The Immigrant’s Journal Vol. 182
A Journey for a Better Life & Justice
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Jan 12-23, 2023
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"My message is this: If you're trying to leave Cuba, Nicaragua, or Haiti, or have agreed to begin a journey to America, do not — do not just show up at the border. Stay where you are and apply legally from there," said Biden. Under Biden's new parole program, candidates must first download the CBP One app on their phone and apply for asylum. Second, they need to find a sponsor in the U.S. who will start the procedure and agree to pay for support. And they must wait while undergoing "rigorous background checks" and not try and cross the borderer unlawfully. However, if their application is rejected
BY JR HOLGUIN, JOURNAL EXCLUSIVE
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n Thursday, January 5, President Biden unveiled a new strategy that includes extending Title 42 expulsions of people who enter the U.S. through the southern border while granting humanitarian parole to up to 30,000 migrants per month from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. Previously, those from Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua were permitted to apply for asylum at the southern border. Under the new arrangement, they would be immediately deported to Mexico. Biden said that Mexico agreed to deport up to 30,000 individuals per month who are apprehended.
President Biden. Editorial credit: Shag 7799 / Shutterstock.com
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Biden Keeps Title 42 and Sets New Migrant Caps
DHS Implements New Processes for Cubans, Haitians, and Nicaraguans and Eliminates Cap for Venezuelans ....13
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Long COVID Stemmed From Mild Cases of COVID-19 in Most People ....17
BY LINDA NWOKE JOURNAL EXCLUSIVE
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rug convictions can have lifealtering consequences for any individual, but the results can be even more severe for immigrants. Many immigrants are unaware that a drug conviction can affect their immigration status. Federal immigration laws detail severe immigration penalties on most controlled substance offenses, including minor ones. In California, a conviction based on the simple possession of supplies or
being under the influence of a substance can result in an immigrant's detention without bond at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE). While in New York, any conviction and guilty pleas can result in immediate detention and deportation, even for those who have lived for a long time in the United States. The violations or nonviolent misdemeanors, such as marijuana possession, can also lead to deportation.
How Can SIJS Help Immigrant Children Obtain a Green Card? ....10 Editorial credit: NYC Dept of Education
The High Cost of a Drug Conviction: How It Can Affect Your Immigration Status
Five Tips for Dealing with Anxiety and Relationship Doubts. ...20
Immigration Consequences When undocumented immigrants are continued on page 14
Do I Need a Lawyer After Being Injured in a Car Accident? ....22
Chancellor Banks: Reimagining the Student Dining Experience ....11