Keeping Current with Immigration Law and Policy
Keep up-to-date with the new laws and policy changes that affect your immigration journey.
Use of E-Verify Mandatory For Federal Contractors
As of September 8, 2009, all federal government contractors and certain subcontractors are required to check employees' eligibility to legally work in the U.S. using E-Verify.
As of September 8, 2009, all federal government contractors and certain subcontractors are required to check employees' eligibility to legally work in the U.S. using E-Verify.
Repeal of the HIV Travel and Immigration Ban
After more than 22 years, the United States antiquated policy preventing HIV-positive immigrants and nonimmigrants from entering the U.S. finally came to an end with a repeal of the ban.
After more than 22 years, the United States antiquated policy preventing HIV-positive immigrants and nonimmigrants from entering the U.S. finally came to an end with a repeal of the ban.
What Are the Health Care Standards at ICE Detention Facilities?
ICE is responsible for providing safe and humane conditions to the detainees under its custody. Health care is one element of the agency's responsibility. All detention facilities must comply with national standards.
ICE is responsible for providing safe and humane conditions to the detainees under its custody. Health care is one element of the agency's responsibility. All detention facilities must comply with national standards.
Who Manages ICE Detainees' Health Care?
ICE is responsible for providing safe and humane conditions to the detainees under its custody. Health care is one element of the agency's responsibility, which is managed by DIHS.
ICE is responsible for providing safe and humane conditions to the detainees under its custody. Health care is one element of the agency's responsibility, which is managed by DIHS.
Health Care at ICE Detention Facilities
ICE is responsible for providing safe and humane conditions, which includes health care, to the detainees under its custody.
ICE is responsible for providing safe and humane conditions, which includes health care, to the detainees under its custody.
Change the U.S. Immigration System - What Would You Change About the …
The U.S. immigration system is broken--everyone agrees on that point--and there are many opinions on how best to fix our immigration system. If you had your way, what is the first thing that you would change about the U.S. immigration system?
The U.S. immigration system is broken--everyone agrees on that point--and there are many opinions on how best to fix our immigration system. If you had your way, what is the first thing that you would change about the U.S. immigration system?
DREAM Act Information Center
Your DREAM Act information center, including the latest legislative developments and DREAM Act resources.
Your DREAM Act information center, including the latest legislative developments and DREAM Act resources.
Opposition to the DREAM Act
No one wants to see children suffer because of the actions of their parents, but there are some who feel that the negative effect of the DREAM Act on the U.S. outweighs the lifelong impact of a "No" vote on undocumented youth.
No one wants to see children suffer because of the actions of their parents, but there are some who feel that the negative effect of the DREAM Act on the U.S. outweighs the lifelong impact of a "No" vote on undocumented youth.
Immigration Reform Information Hub
The latest information and developments in the immigration reform debate.
The latest information and developments in the immigration reform debate.
Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009
In January 2009, Congress agreed that immigrant children should not have to wait five years for health coverage, and voted in favor of passing the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009.
In January 2009, Congress agreed that immigrant children should not have to wait five years for health coverage, and voted in favor of passing the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009.
President Obama's Immigration Agenda
President Obama's immigration agenda as posted on the official White House website.
President Obama's immigration agenda as posted on the official White House website.
Janet Napolitano on Immigration
An overview of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano's views on key immigration issues.
An overview of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano's views on key immigration issues.
REAL ID Act of 2005
The REAL ID Act of 2005 affects every person in America who uses a driver's license or state ID card for federal purposes.
The REAL ID Act of 2005 affects every person in America who uses a driver's license or state ID card for federal purposes.
What is the DREAM Act?
A definition of the DREAM Act.
A definition of the DREAM Act.
What is the Immigration and Nationality Act?
A definition and history of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
A definition and history of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Sarah Palin on Immigration
An overview of Sarah Palin's views on key immigration issues.
An overview of Sarah Palin's views on key immigration issues.
Visa Waiver Program Expansion Problems
The visa waiver program allows citizens of certain countries to travel to the U.S. for up to 90 days without obtaining a visa. In its efforts to expand the program, the Department of Homeland Security is faced with some significant challenges.
The visa waiver program allows citizens of certain countries to travel to the U.S. for up to 90 days without obtaining a visa. In its efforts to expand the program, the Department of Homeland Security is faced with some significant challenges.
Immigration Elections Guide
Do you want to know if new immigrants can vote or where the candidates stand on the topic of immigration issues? Here with some help from About.com's political News & Issues Guides, you'll find a variety of perspectives on the candidates' stance on immigration, as well as some voting information for newcomers.
Whether you're a new citizen who wants to make an informed decision at the p…
John McCain on Immigration
An overview of John McCain's views on key immigration issues.
An overview of John McCain's views on key immigration issues.
Barack Obama on Immigration
An overview of Barack Obama's views on key immigration issues.
An overview of Barack Obama's views on key immigration issues.
Joe Biden on Immigration
An overview of Joe Biden's views on key immigration issues.
An overview of Joe Biden's views on key immigration issues.
HIV/AIDS Immigration Ban Repealed
On July 16, 2008, the U.S. Senate passed the PEPFAR bill, which included an addendum to lift an Immigration and Naturalization Act policy banning HIV-positive immigrants from entering the country.
On July 16, 2008, the U.S. Senate passed the PEPFAR bill, which included an addendum to lift an Immigration and Naturalization Act policy banning HIV-positive immigrants from entering the country.
U.S. Mayors Pass Immigration Resolutions
The U.S. Conference of Mayors pass important immigration resolutions during the 76th Annual Meeting.
The U.S. Conference of Mayors pass important immigration resolutions during the 76th Annual Meeting.
A Path to Legalization for Illegal Immigrants
Should the United States provide a path to legalization for illegal immigrants? The issue has been at the forefront of American politics for several years but the debate continues. What does a nation do with an estimated 10 to 20 million people residing in its country illegally?
Should the United States provide a path to legalization for illegal immigrants? The issue has been at the forefront of American politics for several years but the debate continues. What does a nation do with an estimated 10 to 20 million people residing in its country illegally?
Uniting American Families Act - Immigration Bill for Same-Sex Couples
Under the current Immigration and Nationality Act, same-sex couples do not have the same immigration rights as heterosexual. Learn more about this bill. Links to track its status in both the House and Senate are provided.
Under the current Immigration and Nationality Act, same-sex couples do not have the same immigration rights as heterosexual. Learn more about this bill. Links to track its status in both the House and Senate are provided.
Obama's Views on Immigration Reform
A quick overview of 2008 presidential candidate Barack Obama's policies and plans for immigration reform. From US Liberal Politics Guide, Deborah White.
A quick overview of 2008 presidential candidate Barack Obama's policies and plans for immigration reform. From US Liberal Politics Guide, Deborah White.
USCIS Laws, Regulations and Guides
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services maintains this legal information page with information on current immigration laws. You will also find handbooks and manuals used by immigration officers, as well as guides created to help you through the immigration process.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services maintains this legal information page with information on current immigration laws. You will also find handbooks and manuals used by immigration officers, as well as guides created to help you through the immigration process.
Center for Immigration Studies
Founded in 1985, CIS is "the nation's only think tank devoted exclusively to research and policy analysis of the economic, social, demographic, fiscal, and other impacts of immigration on the United States."
Founded in 1985, CIS is "the nation's only think tank devoted exclusively to research and policy analysis of the economic, social, demographic, fiscal, and other impacts of immigration on the United States."