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Immigration

Immigration Chief: ‘Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor Who Can Stand On Their Own 2 Feet’

Posted on August 13, 2019 · Ken Cuccinelli, acting head of Citizenship and Immigration Services, says the new rule, which can deny green cards to immigrants who use government benefits, is part of Trump "keeping his promises."

Immigration

Report: 1 In 3 Low-Income Immigrant Families Opted Out Of Benefits In 2020, Citing Immigration Concerns

Posted on May 26, 2021 · The research underscores how a relatively short-lived Trump-era policy may have an enduring impact on the long-term well-being of children in immigrant families. In the Houston metro area, 43% of children have at least one immigrant parent.

Houston Matters

Immigration Policies Affect The Houston Arts Community In Unique Ways

Posted on March 12, 2020 · Attorney Kathryn Karam explains the unique hurdles performers, artists, and athletes have to clear to come perform in the United States.

National

Supreme Court Allows Enforcement Of New Green Card Rule

Posted on January 27, 2020 · Under the new policy, immigration officials can deny green cards to legal immigrants over their use of public benefits.

News

Federal Judge In N.Y. Blocks Trump’s ‘Public Charge’ Rule On Green Cards

Posted on October 11, 2019 · Under the rule, officials would weigh whether a green card applicant will be self-sufficient. The rule had been set to go into effect on Oct. 15. It's now blocked by a preliminary injunction.

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Immigration

Immigration Chief: ‘Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor Who Can Stand On Their Own 2 Feet’

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