WEEKLY IMMIGRATION NEWS
U.S. Labor Secretary advocates for safeguards for unauthorized immigrant workers while in Green Bay
Labor organizations and supporters claim that although Wisconsin industries like dairy and manufacturing significantly depend on illegal immigrant labor, workers’ rights and safety are frequently neglected.
NC bill would mandate sheriffs’ cooperation with ICE in felony immigration cases
When federal immigration officers make a request, North Carolina sheriffs may soon have to cooperate.
Changes to the T visa regulations may assist victims of human trafficking in obtaining immigration status
A significant revision to the T visa application guidelines for victims of human trafficking was implemented by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) late last month.
Biden restarts immigration program for 4 countries with more vetting for sponsors
In response to fraud concerns, the Biden administration is resuming an immigration program that permits individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to enter the country.
Catholic diocese sues US government, worried some foreign-born priests might be forced to leave
Religious organizations have been pressing Congress and the Biden administration to address an abrupt procedural change in the government’s handling of religious worker green cards for over a year.
Florida sues feds over immigration records
Attorney General Ashley Moody of Florida filed a complaint on Tuesday, claiming that requests for records about specific immigration processes handled by federal agencies have violated the Freedom of Information Act.