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Maine Joins States Dependent on Immigrant Workers

Apr 16, 2024

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Recently, The New York Times reported that immigrants have become crucial to Maine’s lobster industry. Jenna Smialek wrote: Folks born in Maine are generally not looking for manufacturing work, espe...

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Purdue's Zach Edey Highlights Need for F-1 Visa Reform

Apr 10, 2024

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During the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, Purdue center Zach Edey drew attention to yet another place where immigration law needs to be updated to fit with the realities of life in America in 2024....

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Louisiana Governor Tries to Get Involved in Immigration Issues

Apr 3, 2024

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You had to dig a little in a March 20 New York Times article on Texas’ efforts to empower its state police to arrest and deport undocumented immigrants to see how it applied to Louisiana.  ...

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H-1B Visa Lottery Season is Open

Mar 13, 2024

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The initial registration period for the H-1B visa lottery is open and will run through noon Eastern Time on March 22, 2024. The lottery is held annually when the demand for H-1B work visas is greate...

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Landry's Effort to Count the Cost of Immigrants Politically Motivated

Feb 28, 2024

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Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has wasted no time since taking office, pushing to undo many criminal justice reforms, increase oversight of New Orleans’ Sewerage and Water Board, and cutting funding f...

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