For those people who immigrate here to the United States, there is perhaps no better feeling than the day they finally secure citizenship, a validation of all their hard work and a veritable dream come true.
Mayor announces new incentive for securing municipal ID cards
Unlike many other locations in the U.S., New York City is a year-round tourist destination. In other words, the allure of the world-renowned performing arts centers, concert halls, zoos, botanical gardens and, of course, museums is so great that many people are willing to brave less than ideal weather conditions to see all that the city has to offer.
Just how will President Obama seek to reform the immigration system?
For several months now, our blog has been closely following the efforts on Capitol Hill to introduce comprehensive immigration reform here in the U.S.
NY courts tackle 'surge docket' to handle immigrant children
We've previously written on this blog about the issue of illegal immigration of youth to the United States and the influx of immigration cases into New York. Earlier this month, New York judges began hearing cases involving immigrant children under what has become known as the “surge docket,” which refers to the hefty caseload involving these children. In total, over 63,000 children have come into the United States since last October, and most of these children end up coming to New York seeking asylum.
