President Barack Obama has been trying to mitigate the immigration issues facing Americans today, including many immigrants, both legal and illegal. He is trying to find a way to increase the number of annual green cards from 366,000 to nearly double that amount, drastically shortening wait times. The president is looking to decrease the number... READ MORE
Massachusetts Trust Act is a Step in the Right Direction
Deportation for minor offenses has always been a threat for hard working immigrants who have been trying to make a living in the United States. Boston, Massachusetts was the first region where the program known as Secure Communities (S-Comm) was implemented. READ MORE
What Immigrants Need to Know About the MA Safe Driving Bill
For undocumented workers, driving is a part of life. Many times, they work in places where public transport is not available and this can lead to problems for them when they have to drive a vehicle without a license or the required paperwork. READ MORE
The Latest Somerville Immigration News
Recently, Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone signed an executive order that barred city police from detaining immigrants based on suspicion of living illegally in the area. Mayor Curtatone said that this move will help in making area communities secure and that it will also help the members of the community in living and working without any... READ MORE
The Benefits of Immigration
Other than abortion, few other issues invite more contentious debate than immigration reform. Our two major political parties constantly spar over the implications of granting a path to citizenship for nearly 11 million or so undocumented aliens in our country, believing that to do so rewards illegal conduct and merely invites more people to break... READ MORE
What is Marriage Fraud?
Many people want to get a Green Card in the US, and they go to great lengths to do so. This often includes getting into a sham marriage, or, as it is known in legal terms, committing marriage fraud. While it seems like an easy way to get a Green Card, it can land both... READ MORE
Boston Deportation Protest News
Recently, a peaceful protest was held outside Suffolk County House of Corrections by national anti-deportation campaign, Not One More. Around 150-200 protesters gathered outside the House of Corrections to protest against the immigration law and government’s deportation policies. READ MORE
Boston Trust Act News
Living and working in the city of Boston has always been an issue for skilled immigrant labor, but with the reforms in immigration law, things are looking up for immigrants. Boston is set to become a part of a growing number of cities that have laws similar to the Trust Act. Under the Boston Trust... READ MORE
7 Myths about Illegal Immigration
There are several myths about immigrants prevalent in society and many of these myths have no solid foundation. Immigrants form an important part of the community and the workforce as they pay taxes and live as responsible citizens. Here are seven common myths about illegal immigration: READ MORE
Easing Deportation Laws
The Obama administration has been at odds with the Republican House over immigration law reform regarding easing citizenship requirements for the millions of undocumented aliens in the US who are enrolled in our schools and universities, receiving public benefits, working in various industries and paying taxes, though many are living and working here under the... READ MORE
