Migrants File Class Action Lawsuit Against Biden Administration Over Asylum App
A group of migrants filed a class action lawsuit against the Biden administration over its use of the controversial CBP One app during the asylum process. The migrants in question sought asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border but were turned away by U.S. immigration officials for not making appointments through the app. Many immigration advocates have spoken out against CBP One in recent months, citing privacy and accessibility concerns.
NYC Mayor Calls for Increased Federal Funding to Support Migrants
New York City Mayor Eric Adams called on the federal government to significantly increase funding to help his city support the tens of thousands of migrants who have arrived in recent months. “If we don’t get the support we need, New Yorkers could be left with a $12 billion bill,” Adams said during a recent speech.
New Canadian Work Permit Program for H-1B Visa Holders Exceeds Demand
The Canadian government’s new work permit program for H-1B visa holders reached its maximum number of applications in just 48 hours. The open work permit, valid for up to three years, allows current H-1B visa holders to work for any employer in Canada. The new program grew in popularity fast, given recent rounds of tech layoffs in the U.S.
Immigration Advocates Start Protest March in California
In California, hundreds of immigrants and advocates set out on a 40-mile march to protest decades of government inaction on immigration reform. Organizers are calling on Congress to pass the “Registry Bill,” which would provide 8 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S. a pathway to legal permanent residency.