2007
United States immigration paperwork slowdown - too many applications
Jan 02, 2007
Legal, working and need a green card? It might be a few years
Jan 01, 2007
Demand grows for green cards
Dec 29, 2006
What rights does an immigrant have?
Dec 22, 2006
Drivers license center demands green card from U.S. Citizen
Dec 18, 2006
Some Immigrants Resort To Lawsuits For Green Cards
Dec 15, 2006
State Department Gets 6.4 Million Entries for 2008 Visa Lottery
Dec 10, 2006
When doctors emigrate
Nov 30, 2006
Desperate Uzbek journalist appeals to the US president
Nov 25, 2006
Fox News' Own Immigrant Likes Immigration
Nov 21, 2006
Over Thanksgiving Feasts, Frustrated Immigrants Will Mull Pilgrimages To More Welcoming Shores
Nov 6, 2006
US welcomes professionals
Nov 5, 2006
More illegal immigrants getting scammed in pursuit of green cards
Oct 29, 2006
Immigrant has modern barrier to cross
Oct 23, 2006
Authorities crack down on green-card marriage scams
Oct 17, 2006
Widowed Applicants Can Still Get Green Cards
Oct 4, 2006
Non-Green Card Holders Warned: Get Permission Before Travel Overseas
Oct 2, 2006
US warns of con artists in visa lottery
Oct 1, 2006
Investor green card for sale
Sep 28, 2006
Visas for Skilled Workers Still Frozen
Sep 25, 2006
Teenager who faced deportation gets green card
Sep 20, 2006
Couple Comes to Happy Ending in Cautionary Immigration Tale
Sep 19, 2006
Caution: US Embassy warns public against visa fraud
Sep 13, 2006
Marriage for green card becoming more difficult
Sep 13, 2006
U.S. citizenship is not automatic via marriage
Sep 12, 2006
Tie green cards to immigrants' military service
Sep 5, 2006
A new American
Sep 4, 2006
Teacher barred from travelling to US
Sep 2, 2006
Fake marriages dominate Visa Lottery fraud
Aug 22, 2006
83, 000 Chinese get US Green Card in 2005
Aug 22, 2006
Pilot program streamlines green card process
Aug 18, 2006
U.S. immigration policies arbitrary, unevenly favoring, shunning groups
Aug 15, 2006
Entry into U.S. not same for all
Aug 11, 2006
Over 3000 Ghanaians win US Visa Lottery
Aug 3, 2006
Dallas program effective in cutting green-card jam
Jul 30, 2006
Lottery winners are in the green
Jul 24, 2006
REGION: Highest Number Of U.S. Visa Lottery Applications From Australia
Jul 22, 2006
6 North Koreans to Get US Permanent Residency
Jul 21, 2006
1700 Bulgarians Compete for US Green Card
Jul 20, 2006
Sri Lanka gets 383 slots from US Diversity Visa Lottery 2007
Jul 14, 2006
Immigrants pin their hopes on Senate bill
Jul 14, 2006
Pair admit guilt in green card scam
May 14, 2006
Legal Immigration is Expensive!
May 12, 2006
Legal immigrants face citizenship hurdles
May 7, 2006
A LEGACY OF THE UNFORESEEN
May 2, 2006
All about HR 4437
Apr 12, 2006
Why the Immigration Deal Flopped
Apr 2, 2006
Effort to Pass Immigration Bill Collapses in Senate
Apr 2, 2006
The Immigration Debate
A plan to bring people out of the shadows
Mar 26, 2006
Size Of L.A. March Surprises Authorities
Mar 22, 2006
Washington -- While many members of Congress appear eager to toughen control of the nation's borders, a showdown over plans to accommodate millions of undocumented immigrants already settled here illegally could prevent any reforms from winning approval in this election year.
Mar 21, 2006
Gambling Way to U.S. Not So Easy
Mar 19, 2006
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday debated one of the keys to solving America’s immigration problem: how to create a system in which foreign workers, including illegal ones, can earn work visas.
Mar 19, 2006
Helping people become citizens
Mar 15, 2006
Si, Se Puede, Even If No One’s Looking - Kate Daniels
Feb 2, 2006
How a Bill becomes a Law: The process of making in the Law in the US Congress is complicated, but here is a simplified description of the process.
Jan 8, 2006
US House of Representatives has passed a Bill that seeks to do away with the 'diversity visa lottery' system
December 8, 2005
Visa lottery: US may disqualify Nigeria
December 5, 2005
DV deadline ends, over 23,000 apply
November 14, 2005
When will my green card arrive?
November 3, 2005
Man Going to Supreme Court to Get Green Card
November 1, 2005
Green card, citizenship fees rise
October 12, 2005
Immigrants left frustrated by green card delays
October 7, 2005
Indian? Wait for Green Card just got longer
October 1, 2005
Fourteen arrested on green card violations
September 30, 2005
ICE Busts 'Green Card' Marriage Fraud Ring
September 28, 2005
Immigration, Multiculturalism Integral to U.S., Says Scholar
September 28, 2005
JO-ANN BARNAS: Red tape puts a hold on skater's citizenship
September 21, 2005
Waiting period for Green Card may trigger Indian techies' return
September 18, 2005
Time out of U.S. could hurt eligibility
September 18, 2005
Couple accused of making fake green cards
September 16, 2005
The October 2005 Visa Bulletin Warrants An Amendment to INA 245(a)(3)
September 12, 2005
Despite 9-11, SCSU maintains international student numbers
September 3, 2005
Embassy warns of visa swindle The American embassy in Norway warns people not to be duped by a swindlers pretending to be linked to the State Department's Green Card Lottery.
September 1, 2005
Moreno Receives Green Card
August 28 2005
White House moves toward new visa plan
August 23 2005
DIVERSITY IMMIGRANT (DV) CATEGORY
August 13 2005
H-1B CAP FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 AND THE L-1 REFORM ACT OF 2004
July 23, 2005
For Green Card Applicants, Waiting Is the Hardest Part
Backlog Has Put Immigrant Workers In the Dark Longer About Their Status
July 14, 2005
Immigration Overhaul Seen as Key to Domestic Security
Homeland Secretary Michael Chertoff lays out his plans to overhaul his agency, and urges a guest worker program to help secure borders.
July 1, 2005
Robert Divine
We’ve learned that Robert Divine has been named the interim Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services...
July 1, 2005
VISA BULLETIN FOR JULY 2005
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during July
June 23, 2005
State Department Eases Ban on Gaza Travel
The State Department is easing an 18-month ban on U.S. officials traveling to Gaza in order to prepare for Israel's planned withdrawal from the area...
june 22, 2005
22 arrested for sham marriages to get Green Card
Twenty two people were arrested for allegedly participating in fraud marriages designed to evade US immigration laws, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced...
May 19, 2005
REAL ID And US Citizens
The impact of REAL ID's de facto national ID card requirement will be felt mostly by US citizens...
Apr 27, 2005
Bill Gates Criticizes H-1B Cap
In a recent panel discussion at the Library of Congress, Bill Gates suggested to "get rid of the H-1B visa caps,
Feb 29, 2005
Immigration And Social Security
Immigration Daily's longstanding position that increased levels of immigration is economically good for America was reaffirmed with the release of the first study linking immigration to the Social Security deficit.
Feb 25, 2005
Legal immigration major boon to US
The Bush administration would have more reasons to dilute the immigration laws as a study shows that over the next 75 years, new legal immigrants entering the US will provide a net benefit of $611 billion in present value to America's social security system.
Feb 22, 2005
The DHHS released the latest 2005 poverty guidelines, effective February 18, 2004. This information is indispensable for any immigration practitioner to establish that the sponsor meets the income requirement for the affivadit of support.
Nov 15, 2004
New Look for U.S. Green Card
The new Permanent Resident Card ("green card") now features the DHS seal on the front and prominently mentions the "Department of Homeland Security" on the back.
Oct 6, 2004
Green Card Lottery Feeds New Hopes among Zimbabweans
... looking to obtain a US permanent-resident document have a new chance this year, as natives from Zimbabwe are again eligible to apply in the Green Card Lottery. ...
Oct 3, 2004
Green Card Lottery Feeds Hope among Bulgarians
... to obtain a US permanent-resident document have a new chance this year, as natives from the country are again eligible to apply in the Green Card Lottery
Oct. 1, 2004
2006 Green Card Lottery A Month Away
Immigrants looking to take a chance for a greencard through the annual diversity visa or lottery will soon be do so again. ...
Sep 14, 2004
Legal Immigration Significantly Lower In 2003 than In 2002
The Office of Immigration Statistics of the DHS issued its 2003 Yearbook which included the following highlights: Legal immigration in 2003 (705,827) was lower than in 2002 (1,063,732); Sixty-three percent of all immigrants intended to reside in six states: California, New York, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, and Illinois; USCIS Asylum Officers approved 29 percent of asylum cases adjudicated in 2003.
Sep 7, 2004
9/11 Staff Report
The 9/11 Commission issued a Staff Report subsequent to the earlier Commission Report on the 9/11 attacks. The 9/11 Commission Report welcomed immigration to America, and recognized that our security depends on many factors, not the least of which are our actions overseas (including military actions).
Sep 1, 2004
DOS Cable On SEVIS
The Department of State issued a cable reminding consular posts of student and exchange visitor visas processing policies.
Aug 22, 2004
Waiver of the Visa Screen Certification Requirement for Qualified TN Healthcare Workers: Employment, Licensure, Advance Parole
Aug 11, 2004
Family Immigration abolishment?
With an estimated 10 million undocumented aliens living and working in the US, it is undisputed that our immigration laws are broken. Our current immigration laws unfortunately do not reflect the fact that most immigrants come to America to work.
August 4, 2004
The Foreign-Born Population inthe United States: 2003
Report published by the US Census Bureau, describes in detail various characteristics of the foreign-born population in the US
July 28, 2004
Foreign Terrorist Organization Fact Sheet
The Office of Counterterrorism of the Department of State issued a fact sheet on foreign terrorist organizations in accordance with section 219 of the INA.
July 21, 2004
DHS Expedites Removal Of Non-Mexican Undocumented While Extending Mexican Visitors Stays
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July 4, 2009
Iraqi-born U.S. Soldier Comes Home to Become American Citizen
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June 22, 2009
Ethiopian wins lottery for new life in U.S.
Details
June 21, 2009
Frederick Alliance youth mentor enjoys helping kids, families
Details
June 17, 2009
Green Card Eligibility Despite Overstaying or Unauthorized Employment
Details
June 9, 2009
Becoming ‘green’ can be a gamble
Details
June 2, 2009
Making a new life, and new wines, in Minnesota
Details
Feb 16, 2009
Join army, be a US citizen in 6 months
Details
Jan 14, 2009
Ten Sailors become U.S. citizens during ceremony at NAS Lemoore
Details
Oct 14, 2008
Obama represents the rise of African migration to U.S.
Details
Sep 19, 2008
US to issue 20,000 one-year work visas
Details
Sep 16, 2008
Why it takes almost an eternity to get a US visa
Details
July 9, 2008
Danish Green Card: Denmark's points based immigration...
Details
July 7, 2008
EU backs French immigration pact
Details
June 17, 2008
Drastic rise in Japan's migrant intake urged
Details
Mar 24, 2008
Immigration odyssey ends in man's victory
Details
Mar 24, 2008
U.S. Immigration changes selection process for H-1B visas
Details
Mar 20, 2008
Steady progress noted in U.S. border security and immigration services
Details
Mar 6, 2008
LaserCard signs $3M 'green card' contract
Details
Feb 28, 2008
Legal immigrants to U.S. face endless wait
Details
Feb 23, 2008
Radical changes to the way newcomers are able to earn their stay in Britain were proposed by the Government today.
Details
Feb 21, 2008
Organizer of green card-marriage scam involving hundreds gets 2 1/2 years in prison
Details
Dec 18, 2007
US visa fee goes up from January 1, 2008
Details
Sep 27, 2007
Watchdog finds pervasive fraud in visa lottery
Details
Sep 26, 2007
EU seeking skilled immigrant workers
Details
Sep 22, 2007
Risk of Fraud High in Visa Program
Details
Sep 21, 2007
U.S. admits nearly 10,000 from "terrorism" states
Details
Sep 15, 2007
US embassy completes thorough review of 2007 DV program
Details
Sep 14, 2007
Arnie pushes for more green cards, H1-Bs
Details
Sep 13, 2007
Immigration Voice Rally on Sept 18 for Highly Skilled Legal Immigrants
Details
Jun 8, 2007
Immigration Bill Dies in U.S. Senate
Details
May 31, 2007
US Raises Citizenship, Green Card Fees
Details
May 31, 2007
First step to citizenship - the green card - surging in cost
Details
May 31, 2007
Lucky draw lands Uzbek family in Waco with a green card
Details
May 8, 2007
Venezuelans Wed Cubans For Green Card?
Details
May 5, 2007
How to Avoid the H-1B Cap Trap
Details
Apr 22, 2007
What is the Value of a US Green Card: Is it a Million Dollars?
Details
Apr 21, 2007
Trans Marriage Poses Immigration Glitch
Details
Apr 20, 2007
Mass murderer Used Green Card as ID to Purchase Guns Should That Have Been Legal?
Details
Apr 19, 2007
US embassy ready to review application of DV victims: Moriarty
Details
Apr 18, 2007
Gunman was legal resident in U.S.
Details
Apr 10, 2007
Is $10,000 fine too costly for a green card?
Details
Apr 6, 2007
Get Ready Now For 2007-2008 School Year
Details
Apr 1, 2007
Immigration Reform: Impossible status
Details
Mar 30, 2007
Provision of Patriot Act treats Hmong as terrorists
Details
Mar 26, 2007
Becoming an American
Details
Mar 25, 2007
The big leap to citizenship
Details
Mar 16, 2007
5 lakh dollars to an easier US green card
Details
Mar 12, 2007
Warriors' Foyle becomes citizen of USA
Details
Mar 11, 2007
International students bring strengths to U.S. employers
Details
Mar 10, 2007
For many, it's about enforcing existing immigration policy
Details
Mar 1, 2007
13 Arrested on Immigration Charges Thanks to Aiken Employer
Details
Feb 28, 2007
Citizenship Giveaway
Details
Feb 27, 2007
Immigration agency defends plan for higher fees
Details
Feb 26, 2007
Immigrants race to apply for citizenship
Details
Jan 11, 2007
Guest worker bill introduced in Senate
Details
Jan 06, 2007
Investing in US is your easy ticket to a green card
Details
Jan 05, 2007
United States immigration paperwork slowdown - too many applications
Details
Jan 02, 2007
Legal, working and need a green card? It might be a few years
Details
Jan 01, 2007
Demand grows for green cards
Details
DEC 29, 2006
What rights does an immigrant have?
Details
DEC 22, 2006
Drivers license center demands green card from U.S. Citizen
Details
DEC 18, 2006
Some Immigrants Resort To Lawsuits For Green Cards
Details
DEC 15, 2006
State Department Gets 6.4 Million Entries for 2008 Visa Lottery
Details
DEC 10, 2006
When doctors emigrate
Details
Nov 30, 2006
Desperate Uzbek journalist appeals to the US president
Details
Nov 25, 2006
Fox News' Own Immigrant Likes Immigration
Details
Nov 21, 2006
Over Thanksgiving Feasts, Frustrated Immigrants Will Mull Pilgrimages To More Welcoming Shores
Details
Nov 5, 2006
More illegal immigrants getting scammed in pursuit of green cards
Details
Oct 29, 2006
Immigrant has modern barrier to cross
Details
Oct 23, 2006
Authorities crack down on green-card marriage scams
Details