No Immigration Reform by Obama Administration Expected Anytime Soon

Ever since Barack Obama became a viable candidate for the presidency, immigrant communities and activists have had increased hope for immigration reform that would help millions of undocumented immigrants remain in the United States.

But according to a story reported by Reuters, Vice President Joe Biden recently told Costa Rican leaders in a press conference that, essentially, immigration reform is not an urgent matter at this time. This, despite what was said during President Obama's election campaign that he supported comprehensive immigration reform.

This may be the first definitive statement on the matter to come out of the Obama administration. Until now, many were still holding out hope for immigration reform in the near future, despite the economic concerns of the country.

For the whole story, see http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSTRE52T7SE20090330

DREAM Immigration Law

DREAM Act re-introduced in Congress.

To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to permit States to determine State residency for higher education purposes and to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain alien students who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children, and for other purposes.

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Liberian immigrants in Minnesota

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Immigration Lawyers of Minnesota

The article linked below discusses Liberians in Minnesota facing deportation to Liberia. The article focuses on the immigration law that permitted Liberians to come to the United States but is now ending. The article also discusses possible citizenship for Liberians.

Immigration Article

Passport may not be needed to head to Canada

Immigration Lawyers of Minnesota


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H-2B

For H-2B temporary worker information, click HERE.