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Featured Stories

Immigration: Shaloo Jose Found Her Second Family At HIAS

September 7, 2018Means George

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

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

July 12, 2018Means George

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

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

June 26, 2018Means George

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

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