This Month, After it was announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) gifted
New York with $104.6M to help support asylum seekers, it was suspected that the mayor of New York, Eric
Adams, will be looking to house those migrants in houses of worship and other sanctuaries.

Effective on July 1st, In Massachusetts, eligible residents can apply for their learner's permit and road test regardless of their immigration status so they can have their driver's license.

It is a criminal offense to drive without a valid license in Massachusetts, and the consequences can be getting your car towed, facing fines, and sometimes even going to jail.

This week the Supreme Court sided with the Biden Administration on a long-period dispute over how the nation’s immigration laws should be enforced.

This week the Supreme Court sided with the Biden Administration on a long-period dispute over how the nation’s immigration laws should be enforced.

USCIS added a policy update that expands the eligibility criteria for employment authorization documents revolving on compelling circumstances. If you've been experiencing delays on your green card due to visa backlogs, you may qualify for an EAD.

The requirements required to be eligible are to have an approved Form 1-140 (Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker), and have a nonimmigrant status like H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, or L-1. Applicants must also provide biometrics, have a clean record, and have not previously filed an Adjustment of Status application.

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a program created by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that allows migrants from different countries in unsafe environments, to work and reside legally in the U.S. for an allotted time. TPS can also give migrants a path to citizenship.

The United States government is planning to open legal pathways for Nicaraguan and Venezuelan migrants that are awaiting asylum in the Central American Country.

Costa Rica is one of the world's largest receptors of asylum requests which is why the number of applications has created a backlog.

Last week, USCIS announced that starting June 9th till July 31, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security will allow for a two-year extension of the original parole period for Afghan parolees who have applied for asylum of LPR status and are eligible for the fee exemption through these dates.

On June 8th, 2023, Colorado passed a bill that restricts local governments from detaining immigrants in their jails in place of federal immigration authorities. Governor, Jared Polis, signed House Bill 1100 which eliminates local governments' involvement in immigration detention.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is planning to give New York City $104.6 million to support the care of asylum seekers. This Federal funding was the largest share sent through the Shelters Services Program. This funding will help address the influx of migrants.