[VT – WASHINGTON, D.C. ] July 21, 2025 – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a statement today addressing recent media reports alleging that […]
Immigration
Reporting on U.S. immigration policy and how it is made and carried out. We follow rules from USCIS and DHS, actions by the White House and Congress, and court decisions. We also report on their effects on families, employers and communities in Pennsylvania and across the country.
TAAF Launches National “Asian+American” Campaign to Highlight Complex Asian American Identity
[VT – NEW YORK] July 22, 2025 — The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) has launched a national public service campaign titled “Asian+American”, aiming to celebrate […]
Bipartisan Lawmakers Reintroduce ‘Dignity Act’ Offering Path to Legal Status for Undocumented Immigrants With $7,000 Restitution Requirement
[VT- Washington, D.C. ]July 15, 2025 — A group of bipartisan lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives reintroduced the Dignity Act of 2025, a […]
Joseph B. Edlow Confirmed as Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
[VT- Washington, D.C. ]July 18, 2025 – Joseph B. Edlow was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as the new Director of U.S. Citizenship […]
President Trump Proclaims May 2025 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
[VT – Washington, D.C.] On May 17, 2025 — President Donald J. Trump today issued a presidential proclamation declaring May 2025 as Asian American and Pacific […]
Committee of 100 Condemns Proposed Bill H.R. 2147 Banning Chinese Student Visas
[VT New York] March 18, 2025, Committee of 100, a nonprofit organization consisting of prominent Chinese Americans, today issued a statement condemning H.R. 2147, the […]
President Trump’s Message on Ramadan
[VT Washington, D.C., March 3, 2025] President Donald Trump of the United States delivered a message on Ramadan, extending sincere greetings to the public. Trump […]
USCIS Waives COVID – 19 Vaccination Documentation Requirement for Lawful Permanent Resident Status Adjustment
[VT] As of January 22, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has waived all requirements for applicants seeking adjustment of status to that of […]
Exclusive! 🧧President Trump Issues Lunar New Year Message, Celebrates Arrival of the Year of the Snake🐍
[VT – WASHINGTON, D.C.] January 29, 2025 — In an exclusive message released by the White House, President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump […]
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker Announces Resignation of Amy Eusebio, Executive Director of the Office of Immigrant Affairs
Philadelphia January 22, 2025— Mayor Cherelle L. Parker announced today that Amy Eusebio, Executive Director of the Office of Immigrant Affairs (OIA), will resign effective […]