13 arrested at DC protest; Biden reiterates commitment to defending “Dreamers,” but urges Congress to take action
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Strong on borders, it will also take care of 700,000 dreamers.
Democratic leaders say the president has agreed to fix Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) by making a law on the amnesty.
Kamala Harris vows to protect DACA, urges Congress to “act to ensure Dreamers have the permanent protections they deserve”
There are currently about 600,000 DACA recipients, including about 5,000 South Asians, in the US
Biden administration seeks permanent protection for Dreamers, “who have enriched our communities and our country”
New rule redefines “lawfully present” to include undocumented immigrants brought to the US illegally as children
White House says Biden-Harris Administration is committed to providing Dreamers the opportunities and support they need
The share of the Indian diaspora in the United States, comprising 4.9 million US residents, was 23 percent.
225 groups demand Democrats protect immigrant youth including 5,000 South Asians in end-of-year package
“Dreamers are part of the fabric of this nation,” says Biden seeking a legal pathway to citizenship
However, Texas federal court order prohibits DHS from granting initial DACA and EAD requests
“We must also act quickly in Congress,” says Indian American lawmaker Pramila Jayapal
Thousands of South Asians may benefit if Congress acts on the Indian American VP’s call.
Bill includes provision for “legal dreamers,” aged out children of H-1B and other foreign workers.
“At best, the immigration bill is just a hope, till it becomes a law.”
Severe impact of Trump’s Covid-19 curbs virtually ended legal immigration.
Proposes path to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants, protects DACA.
Plan provides pathway to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants; green card in eight years.
Search engine giant to push new Biden-Harris administration for comprehensive immigration reform.
Faster citizenship, automatic green cards for Dreamers on the anvil.
USCIS starts accepting new applications under DACA.
Ruling makes thousands of young undocumented immigrants including South Asians eligible for work permits.
Include a Ghungroo choreographer; interests range from environmental change to refugee and forced migration studies.
Accuses Trump administration of “running out the clock” to avoid implementing DACA.