ICE launches electronic search engine for detained immigrants

Family members of immigrants detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will now be able to find out which facility they are in by using an online locator. To do so, they must access a page on ICE's website dedicated to searching for people in its custody or who have been placed in ICE detention centers. Read more

TPS late registration requirements

Salvadorans who have not previously enrolled in the Temporary Protected Status program may be eligible for a late initial enrollment. The video explains some of the requirements for eligibility. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26flTfrvPYY&hl=en_US&fs=1]

Important terms and dates of TPS for Salvadorans

There are 217,000 Salvadorans eligible for the extension of temporary protected status. The re-registration deadline is September 7. The following video has important recommendations to complete the process. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-gGoCkDBEY&hl=en_US&fs=1]

Increase in passport and immigrant visa quotas

Beginning today, fees for U.S. passport, immigrant visa and other consular services will be increased. The U.S. Department of State announced that the increase was necessary to cover the costs associated with processing these consular services. Last June, the State Department also increased visa fees ... Read more

TPS extended for El Salvador 2010-2012

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security today announced the extension of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for El Salvador. Individuals from El Salvador will be able to remain under the program's protection for another 18 months beginning September 10, 2010 through March 9, 2010. Read more

Lawsuit against Arizona filed in federal court

It is now official. The U.S. Department of Justice has just filed a lawsuit against the state of Arizona to stop the implementation of SB1070. The lawsuit, filed today in federal court in Phoenix, alleges the following 3 causes of action: 1. SB1070 violates the Constitution Clause and ... Read more

Federal government to sue Arizona over SB1070 law

The Washington Post reports that the U.S. Department of Justice today will file a lawsuit against the state of Arizona to stop the implementation of SB1070. The controversial law gives police the power to question and detain any person if they have reasonable suspicion that he or she is ... Read more

TPS re-registration for Hondurans and Nicaraguans draws to a close

Tuesday, July 6 is the last day for eligible Hondurans and Nicaraguans to re-register for the TPS program. There will be no extensions unless the person has good cause. The current extension will allow people from these countries to remain under the program's protection for another 18 months - from ... Read more

Advice for Undocumented Students on the DREAM Act

Last week I participated in the annual conference of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. After my presentation, I met two journalism students who are undocumented and anxious to get out of the immigration limbo they are in. It saddened me that I could not help them now and made me think about how these people can advocate for ... Read more

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