Immigration Blog

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Proposed Regulation Would Tighten Up Rules for Work Permits

If finalized, rule will impact many aliens with parole, deferred action, orders of removal, and criminal histories

Topics: Federal Regulations, Immigration Parole

A ‘Birthright Citizenship’ Exception — From Canada

The pregnant Dutch crown princess and a quickie proclamation of ‘extraterritoriality’

Topics: Canada, Birthright Citizenship

Twitter Isn’t the Real World

Finding civility when you might least expect it

Topics: Media Coverage of Immigration Policy

How Much Would You Pay to Stay in Federal Prison?

Border prosecutions soar, as the CBP chief tells would-be migrants it’s cheaper and safer to stay home

Topics: Attrition and Enforcement

The Work Crisis and the Work Still to Be Done

Topics: Wages, Jobs, and Poverty, Unemployment/Underemployment Rates and Immigration

USCIS Blocks Green Card Shortcut for Overstayers and Parolees

Topics: Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

BIA: Consider Aliens’ Crimes, Not Just their Convictions, in Exercising the AG’s Discretion

A brief history of statutory largesse and statutory complexities

Topics: Immigration Courts, Criminal Aliens

Excerpt: NYT Discovers Illegal-Immigrant Attrition Through Enforcement

Topics: Attrition and Enforcement

BIA: Illegal Alien Adult with Pending ‘Special Immigrant Juvenile’ Claim Is Subject to Detention

Program intended to protect migrant kids is now increasingly being accessed by grown-ups — including criminals

Topics: Illegal Immigration

Purported Bogus Asylum Case Out of the Hoosier State — That’s All Too Common

Mauritanian border-jumper claims to fear persecution because he’s gay, then marries his employer’s daughter

Topics: Refugees and Asylum