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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.
Parole in Place Update: Biden Expands Eligibility For Undocumented Immigrant Spouses
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expanded the parole in place (PIP) policy to include certain undocumented spouses of United States citizens who have been in the country for more than ten years, by June 17, the date of the announcement. PIP is a term used to describe the admission of immigrants who are already […] The post Parole in Place Update: Biden Expands Eligibility For Undocumented Immigrant Spouses appeared first on Documented.
Waiting Decades for Asylum, Chinese Undocumented Immigrants Face a “Stateless” Reality
It was July 4, 2023, and the sky was still bright at 7 p.m. Excited crowds flocked to viewpoints along the East River, eager to watch the fireworks. For Lin, a cook at a restaurant, it was just another ordinary night. He walked against the flow of people toward Chinatown, but as he approached Madison […] The post Waiting Decades for Asylum, Chinese Undocumented Immigrants Face a “Stateless” Reality appeared first on Documented.
A Marriage Story: NYC Nonprofit Plans Weddings For Asylum Seekers
As José Zambrano and Jennifer Rodriguez kissed in front of the arch at Carl Schurz Park, in Manhattan, their 7-year-old son, Lian, looked at them with his mouth wide open, his cheeks flushed with a mix of jealousy and amusement. The thunderous clap of the officiant, and five witnesses of the nonprofit the Little Shop […] The post A Marriage Story: NYC Nonprofit Plans Weddings For Asylum Seekers appeared first on Documented.
How To Get Married in NYC
Members from our WhatsApp community have inquired about how to get married in New York City. Migrant members of the LGBTQI+ community have mentioned that same-sex marriage is banned in their country, while others are seeking to get married as a way to celebrate their love after a difficult journey to the United States. In […] The post How To Get Married in NYC appeared first on Documented.
Cricket World Cup Stadium Contractor Has Multiple Wage Theft and Safety Violations
Cricket may be a niche sport to most Americans but with a nearly 2.5 billion fan base, it is one of the world’s most popular sports. In preparation for the Cricket World Cup, being hosted for the first time in the United States alongside several West Indian countries, a temporary cricket stadium was constructed from […] The post Cricket World Cup Stadium Contractor Has Multiple Wage Theft and Safety Violations appeared first on Documented.
Asylum Employment Authorization, Explained
Our WeChat readers have reached out to us and asked how to check their asylum EAD clock. If you have not heard about it, the clock measures the period during which an asylum application has been pending with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) asylum office and/or the Executive Office for Immigration Review […] The post Asylum Employment Authorization, Explained appeared first on Documented.
Immigration News Today: Mexico’s Tactic To Cut Immigration To The U.S. Is To Wear Out Migrants
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. Around the U.S. Mexico’s tactic to cut immigration to the U.S. is to wear out migrants: Migrants […] The post Immigration News Today: Mexico’s Tactic To Cut Immigration To The U.S. Is To Wear Out Migrants appeared first on Documented.
From Backyard Matches To The World Cup: Cricket Is A Family Affair For New York’s Caribbean Community
For the first time in history, the United States is hosting the Cricket World Cup and New York is buzzing with cricket fever. From the June 1st kick-off game between Sri Lanka and South Africa to the recent, highly anticipated matchup between India and Pakistan referred to as “The Super Bowl” of cricket, the newly […] The post From Backyard Matches To The World Cup: Cricket Is A Family Affair For New York’s Caribbean Community appeared first on Documented.
Site Safety Training: Where To Take Free Classes To Earn A SST Card
In April, 17,000 active construction safety training cards issued by Valor Consulting, an agency supposed to provide site safety training (SST) courses for construction workers, were invalidated. Manhattan Criminal Court indicted the company for selling falsified cards to workers without providing safety training courses. New York City encourages these workers to contact the Department of […] The post Site Safety Training: Where To Take Free Classes To Earn A SST Card appeared first on Documented.
Immigration News Today: U.S. Could Ease Green Cards for Undocumented Immigrants Married to Citizens
Plus: What does the border look like a week after Biden executive action? The post Immigration News Today: U.S. Could Ease Green Cards for Undocumented Immigrants Married to Citizens appeared first on Documented.
New York’s Legislative Session Ends With Labor Rights Victories and Defeats
As New York’s legislative session came to a close last Friday, several pro-labor bills passed both the Assembly and the Senate to great fanfare from supporters. Still, several other pro-labor bills were forced to languish until lawmakers reconvene next year. Here’s a brief rundown of what passed and was left behind. Retail workers win safer workplaces […] The post New York’s Legislative Session Ends With Labor Rights Victories and Defeats appeared first on Documented.
The Trials and Triumphs of Asylum Seekers and Migrants in New York City
On Monday, June 10, Documented reporters were joined by New York City Council Member Alexa Avilés, who chairs the Committee on Immigration, and Mihad Abdallah, senior case manager at the Arab American Family Support Center, to discuss the experiences of the more than 200,000 asylum seekers who have come to New York City since the […] The post The Trials and Triumphs of Asylum Seekers and Migrants in New York City appeared first on Documented.
Immigration News Today: Biden Executive Order Could Separate Families Seeking Asylum at the Border
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. Biden’s border crackdown could disproportionately affect families: Biden’s new border policy will expedite deportations for […] The post Immigration News Today: Biden Executive Order Could Separate Families Seeking Asylum at the Border appeared first on Documented.
Immigration News Today: Migrants Rattled as Deportations Begin As Biden Blocks Asylum
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. Around the U.S. Migrants are rattled and unsure as deportations begin under new rule halting asylum: Migrants […] The post Immigration News Today: Migrants Rattled as Deportations Begin As Biden Blocks Asylum appeared first on Documented.
Caribbean Immigrants in NYC: Find English Classes, Job Training, Legal Help and More
Moving to a new country can be a daunting experience, particularly for immigrants facing many challenges. This can be especially true for Caribbean immigrants in New York City, who may have cultural differences, encounter language barriers, or lack access to resources and services. As a result, it can be challenging for these immigrants to find […] The post Caribbean Immigrants in NYC: Find English Classes, Job Training, Legal Help and More appeared first on Documented.
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