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Policy Guided by Compassion, Faith Can Repair U.S. Immigration Policy, Refugee Rights Activist Says

Immigration, Magazine, The Immigrant Experience
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Policy Guided by Compassion, Faith Can Repair U.S. Immigration Policy, Refugee Rights Activist Says

Despite a resurgence of xenophobic policies and attitudes in American politics, many refugees have found strength in faith, author and refugee rights activist Jessica Goudeau said in a virtual book talk on how to improve U.S. immigration policy.

The Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs invited Goudeau to discuss her new book, “After the Last Border,” in the context of ongoing debates about immigration laws and the United States’ increasingly fearful attitudes toward asylum seekers.

Celebrate the Nobel Prize Winning Immigrant Scientists — But Not at the Expense of the Greater Immigrant Community

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Celebrate the Nobel Prize Winning Immigrant Scientists — But Not at the Expense of the Greater Immigrant Community

We are scientists and engineers from immigrant families. Over the past year, we have watched as these identities have increasingly intersected amid federal attempts to end the DACA program, restrictions on Chinese researchers, and attacks on international students. However, when we hear our scientific societies and academic institutions take a stand in support of immigrants, it is usually a tired mantra that praises the contributions of only a select few immigrants.

Judge Blocks Increase in US Immigration Fees

Immigration, Magazine
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A U.S. federal judge on Tuesday blocked an increase in immigration fees that was due to go into effect this week. 

The fees were set to go up Friday by an average of about 20% depending on the type of entry being sought. 

The halted hikes include a $50 fee for asylum applications, the first time the United States would have charged such a fee.  The cost for applying to be a naturalized citizen was due to increase from $640 to $1,170. 

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