As the U.S. House of Representatives discusses immigration reform, it may be incredibly important to learn about the nation's immigrant populations in order to create an appropriate immigration bill. While it is likely that many members of Congress have consulted with...
Month: July 2013
How will immigration reform affect the asylum program?
Many people in Philadelphia are proud of the fact that the United States remains a choice destination for people fleeing violence and carnage in their own countries. Not only is our country an attractive destination, but it also does a lot to protect people of the...
Immigrant families hold unofficial citizenship ceremony
It is no surprise that immigrant families in Reading are eagerly waiting for some good news from Congress. For some of them, those who lack the legal permission to remain or work in the country, the promise of a pathway to naturalization and citizenship is dangling...
Varying opinions on employment, immigration shape national debate
When a non-American wants to work in the United States, his or her employer must sponsor him or her. What this usually means is that the employee has a set of highly specialized skills that the employer needs, and that the employer has been unable to find an American...