They are changing America by changing the people
I haven’t been at this long enough—following refugee resettlement—so I don’t know if this is unusual. Two Congressmen have introduced HR 6536 which would allow 3000 Tibetans to enter the US as refugees over the next 3 years. See this news account. Dharamsala, July 19: A bill to provide 3,000 immigrant visas to Tibetans has been … Continue reading Bill would make special immigrant visas available for Tibetans
“It is important to hold accountable those who would seek to defraud such programs, particularly when the crimes compromise our national security and public safety, when they impose such high costs on taxpayers…” (Michael R. Sherwin, acting U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia) Yes, you heard that right. The Special Immigrant Visa Program for … Continue reading Biden Admin Halts Special Refugee Program for Iraqis Due to Fraud Bust
Although as you know by now the arrival of refugees has all but stopped due to travel restrictions put in place worldwide. The UN halted refugee travel a few days ago and the US State Department has reported that no new refugees will arrive now before April 6th. However, I have been on the hunt … Continue reading Special Afghan Refugees Still Arriving in US Says Resettlement Contractor
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
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