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Immigration Law: Glancing At History

September 19, 2018 Means George 0

President Donald Trump’s dedication to enacting a travel ban was finally approved by the Supreme Court on June 26 after the administration’s third revision of the policy finally passed in a 5-4 vote. It may [continue reading…]

Crime

Immigration: The History Of ICE And The Controversy

September 13, 2018 Means George 0

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, also known as ICE, has recently found itself at the center of national discussions surrounding immigration policy. Locally, Philadelphia’s ICE Field Office, which is the most aggressive in [continue reading…]

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Immigration: Shaloo Jose Found Her Second Family At HIAS

September 7, 2018 Means George 0

Shaloo Jose came to America in January 2005 after her husband decided to take a job overseas. She has since visited other big cities in the United States, but her and her family consider Philadelphia [continue reading…]

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Immigration: Sundrop Carter And The Energy Of The Philadelphia Activist Community

July 31, 2018 Means George 0

Sundrop Carter of the Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition recently celebrated her five year anniversary with the organization. Now in her third year as the executive director, she enjoys working to infuse the collective thinking [continue reading…]

Crime

Immigration Law: Joe Gordon Explains The Ups And Downs And Political Shifts

July 12, 2018 Means George 0

Joe Gordon has been an immigration lawyer since 2012. His office may be based in North Philadelphia at 4719 N. Broad St., but his work takes him throughout the city and the effects are felt [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Immigration: On A Student Visa, Manish Walia Studies More Than Just Chemistry

July 11, 2018 Means George 1

Manish Walia, 29, grew up in New Delhi, India but he didn’t dream of the United States, even as he watched Spider-Man and X-men cartoons as a child. [continue reading…]

Fairmount

Immigration: The Polish Provide Philadelphia With History

July 9, 2018 Means George 0

Poland’s presence may have even preceded Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Newfoundland with the navigation of the mysterious John Scolvus, sometimes referred to as John of Kolno. While a lack of records make this a [continue reading…]

Government

How To: Apply For A Green Card (Adjustment Of Status)

June 26, 2018 Means George 1

It’s hard to understand immigration without understanding the process that immigrants have to weave their way through in order to maintain a stay in another country. “It is a serious process,” said Jane Cowley, public [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Comedy: Chris Wood Makes Fun of Life

April 24, 2018 Means George 0

Chris Wood is a 31-year-old stand-up comedian that grew up in West Deptford, New Jersey and has been making a name for himself in the Philadelphia comedy scene. While working in an auto body repair [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Comedy: Using Improv To Improve Your Mental State

April 23, 2018 Means George 0

Improv comedy is a relatively new art form in which many of its performers advocate the benefits which extend far beyond the stage. The National Alliance on Mental Illness indicates that one in five American [continue reading…]

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