Why are Some Latin American Countries Ineligible for the 2026 Green Card Lottery?
The lottery was launched on Tuesday offering up to 55,000 diversity visas, yet countries like Venezuela, Honduras and Mexico are excluded
How Kamala Harris Could Revitalize Florida Democrats and Key Races Ahead of November
Florida has become a Republican stronghold over Gov. Ron DeSantis. But Democrats are now counting on Black voters to make inroads in the Sunshine State.
Some U.S. Schools Are Reportedly Cashing In on Degrees That Double as Work Visas for International Students
Schools compete for students by making requirements as flexible as possible, raising concerns that lax standards could jeopardize their immigration status.
U.S. Experiences Its Largest Annual Increase in Immigrant Population in More Than Two Decades
Pew Research Center found that immigrant population grew by approximately 1.6 million people in 2023
CBP Has Expanded Mental Health Support for Border Agents Amid Rising Immigrant Deaths
Agents who express suicidal thoughts are no longer permanently disarmed, as mental health is now treated similarly to a physical injury
Advocacy Group Warns That Ice and Border Patrol Cannot Check Immigration Status During Helene Relief Efforts
"ICE and CBP provide emergency assistance to individuals regardless of their immigration status," said Homeland Security in recent statement
Trump Suggests Deporting Legal Haitian Immigrants Living in Ohio as Controversy Continues
The former president has proposed ending legal protections and targeting Temporary Protected Status
Amid Trump's Claims of Mass Deportation, ACLU Sues for Information on U.S. Immigration Detention Capabilities
The organization is concerned about how such policies could impact the civil rights and civil liberties of immigrants
Immigration Advocates Call for More Relaxed Asylum Restrictions as Migrant Deaths Hit Record Numbers
Certain sectors of the US.-Mexico border, such as El Paso, saw record number of deaths reported during Fiscal Year 2024
As Border Surveillance Gets Increasingly High Tech, Cartels Now Use Devices to Jam CBP Drones
Officials say that the devices being used by the "Cartel del Noreste" can detect nearby unmanned aircraft systems.
Biden Admin Won't Extend Legal Status for Venezuelan Migrants Who Arrived Under Humanitarian Program
Over 115,000 Venezuelans arrived in the country under the program. Those impacted are instructed to apply for another immigration benefit or leave the country
U.S. Launches Green Card Lottery for 2026 With up to 55,000 Diversity Visas Available
The registration period will go on until November 5th and is aimed at people from countries with low U.S. immigration rates who meet eligibility requirements
Texas Residents Protest and Halt Construction of a New Migrant Shelter in the Area
The facility in Juarez will replace the Kiki Romero migrant shelter, which has been open since 2019 and has accommodated more than 300,000 people since
People With 'Terrorist Ties' To Continue Exploiting Border Vulnerabilities Next Year, DHS Report Warns
In addition to human smuggling challenges at the border, the report mentions other persistent threats to the U.S., including drug trafficking and cyberattacks
Trump Ally Matt Gaetz Proposes Law to Deny Federal Funding to Groups Supporting Illegal Immigration
"NGOs and non-profits serve as the foot soldiers for the Biden-Harris administration's mass-migration policies," said the Florida representative
Are Immigrants Causing a Housing Shortage Like JD Vance Says? Here's What Economists Say
While immigration may be helping keep rental prices high, it is not the main culprit since migrants usually not compete for the same housing as natives
Close to 3 Million People Could Lose Deportation Safeguards With Trump's Immigration Plan
Such a figure could have devastating effects on the U.S. economy, according to a new Bloomberg report
Mexican Military Mistakenly Shoots Bus Carrying Dozens of Migrants, Killing Six
The incident, which took place in Chiapas, raises concerns about militarization, migrant safety, and accountability for security forces in the country
Aimee Allison, Founder of She The People, Warns Harris to Not Take Latina Vote For Granted Ahead of November
From abortion, to immigration and the economy, Aimee Allison outlines how Harris can continue gaining support from Women of Color across the U.S.
Trump and Harris Supporters Agree on Improving Border Security, Disagree on How More Immigration Affects Them
6 in 10 Trump supporters believe the rising number of immigrants worsens conditions them, while 65% of Harris supporters see no impact on their lives
Senior Cuban Official is in Arizona After Requesting Asylum in the U.S.
Juan Carlos Santos Novoa, deputy Labor Minister in Cuba, applied for asylum through CBP One
From Immigration to the Economy, Vance and Walz Spar on Key Issues During an Unexpectedly Civil VP Debate
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance took the stage Tuesday night for the only VP debate of the season, Here's what you should know.
More Than 435,000 Migrants With Criminal Records Have Been Released by ICE, Agency Director Says
In Fiscal Year 2024, ICE has the capacity to hold up to 41,500 undocumented migrants, which is up from the 34,000 limit in Fiscal Year 2023
Ahead of VP Debate, Latinos Have a More Favorable Opinion of Tim Walz than of JD Vance, Poll Shows
Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance will meet for the first VP debate of the cycle. As polls show a tight race, here's what you should know about the event
As Vice Presidential Debate Nears, JD Vance Says Trump's Immigration Policies 'Maximize Compassion'
The remarks were made at a Christian forum near Pittsburgh in which he attacked the Biden administration's "wide-open border"
Harris Leads Trump Among Latino Voters, But Figures Remain Low Compared to Past Cycles, Poll Shows
Vice President Harris is losing ground among Latinos as the electorate trusts Trump more to handle the economy and the rising cost of living
Trump Says That if Harris Is Elected Every Town in the U.S. 'Will Be Transformed Into a Third-World Hellhole'
"You're going to lose your culture, you're going to lose your country, you're going to have crime the likes of which nobody has ever seen before," Trump added
Biden Administration Further Toughens Asylum Restriction at the Southern Border as Elections Near
The new rules determine that the daily average of arrivals has to be below 1,500 for almost a month before the restrictions can be lifted
Two Venezuelans Arrested on Firearms Trafficking Amid Texas' Crackdown on 'Tren de Aragua' Gang
Governor Abbott recently promised that "Texas will not let these thugs use our state as a base of operations to terrorize our citizens"
Texas Latinos See Immigration as a Top Issue, a Vision Not Far Off From the Rest of the State Population
Immigration emerges as a top issue for Texans as migrant apprehension decrease and violent rhetoric from Gov. Abbott continues