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New Public Charge Rule Does Not Apply to Refugees or Special Immigrants from Afghanistan or Iraq

~ Ann Corcoran ~ 3 Comments

I’ve reported this news previously, but still get questions about it. It is wonderful that the President is making it harder for people who would be a burden on our social services (aka welfare system) to stay in the US, but the new rule does not apply to perhaps the heaviest users of our social … Continue reading New Public Charge Rule Does Not Apply to Refugees or Special Immigrants from Afghanistan or Iraq

Alabama: Iraqi Refugee Ordered Deported, Lied on Refugee Application

~ Ann Corcoran ~ 3 Comments

So what else is new!  Of course, many of them lie. The only difference is that once in a blue moon one is caught! I have a couple of stories this morning that could be posted either here or at ‘Frauds and Crooks!’  This one, and then up next Rep. Ilhan Omar story breaks internationally. … Continue reading Alabama: Iraqi Refugee Ordered Deported, Lied on Refugee Application

Judge Says Trump Admin Not Moving Fast Enough Bringing in Iraqi and Afghan Special Visa Holders

~ Ann Corcoran ~ 19 Comments

SIVs are nationals of Iraq and Afghanistan who supposedly helped us during our long involvement in the Middle East.  They are most often referred to as “interpreters” but they could have done any menial job connected to our military or connected to non-profit groups operating in those countries and be eligible to come here and … Continue reading Judge Says Trump Admin Not Moving Fast Enough Bringing in Iraqi and Afghan Special Visa Holders

Washington: Likely Honor Killing Puts Iraqi Refugees in the News Again

~ Ann Corcoran ~ 5 Comments

Diversity does not bring us strength! Earlier this week at ‘Frauds and Crooks’ I wrote about the Iraqi refugee arrested in Arizona on charges that he was an Al-Qaeda member who got into the US apparently unvetted. In January we learned that another Iraqi was arrested in Texas wanted in the murder of a Colorado … Continue reading Washington: Likely Honor Killing Puts Iraqi Refugees in the News Again

Texas: Iraqi Refugee Arrested for Murder of Colorado Woman

~ Ann Corcoran ~ 5 Comments

But, Texas isn’t sending him back to Colorado immediately because they are investigating potential other crimes he may have committed in Texas. This reminds me of something a friend said yesterday. Going forward, any governor or county commission that tells the President—send us more refugees—will ‘own it’ when a refugee takes an American’s job, costs … Continue reading Texas: Iraqi Refugee Arrested for Murder of Colorado Woman