When someone in Essex County says that he or she is a permanent resident what does that mean? While many people in New Jersey may think they have a good idea of what it takes to immigrate to the country and become a permanent resident, they may forget about a large group of individuals who are eligible for green cards: asylum seekers and asylees.
How do children go through the immigration process alone?
When people in Plainsboro think about immigrants arriving in America, a variety of different scenarios pop into their heads -- from families to single adults to college students, there are many different possibilities. What many people may not consider, however, is that there are a large number of children who come to the United States alone each year. For those that come legally, they may have some difficulty navigating the immigration process, but will largely be fine. For those that come illegally, they may be in deportation proceedings alone and without any legal help.
Facebook founder calls for comprehensive immigration reform
While many people in Trenton may think that it is just immigration advocates who are passionate about immigration reform, but it seems that Facebook's founder, Mark Zuckerberg, is pairing with many other entrepreneurs to push for comprehensive immigration reform. Specifically, they are asking the federal government to create paths for citizenship for intelligent, industrious and innovative individuals, regardless of where they were born.
Solitary confinement of immigrants causes heartbreak, waste
With the busy lives many people in Fort Lee lead, it wouldn't be surprising if a few of them could ask to be left alone for a few days. With nothing to do and no one to bother you, solitude can be a nice break from the day-to-day hustle and bustle of life. While some people may wish for solitude, it is vastly different from solitary confinement in jail. For those individuals who are put in solitary confinement, they may be left alone for 15, 30 or 75 days or more, often considered torture by some.
