The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced the designation of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. Only individuals who are already residing in the United States as of March 15, 2022, will be eligible for TPS.
“This TPS designation will help to protect Afghan nationals who have already been living in the United States from returning to unsafe conditions,” said Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas.
In the recently published April Visa Bulletin, the Department of State advanced the Date for Filing (also known as the application date) applications for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status in the employment-based, second preference (EB-2) category for India from Sept. 1, 2013, to Sept. 1, 2014.
As we celebrate Irish heritage, we take a look into some Irish figures that have shaped the fabric of America. The Irish, who crossed through the borders of America from the 16th century to the 20th century, played an important part in changing the landscape of America through generations of countless rich endowments in literature, arts, religion, industry, organized labor, and politics amongst others.
Since March 2020, the web portal Stop AAPI Hate has logged 10,370 reports of hate incidents: women, especially those who are elderly, were the targets in the majority of incidents.
Recognizing that Asian American women are experiencing a fresh wave of violent, hate-related attacks panelists shared their views on how to move past the hate and strategies for keeping the community safe.
French Riviera Film Festival, in collaboration with Kvartal Concert UA, has launched a PSA Campaign in support of Ukraine. The first spot features a poignant message from festival partner, award-winning actor Eric Roberts, with music by Keaton Simons. Additional spots featuring festival partners will be released throughout the week.
In the US, Congress designated March as Women History Month in 1987. Since then, many American organizations, schools, and agencies celebrate women’s history month by constantly highlighting unnoticed and underestimated efforts of women in American society.
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced new policies that will provide better protection to immigrant children who are victims of abuse, neglect, abandonment, or similar parental maltreatment.
The World’s Most Distinguished Women Leaders Have Come Together To Announce The Launch Of A Global Effort To Eradicate Human Trafficking.
Born in the Dominican Republic, Reynaldo Ortíz-Minaya’s areas of research reflect colonization’s indelible impact on his land of birth and on surrounding islands in the Caribbean.