An estimated 25,000 families in public housing are of mixed-status, meaning that at least one family member is a citizen, legal permanent resident, or refugee and another member is undocumented. Although undocumented immigrants do not qualify for housing benefits, current rules allow them to live with their families who do qualify. sin embargo, this may soon […] The post HUD Proposes to Evict Citizens and Immigrants from Public Housing if They Have Undocumented Family Members appeared first on Immigration Impact. [...]

Under a new guidance issued by U.S. Ciudadanía y Servicios de Inmigración (USCIS), immigrants may find themselves barred from obtaining citizenship if they possess or use marijuana—even if doing so is legal where they live. The new policy also clarifies that even employment in the industry can prevent an immigrant from being a naturalized citizen. As […] The post USCIS Says Immigrants Who Use Legal Marijuana Can Be Denied Citizenship for ‘Lacking Good Moral Character’ apareció por primera vez el impacto de Inmigración. [...]

Attending a four-year public college or university is out of reach for many students without U.S. ciudadanía. But thanks to a growing number of new state laws—which make certain students eligible for in-state tuition rates—many more college hopefuls may be able to pursue higher education. There is a notable trend among the many immigration-related bills […] The post Tuition Equity Policies for Immigrant Students Continue to Advance at the State Level appeared first on Immigration Impact. [...]

In a welcome immigration-related development, the Trump administration has proposed increasing the annual allotment of H-2B visas for temporary nonagricultural workers. As employers have long argued, the current cap is woefully inadequate to meet the demand for workers in seasonal industries. The H-2B program is designed for seasonal work. Some of the most common occupations […] El cargo 30,000 More Seasonal Worker Visas to Become Available After a Bipartisan Push appeared first on Immigration Impact. [...]

NOS. Ciudadanía y Servicios de Inmigración’ international field offices provide critical services to Americans living abroad, as well as refugees and other immigrants. But in a supposed effort to cut costs, the Trump administration plans to close all 23 offices that span 21 countries by the end of 2019. These offices are a lifeline for those […] The post Closing USCIS International Offices Will Leave US Citizens, Military Members, and Refugees Abroad Without Help appeared first on Immigration Impact. [...]