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Jennifer's Immigration Issues Blog May 2009 Archive

By Jennifer McFadyen, About.com Guide to Immigration Issues

USCIS Celebrates Military Appreciation Month

Saturday May 30, 2009
As May comes to a close, so does Congress-designated National Military Appreciation Month and National Military Spouse Appreciation Month. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recognizes the service and sacrifices ... Read More

Updates From USCIS

Friday May 29, 2009
Following are some recent reminders and updates from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that may affect you: Permanent Resident Card Delays: Expect a delay if you're waiting to receive your ... Read More

Is Sotomayor the Daughter of Immigrants?

Thursday May 28, 2009
President Barack Obama recently named Federal Appeals Court Judge Sonia Sotomayor as his nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court. If confirmed by the Senate, which Obama wants completed before the ... Read More

UAFA Senate Hearing Set For June 3rd

Friday May 22, 2009
Immigration Equality just broke the news announcing Senator Patrick Leahy will convene a Congressional hearing on the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA). The hearing, set for June 3, 2009, is ... Read More

Immigrant Spotlight: Tennis Star Anna Kournikova

Thursday May 21, 2009
Tennis star Anna Kournikova may be semi-retired from her sport but she hasn't slowed down. The Russian beauty is an active supporter of several charitable organizations and works as the ... Read More

Wordless Wednesday: Look Into My Eyes

Wednesday May 20, 2009
An anti-immigration demonstrator wears American flag contact lenses during an anti-immigration rally May 5, 2006 in Santa Clara, California. Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

In the Immigration Issues Forum

Friday May 15, 2009
Immigrating to the U.S. can sometimes feel like a lonely, confusing process. Connecting with other people who have been in your shoes can help make the process a little easier. ... Read More

DV-2010 Green Card Lottery Results

Thursday May 14, 2009
Are you hoping to be one of the applicants selected in the DV-2010 lottery? Winners should start finding out very soon. Notifications to the randomly-selected diversity visa or "green card ... Read More

Immigrant Spotlight: Star Trek

Monday May 11, 2009
I loved the original Star Trek series, and after seeing the new Star Trek movie, I'm in love all over again. A number of immigrants have main roles in the ... Read More

Does Obama's 2010 Budget Spell Disaster for Immigration Reform?

Friday May 8, 2009
If you're confused and frustrated by all this talk of comprehensive immigration reform, there's good reason for it. In February, Obama said that we needed to get started on immigration reform ... Read More

CDC Taking Public Comment on Immigration Vaccine Requirements

Thursday May 7, 2009
I stumbled across this post in The Houston Chronicle today, and learned that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public comment on its proposed immunization requirements ... Read More

Napolitano Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Committee

Wednesday May 6, 2009
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano testified at the Senate Judiciary Committee's oversight hearing of the Department of Homeland Security this morning. Part of the Department's overall strategy includes securing the ... Read More

Swine Flu Thins May Day Immigration Rally Crowds

Saturday May 2, 2009
Crowds were smaller at this year's May Day immigration rallies, according to the Associated Press, but demonstrations went ahead as thousands of people across the nation marched in support of ... Read More

White House Naturalization and Award Ceremony

Friday May 1, 2009
This afternoon, President Obama attended a naturalization ceremony for active duty service members in the East Room of the White House. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano administered the oath of ... Read More

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