Immigration
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Bernie Sanders has hired Belen Sisa, a political activist and DACA recipient, to be the his Deputy Press Secretary. Belen Sisa is an undocumented immigrant from Argentina. Her parents brought her to the United States at the age of 6. She often discusses the opportunities that have led her to where she is today and […]

On October 10, 2018, the Trump administration proposed a rule via the Department of Homeland Security that will change what constitutes  a “public charge.” Receipt and usage of certain types of Medicare and Medicaid, food stamps, public or government-subsidized housing, and certain cash assistance programs will have an effect on an intending immigrant’s residency application. […]

Yatta Kiazolu is pursuing her PhD in History at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Recently, she received devastating and concerning news. Much to her surprise, Yatta may not be able to finish her degree despite having temporary visa to remain in the United States, work, and travel abroad. In fact, she might be […]

On March 8th, 2019, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, or USCIS, published a new form that must be submitted in an Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. Starting March 22, 2019, a new version of Form I-539 must be submitted for all future extensions or changes of status. Form I-539 is an application used by many non-citizens to extend […]

On April 4th, 2019, President Donald Trump seemingly pulled back on his decision to close the Mexico – U.S. border, indicating instead that Mexico must increase its migrant enforcement efforts. President Trump gave Mexico a “one year warning,” threatening tariffs if Mexico does not cooperate. He also urged Congress to take action to close “loopholes” […]

The White House has publicly released a statement from United States President, Donald Trump, on the designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC, or Sepah), including the Qods Force, as a Designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (DFTO). Sepah was designated as a foreign terrorist  organization under Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”) Section 219. Such a designation automatically […]

President Donald Trump and his administration have made headlines within the legal network quite often since the President’s inauguration in 2017. There is no doubt that the Trump administration’s stance on immigration law and policy has been a hot topic these past couple of years. In recent months, the administration has seen changes to both […]

On April 8th, Jose Gonzalez Carranza was shocked to find out that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was at his front door. Leaving his 12 year old daughter, Evelyn Gonzalez Vieyra, behind with his grand-parents, Gonzalez Carranza was deported by ICE to Nogales, Mexico on April 10, 2019. Gonzalez Carranza told USA Today about the idea […]

“It’s a Boy!” The Duke and Duchess of Susex announced that they have had their firstborn child on May 6, 2019. The couple named their first baby of Sussex, Archie Harrison Mounbatten-Windsor. The royal baby was born in the United Kingdom to two British Monarchs. The royal baby is indeed, British royalty. But is the […]

Politicians have begun announcing their bids for the 2020 presidential election and promoting themselves through various media outlets. President Trump will surely be keen on reelection. Pressure is growing within the administration on how to best poise Trump for reelection, causing a seemingly change in policy to drive votes and support of his 2020 bid. […]