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What You Should Know About the Minnesota Dream Act

t’s no secret that college is expensive. For students faced with out-of-state tuition, it’s too expensive. What if you have lived in a state for many years and are still billed the out-of-state price? That’s something young students who are also undocumented immigrants face all over the country. A new Minnesota law however, has changed that.

Before the Dream Act, undocumented students had to pay out-of-state tuition no matter how long they had lived in the state. So if

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White House Announces Initiatives for Streamlining Legal Immigration

Published By: Chris Keyser

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The White House recently announced and reiterated their initiatives for streamlining the process for legal immigration and assisting those who wish to immigrate to America.

The U.S. Administration has been vocal in its efforts to promote legal citizenship and to encourage newcomers to fully integrate to their new communities. Recognizing the past contributions of those immigrants that have come to America, the U.S. Administration is eager to promote programs that will assist immigrants in becoming citizens legally and

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Form I-601A Provisional Waivers

Published By: Chris Keyser

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Starting March 4, 2013, certain immigrants can apply for a provisional waiver of inadmissibility (to forgive illegal or unlawful entry into the United States) before they must depart the United States to appear at the Consulate or Embassy in their home country to obatin an immigrant visa.

The goal of the provisional waiver to keep families together by shortening the length of time the applicant has to return to his or her home country.

Applicants are not able

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Recent Statistics Show Steady Immigrant Flow for Minnesota

Published By: Chris Keyser

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Minnesota has always been an area that has thrived on the contributions of immigrants. Immigrant-owned businesses in Minnesota employ approximately 21,000 workers and generate sales and receipts to the tune of $2.2 billion. Concordia University economist, Bruce Corrie, has calculated that in Minnesota, Asian-Americans and Latinos have accounted for approximately $7 billion in purchases annually. Along with the economic benefits from immigrants, there are also immense cultural benefits that add to the rich diversity of the communities within Minnesota.

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Navigating the Legal Thicket of the New Immigration Program

Published By: Chris Keyser

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On August 15, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security opened up the application process for the “Deferred Deportation for Childhood Arrivals” program. This policy stems from the recent policies of the Obama Administration attempting to assist illegal immigrants who came to the U.S. as young children. Essentially, the program offers a temporary reprieve from deportation to their home country in the form of a 2-year work visa for those who are under the age of 31. These individuals must also

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Deferred Action: Common Questions and Answers

Published By: Chris Keyser

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Is there now a way for undocumented kids in the U.S. to get some kind of status?

It is not exactly legal status but rather a manner in which they will not be deported and will be permitted to legally stay here, go to school and work. Over the past 3 years, the Obama Administration has tried to reform the immigration enforcement system into one that focuses on public safety, border security and the integrity of the immigration system. As

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USCIS Makes Changes to Filing of Form I-601, Waiver of Inadmissibility

Published By: Chris Keyser

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Form I-601 Waivers of Inadmissibility

On June 4, 2012, the first of two major changes was implemented regarding the Filing of Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility.

Applicants who apply for an immigrant visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate and who are subject to ground(s) of inadmissibility must now submit their Form I-601 waiver applications to a U.S. based lockbox facility instead of filing the Form I-601 at an international office.

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