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LeadingAge Comments on Proposed Rule Affecting Immigration Status
On December 18, 2018 by Jonathan Lips
LeadingAge national has submitted comments to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing opposition to its proposed rule broadening the factors used in public charge determinations, meaning whether a legal immigrant would become primarily dependent on the government for subsistence.
LeadingAge Comments on Proposed Rule Affecting Immigration Status
On December 18, 2018 by Jonathan Lips
LeadingAge national has submitted comments to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing opposition to its proposed rule broadening the factors used in public charge determinations, meaning whether a legal immigrant would become primarily dependent on the government for subsistence.
LeadingAge Tells Congress to Keep Nurses Coming to the U.S.
On October 31, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
An amendment recently introduced in Congress could push back the admission of foreign nurses in the United States by several years. The amendment would remove the per-country cap on visas for highly skilled immigrants and instead allocate the visas on a first-come, first served basis according to how long an applicant has waited for a visa.
DHS Announces New Proposed Immigration Rule
On October 23, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially published proposed changes to the public charge rule. The changes would deny entry to individuals seeking admission to the United States or adjusting their immigration status to become a permanent resident if there is any likelihood that the individual will become a public charge at any time in the future. Public comments are due by Dec. 10.
Homeland Security Announces New Proposed Immigration Rule
On October 9, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
The Trump Administration is considering ways to strengthen enforcement of rules that require immigrants to demonstrate that they will not take advantage of public assistance programs after entering the United States.
Help Workers with Temporary Immigrant Status Remain on the Job
On September 11, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
The temporary protected status provided to immigrants from El Salvador, Nicaragua, Haiti and other countries is being terminated. Many of these foreign-born people, who work in the long-term services and supports field, will face deportation.
New Reports Explore Global Expansion of Foreign-Born Aging Services Workforce
On August 22, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Three new reports explore the characteristics and migration routes of foreign-born workers and the benefits and challenges associated with an expanding foreign-born workforce in the field of aging services.
BBC News Highlights Minnesota Workforce Solutions for New Americans
On April 17, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
The debate on immigration can send a chilling effect across our field, as immigrants and refugees are an essential part of our workforce – today and in the future.