
Immigration
Proposed U.S. change on evaluating green card, visa applications could impact Philly kids
The proposal calls for looking at use of food stamps, federal medical assistance and housing assistance when weighing an immigration application.
7 years ago
Army expelled 500 immigrant recruits in 1 year
The AP has interviewed more than a dozen recruits from Brazil, Pakistan, Iran, China and Mongolia who all said they were devastated by their unexpected discharge.
7 years ago
Undocumented mother leaves N. Philly sanctuary to plead for help from Casey
An undocumented woman from Mexico who's been living in a church in North Philadelphia since last December occupied U.S. Sen. Bob Casey's office in Center City.
7 years ago
Supreme Court considering case on detention of immigrants
An immigration case before the Supreme Court pits the government against immigrants it wants to deport following crimes they have committed in the United States.
7 years ago
AP Investigation: Deported parents may lose kids to adoption
John Sandweg, who headed ICE under the Obama administration, said he worries that many more migrant children recently taken from their families may never see them again.
7 years ago
Stunning photos depict migrants ‘as they’d rather be seen’
Many of the images we see of refugees, migrants and immigrants portray them as burdens on society or victims of oppression.
7 years ago
Caravan wheels into Philly on heels of court victory on temporary protected status
Journey for Justice travelers call ruling a relief but say Congress must ultimately decide whether U.S. will harbor immigrants from dangerous parts of the world.
7 years ago
Migrants embrace ruling that keeps temporary status for now
Hundreds of thousands of immigrants got temporary relief after a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from moving ahead with its plans.
7 years ago
Thousands could be deported as government targets asylum mills’ clients
More than 13,500 immigrants who were granted asylum status years ago are facing possible deportation.
7 years ago
High-skilled immigrants call out the Trump administration’s ‘hypocrisy’
The Trump administration says it wants to move to a "merit-based" immigration system — one that gives priority to immigrants who speak English and are highly educated.
7 years ago
Trump administration will seek to limit green cards for immigrants needing public aid
For months, the Trump administration has been taking steps to limit immigrants' access to welfare programs.
7 years ago
Philly and Newark, N.J., rank among best places for immigrants to live
A new study looked at measures such as hiring bilingual staff, doing outreach in immigrant communities, and encouraging participation in the economy and civic life.
7 years ago
Listen 1:05Philly ID program explores partnerships with libraries and prisons
Philadelphia moved closer to creating a municipal ID program Tuesday, as a City Council committee advanced an amended bill spelling out how residents can qualify for the cards
7 years ago
Listen 1:08Supreme Court ruling means thousands of deportation cases may be tossed out
A seemingly minor technicality has big implications.
7 years ago
U.S. to limit the number of refugees allowed entry to 30,000, down from 45,000
Setting an annual ceiling in a fiscal year does not guarantee that all of them will enter the U.S.
7 years ago