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Brooklyn Children’s Museum Celebrates Caribbean Heritage Month Finale
A day of dancing, storytelling, workshops, and culinary delights at The Brooklyn Children’s Museum made for a wonderful conclusion to National Caribbean American Heritage Month in New York City. The museum collaborated with the community advocacy organization I AM CARIBBEING, which showcases Caribbean culture, to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Caribbean with the […] The post Brooklyn Children’s Museum Celebrates Caribbean Heritage Month Finale appeared first on Documented.
Reentry Permits for Green Card Holders Who Travel Outside the U.S.
As a permanent resident in the United States, there may be occasions where you want to travel abroad for a long time. If you think you may travel for over a year, you need to get a reentry permit, indicating that you do not want to abandon your green card status and allowing you to […] The post Reentry Permits for Green Card Holders Who Travel Outside the U.S. appeared first on Documented.
New York’s Largest Chinese Bakery Chain Allegedly Stole From Its Workers
Known for serving up traditional Chinese baked goods like pork buns, red bean rice cakes, and custard tarts, Fay Da Bakery has become a ubiquitous presence in New York’s culinary landscape. Founded in 1991 by Taiwanese baker Han Chou in Manhattan’s Chinatown, the chain has grown to 14 locations across Manhattan and Queens, with one […] The post New York’s Largest Chinese Bakery Chain Allegedly Stole From Its Workers appeared first on Documented.
Who Cares for the Carers? Domestic Workers Discuss Exploitation in NYC
Domestic workers often suffer mistreatment in the workplace, especially those who are immigrants. The post Who Cares for the Carers? Domestic Workers Discuss Exploitation in NYC appeared first on Documented.
Trump Lied About Immigration and the Border. Biden Brought A Poor Defense to the Debate.
There is a general consensus among political insiders and viewers of the presidential debate Thursday night that the debate was far from ideal. If you missed it, or couldn’t bear to watch it to the end after a few minutes in, here’s a quick rundown of what former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden […] The post Trump Lied About Immigration and the Border. Biden Brought A Poor Defense to the Debate. appeared first on Documented.
Members of Elite Haiti Police Force Lost in New York as Asylum Seekers and Parolees
When Roodolphe Nicolas met with Cosby Jean-Charles at a McDonald’s in the Flatlands neighborhood of Southeast Brooklyn, their eyes constantly scanned the room. They were looking for danger, they said, and had developed this reflex beginning in 2017, as police officers patrolling the streets of Port-au-Prince in Haiti. Back then and now, members of Haiti’s […] The post Members of Elite Haiti Police Force Lost in New York as Asylum Seekers and Parolees appeared first on Documented.
Migrants and Immigrants: What’s the Difference?
What is the difference between a migrant, asylum seeker, refugee, immigrant, lawful permanent resident and an undocumented immigrant? These are the differences in the definitions of each status. Differences between immigrant, nonimmigrant and undocumented immigrant Immigration involves the crossing of a national boundary. The technical definition of “immigrant” from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) […] The post Migrants and Immigrants: What’s the Difference? appeared first on Documented.
“Emergent City” Doc About Residents’ Fight for Sunset Park Will Broadcast on PBS
What happens when Sunset Park’s working class immigrant residents join forces with community leaders to oppose five multibillion dollar corporations? A new documentary, “Emergent City,” which premiered at The Tribeca Festival this month, captures the events surrounding the transformation of Industry City in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, and a failed attempt by its developers to obtain […] The post “Emergent City” Doc About Residents’ Fight for Sunset Park Will Broadcast on PBS appeared first on Documented.
For Caribbean LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers, Support While They Endlessly Wait
At the end of a long day stocking shelves at a kosher grocery store, Olivia Valwaa stops in a Target to get ready for her next stop: the Brooklyn Community Pride Center. There, she’ll attend Unchained, the sole Caribbean LGBTQ+ support group in the States. She changes into a comfy “Stay Humble, Hustle Hard” sweatsuit, […] The post For Caribbean LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers, Support While They Endlessly Wait appeared first on Documented.
Chinese Tenants Are Stranded at NYC Housing Court Without Language Support
This story is supported by HomeLab NYC at Incite and the Toni Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism. At 61, Zhulin Chen had achieved a version of the American dream last summer: She had finally saved up enough to open up her own beauty salon in Queens, eight years after moving to the U.S. from her […] The post Chinese Tenants Are Stranded at NYC Housing Court Without Language Support appeared first on Documented.
Scuffle in District 40: Ron Kim and Yi Andy Chen Volunteers Call Police on Each Other
On Sunday, just two days before the primary election, an unusual incident unfolded during an otherwise quiet early voting day in Queens. The teams of incumbent Assemblymember Ron Kim and candidate Yi Andy Chen who are competing for New York State Assembly District 40 nearly simultaneously called the police to report violations against each other’s […] The post Scuffle in District 40: Ron Kim and Yi Andy Chen Volunteers Call Police on Each Other appeared first on Documented.
Immigration News Today: Trump Suggests Giving Green Cards To Foreign Graduates in the U.S.
Plus: Attorneys say new safety standards for migrant children in custody aren’t enough The post Immigration News Today: Trump Suggests Giving Green Cards To Foreign Graduates in the U.S. appeared first on Documented.
Make No Mistake About MOCA. Michael Lee Plans to Leave a Legacy.
As part of Documented’s new “Our City” interview series, we are speaking to prominent and influential New Yorkers who have deep connections to New York’s immigrant communities, some of whom are immigrants themselves. We ask them about how they made New York City their own, where they feel most connected to in the city, current […] The post Make No Mistake About MOCA. Michael Lee Plans to Leave a Legacy. appeared first on Documented.
National Interest Waiver: Requirements For A Green Card Without Employer Sponsorship
Certain highly qualified people who meet the National Interest Waiver (NIW) requirements can request a green card through self-petition without an employer sponsoring their green card. The NIW falls under the EB-2 visa category, which is for “aliens who are members of the professions holding advanced degrees or who have exceptional ability,” according to the […] The post National Interest Waiver: Requirements For A Green Card Without Employer Sponsorship appeared first on Documented.
Immigration News Today: Immigrants React to Biden’s Parole in Place Expansion
Plus: Some immigrant families celebrate Biden's citizenship move, while some are left out The post Immigration News Today: Immigrants React to Biden’s Parole in Place Expansion appeared first on Documented.
Big Business Is Trying to Kill New Pro-Worker OSHA Rule
Immigrant workers across the country are at risk of losing an important tool that could make their workplaces safer. In February, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule that would allow both union and non-union workers to select a representative from a workers’ center, a labor union, an attorney, or […] The post Big Business Is Trying to Kill New Pro-Worker OSHA Rule appeared first on Documented.
Immigration News Today: Mexico Shelters Crowded As Biden Asylum Ban Takes Hold
Just have a minute? Here are the top stories you need to know about immigration. This summary was featured in Documented’s Early Arrival newsletter. You can subscribe to receive it in your inbox three times per week here. Washington D.C. Mexico shelters see crowding as Biden’s asylum ban takes hold: Shelters south of the U.S. […] The post Immigration News Today: Mexico Shelters Crowded As Biden Asylum Ban Takes Hold appeared first on Documented.
Ecuador Suspends Visa-Free Policy for Chinese Nationals, Citing “Unusual Increase” in Irregular Immigration
Ecuador’s Foreign Ministry announced Tuesday that it has decided to temporarily suspend their agreement with China which allowed Chinese nationals to stay up to 90 days without a visa, citing a “worrying increase in migratory flows from China.” In a statement posted on Ecuador’s Foreign Ministry X (formerly known as Twitter) account, the ministry said […] The post Ecuador Suspends Visa-Free Policy for Chinese Nationals, Citing “Unusual Increase” in Irregular Immigration appeared first on Documented.
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