National Caregivers Day, observed on February 16, wouldn’t be complete without recognizing and honoring the contributions of immigrant workers who help provide critical services and companionship to our loved ones. It’s necessary to note the contributions of immigrant caregivers, considering the “outsized role” they play in caring for seniors... Continue »
Next year’s presidential election means that 2024 is poised to be an incredibly significant – and busy – year for our movement. But before rolling up our sleeves as we head into the new year, we should take a moment to reflect on immigration wins and people-led moments from... Continue »
Forty-four bipartisan members of Congress are urging the Biden administration to expand temporary protections for Nicaragua. While the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) made the right move earlier this year by rescinding the Trump administration’s termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaragua and extending relief for another 18... Continue »
Eligible immigrants have begun applying for relief under the Biden administration’s recent extension and redesignation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). More than 242,000 Venezuelans are currently protected under the program, according to the Biden administration. Under the expansion, an additional 472,000 Venezuelan nationals will now also be... Continue »
Washington, DC – In response to the news that the Biden Administration will extend and redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Cameroonians, the following is a statement from Douglas Rivlin, Director of Communication for America’s Voice:  “TPS is beneficial to both affected families and the United States’ interests, advancing... Continue »
America’s Voice · La Semana En Inmigración – 9.22.23   El presidente Biden extiende y amplía el TPS para los venezolanos También agiliza la concesión de permisos de trabajo a ciertos migrantes Y toma medidas para manejar el arribo de más migrantes a la frontera, entre esas, sumar 800... Continue »
Washington, DC – The following is a statement from Vanessa Cárdenas, Executive Director of America’s Voice, reacting to today’s news of a Temporary Protection Status (TPS) redesignation for Afghanistan: “We commend the Biden administration for redesignating TPS for Afghanistan, which continues their positive series of recent policy announcements. Many... Continue »
“Like Other Immigrants And Asylum Seekers, Those Who Have Fled Venezuela Don’t Want Handouts Or Special Treatment – Instead, They Want To Work And Support Themselves And Contribute More Fully To Their Communities,” Said America’s Voice Executive Director Vanessa Cárdenas The Biden administration has officially announced that it is... Continue »
The calls for the Biden administration to protect immigrant communities already in the U.S. through Temporary Protected Status (TPS) continue, including an immigrant worker-led rally at the White House, a video to President Biden from the children and grandchildren of essential workers, and a forceful op-ed from the speaker... Continue »
Nearly three dozen mayors and county executives from the Cities for Action coalition have added their voices to the call urging the Biden administration to designate or redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 11 countries, writing in a letter that the designations will both protect immigrants already here from... Continue »