The Immigrant’s Journal Vol. 192
A Journey for a Better Life & Justice
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June 1-12, 2023
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BY AARON REICHLIN-MELNICK IMMIGRATION IMPACT
Tackling the Asylum Seeker Crisis: Mayor Adams' Comprehensive Approach ....3
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n May 23, members of Congress introduced what has sadly become an increasingly rare bit of legislation; a comprehensive immigration reform bill aimed at addressing large-scale systematic problems with large-scale systematic action. The “DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act” represents one of the most sweeping attempts to modify Editorial credit: Johnny Silvercloud / Shutterstock.com
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Black and Brown Kids Should Attend Charter Schools ....10
How To Seek Asylum (Under Biden’s Asylum Transit Ban), In 15 Not-At-AllEasy Steps still, let us remind you, are not legal advice—accordingly. Come Friday, this will become the process many people will be forced to go through to find safety on U.S. soil.
BY DARA LIND
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ack in February, when the Biden administration proposed a new regulation that would essentially restrict the vast majority of border crossers from qualifying for asylum, we broke it down with a guide to qualifying for asylum in the United States in 12 not-so-easy steps. The final regulation, published Wednesday, will go into effect Friday with the end of the Title 42 “public health” emergency. The final regulation has been tweaked from the vague draft text, so we’ve modified our not-so-easy steps—which
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Congress Introduces Sweeping Immigration Reform Bill ‘DIGNIDAD Act’ to Address Systematic Challenges
Getting Your Financial House in Order: The Three Essential Elements of an Estate Plan....11
The Responsibilities of Parents and the Rights of Autistic Children ....4
Step 1: If you are from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Ukraine or Venezuela, and you have not irregularly entered Panama (through the Darién) or Mexico: go to step 2. If not, go to step 3.
President Joe Biden Editorial credit: Paul Froggatt / Shutterstock.com
Step 2: If you have people in the U.S. willing to sponsor you who make continued on page 15
Taking the Next Steps With An Asylum Denial ....17
Are You in an Abusive Relationship? You Can Get a Green Card Through VAWA ....18