tag | undocumented immigrants
The pandemic labor market through the eyes of Philly’s immigrant restaurant workers
The lack of social safety net in the undocumented immigrant community pushed many people towards other professions. At the same time, the higher vacancies in restaurants created newfound leverage in salary negotiations for some who have remained.
Pa. Haitian community hails temporary protected status, questions immigration future
Undocumented Haitians in the United States can now apply for Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, which allows those who are eligible to legally live and work in the country for the next 18 months.
Lawmakers, undocumented immigrants call on Biden for relief for families in refuge
Sanctuary leaders and advocates say they spoke with Biden’s transition team earlier this month and are hoping to reconnect with the Biden Administration.
Pa. immigrants, advocates look to Biden Administration with hope and eye on accountability.
Pa. and Texas immigration groups work to undo penalties for asylum seekers in sanctuary
Second stimulus to help more homes with an undocumented parent, but some U.S. citizen children will miss out
President-elect Biden promises immigration overhaul, but some activists are wary
The President-elect has mad big promises about immigration reform but activists are going into the next four years ready to push for action.
Immigrant advocates sound alarm on PennDOT sharing drivers’ personal info
Latinos, immigrants among those bearing the brunt of the pandemic
Studies and testimonials show that Latinos and immigrants face disproportionate financial and health-related hardships during the pandemic.
