It may shock some people in Ephrata but there are an estimated 50,000 Irish immigrants living in the United States without a legal status. What's more, they are certainly not the only group of Europeans who have overstayed temporary work, student or visitor visas. And...
Imagine a country that categorically denies citizenship to specific groups of people. It doesn't matter how long they and their families have lived in the country, how well they speak the language or how completely they have integrated into society; no matter what...
It cannot be argued that September 11, 2001, did not radically change how we have thought about national safety and many people in Reading can count the ways how our nation has changed since that day. The government must walk a very careful line, however, ensuring...
In a recent decision by the full United States Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, young Albanian women who live alone do meet the definition of a "social group" and, thus, can be given asylum in the United States, so long as they meet the other criteria required of...
There are an incredible number of people living in Lancaster who are in varying stages of immigration. From those people who moved here to reunite with family members to those who moved here from work, the immigration system has generally allowed those people who were...
There are many different ways that immigrants arrive in Reading. They may be individuals seeking asylum from their home countries, they could be individuals who are sponsored by their employers or they could be using family-based immigration to reconnect with family...
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...
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...
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...
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...