Immigrants in Maryland know that the path to a brighter future passes through the halls of our state's educational institutions. This fall, Maryland residents will vote on a ballot referendum that would provide immigrants with easier access to higher education and the...
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Legal Advocates
Year: 2012
Path to U.S. citizenship requires immigrants to take many steps
According to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, roughly 680,000 people become naturalized citizens of the U.S. each year. Maryland residents constitute a relatively small portion of that total--over 15,400 residents have been naturalized through...
Romney vows not to void approved deferred action applications
One of the many points we emphasize on our Washington, D.C. blog is the highly changeable nature of immigration law. Bills and policies can be enacted quickly, requiring immigrants to watch developments closely so that they can comply with applicable laws and...
Defeated STEM program bill would have increased number of visas
In past months on our Maryland blog, we have talked about the STEM visa program, which provides green cards to foreign students with advanced degrees in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Some of that discussion has centered on the short...
Homeland Security releases data on deferred action applications
In an update to an important story we have written about previously on our Washington, D.C. blog, the Department of Homeland Security has recently released early statistics about applications for the deferred action program. Announced earlier in the year by President...
Courts overturn higher tuition rates for immigrants’ children
Obtaining a post-secondary education is a crucial step towards earning a good, stable job and ascending our country's socioeconomic ladder. Like other states around the nation, Virginia and Maryland have well-regarded and prominent public colleges and universities...
DNC speakers approach podium, outside Latino activists arrested
Immigration reform remains a constant issue on both ends of the political spectrum and everywhere in between, and as November draws nearer the debate is only becoming more front and center for many concerned individuals. Of those who are watching the campaigning with...
Deportation divides many immigrant families, study shows
Most people in Maryland learned in civics class that children born in the U.S. automatically become citizens. But if their parents are immigrants without proper documentation, this sharp distinction between citizen-child and immigrant parent can lead to the division...
Adopted immigrant fights to remain in country, seeks residency
In prior posts we have noted the complex nature of immigration laws. Those in the country on visas, those seeking green cards and those applying for U.S. citizenship must navigate an often dizzying maze of federal rules and regulations. Being unaware of any of these...
Immigrants can start applying to deferred action program today
In the past couple of months, we have talked about President Obama's executive order that opens the door for certain illegal immigrants to obtain a work permit and be free from deportation for a period of two years. Today's date is important because interested...