Try to imagine being trafficked into this country. It is frightening and depressing to even consider, but their are men, women and children who are brought to this country and to Lancaster County by less-than-legal means each year. There is no denying that these...
There are some people out there who think that the only people who are deported are the ones that deserve it. The people who get deported are the ones who have caused some kind of disturbance or who have broken the law. What many people may not realize, however, is...
It is not entirely surprising that many people think of Latinos when immigration reform is discussed. Of course, Latinos are not the only group of people who are interested and deeply vested in updating U.S. immigration laws, but with 40 percent of the city of...
The conflict in Syria has been raging for over three years, leaving over 100,000 people killed and millions displaced within Syria. Millions more people have been driven from the country, forced to seek refuge and asylum in neighboring countries. While many hope to...
Did you know that immigrants in Lancaster County who are outside of the immigration system cannot get driver's licenses? Exchange students, immigrants who have moved here for work and immigrants rejoining family members can all get driver's licenses if they apply and...
The United States is often referred to as the land of opportunity. People from all over the world aspire to come to this country and work, earn a living and take care of their families. Our immigration system supports this goal by offering certain visas to people who...
It may seem counterintuitive, but not all siblings share the same citizenship and one may need to sponsor the other for a green card. Although many people in Lancaster likely do share the same citizenship, whether American or otherwise, there are some who don't and...
Most people in York are taught not to lie when they are children. They are told that if they lie, no one will be able to trust them when they are telling the truth, much like the boy who cried wolf. This is more than just a good rule by which to live one's life; it is...
As many people in Reading remember, President Obama started the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals in 2012 as a way to provide work permits and temporary relief from deportation to young people who lack a legal immigration status who were brought to the country as...
Many people in Reading recognize that the U.S. immigration system is more than just economic and family immigrants. The system also helps protect people against persecution in their home countries by granting people asylum. The U.S. government helps people fleeing...