IMMIGRATION
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New Jersey legislators propose bill allowing undocumented immigrants to get a license
Dec 7, 2018SPRINGFIELD, NJ — A bill, recently introduced by a handful of New Jersey state legislators, would allow the state’s nearly half-million undocumented immigrants of driving age to get a driver’s license. The bill would create two types of... -
Asian Pacific Islander American Health Forum rejects proposed public charge policy, affecting immigrants
Dec 7, 2018OAKLAND, CA — AJ Titong of the Asian Pacific Islander American Health Forum is calling the latest Trump administration proposal — regarding obtaining green cards — another attack on immigrant families. The Department of Homeland Security may... -
Jose Antonio on latest book, bringing Filipino representation to the mainstream
Dec 5, 2018Jose Antonio Vargas finished his “Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen” book tour in his hometown of San Francisco, engaging in an intimate conversation with the San Francisco Filipino community....Read More -
Federal court strikes down law against “encouraging” unlawful immigration
Dec 5, 2018A new federal ruling strikes down a law that made it a felony to encourage an immigrant to illegally enter or live in the US. The 9th US circuit court of appeals said on Tuesday that... -
NJ Attorney General launches directive to build immigrant trust in law enforcement
Dec 5, 2018JERSEY CITY, NJ — The New Jersey Attorney General launched a new directive that draws a line between state law enforcement and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. “Our approach is simple. We are limiting the types... -
In Vancouver, free pilot English language class geared for Filipino caregivers
Nov 28, 2018Filipino caregivers in Vancouver are now able to get help in reviewing for their English Language Test, thanks to a free class taught by a volunteer teacher. This is the pilot English language class for caregivers... -
Daly City hosts free legal clinic for immigrants
Nov 26, 2018DALY CITY, CA — Numerous people pack the city hall of Daly City for a whole day of learning about workers rights and getting free legal help from attorneys. “Workers rights protection applies to everyone regardless of... -
Caregivers propose new federal immigration status program for overseas workers in Canada
Nov 25, 2018VANCOUVER, CA — Caregiver organizations across Canada have crafted a new federal caregiver program that will give landed status to caregivers and their families as soon as they arrive in Canada. To protect caregivers already working here under... -
Pinoy Panawagan: US Census, the fate of DACA
Nov 14, 2018To talk more about recent immigration-related developments, the citizenship question in the US Census survey, and the fate of DACA that has benefited so many young undocumented immigrants, including Filipinos — is Pinoy Panawagan counsel, Attorney... -
Filipino Voter Empowerment Project shifts focus towards the census
Nov 13, 2018LOS ANGELES — The Filipino Voter Empowerment Project celebrated Election Day. The non-partisan FVEP spent the past few month canvassing, encouraging Filipinos in the Los Angeles area to turn up for the midterm elections. “We’ve made over...
