Latest in: Immigrants
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‘Our rightful place is also in Congress’
The election of Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib to U.S. Congress represents a momentous occasion for American Muslims, who have been struggling to defeat some stereotypes. Omar (D-Minnesota), a Somali-American who came to the United Sates...January 7, 2019 1306 0 -
New study illustrates the importance of U.S.-Immigrant Nobel connection
George Mason University Life from Fairfax, Virginia /Wikimedia Commons As a resounding answer to the anti-immigrant rhetoric in 2016, the United States got the news that six of the seven American Nobel Prize winners that year...December 17, 2018 1230 0 -
Undocumented immigrant population from Mexico declining; steady from other nations – Pew Research
United States-Mexico Border/Wikimedia Amid raging controversy over immigration, a new report says the number of undocumented immigrants living in the United States fell to a 12-year low in 2016, possibly due to economic recession. The population...November 28, 2018 778 0 -
Candidate Forum spotlights vital role immigrants play in Virginia’s development
With 2018 elections stakes running high, Democratic and Republican candidates for U.S. Congress pitched their platforms to a diverse gathering at the Candidate Forum, which emanated a timely reminder on the enormous contributions of Virginia immigrants....October 5, 2018 13678 0 -
Asians remain the largest immigrant arrivals in the U.S. since 2010
Asians have overtaken Latin Americans as the biggest group of foreign-born residents arriving in the United States since a surge in the number of foreign-born arrival from the largest continent beginning in 2010. The top three...October 1, 2018 1672 0 -
Immigrants shine in Alexandria with entrepreneurial success – New Study
Immigrants make up 28.0% of the overall population of Alexandria but they represent a remarkably high share – 34.2% – of the entrepreneurs, according to a new study released by the City of Alexandria this week....August 21, 2018 1023 0 -
Immigrants driving U.S. household growth
Image Credit: BrendelSignature/Wikimedia Commons Immigrants have been a force behind household growth in the United States over the past few decades and are projected to be even more important contributors to homeownership after 2025, a new...August 8, 2018 1632 0 -
Unemployment among Hispanic-Americans at record low rate
A naturalization ceremony in Grand Canyon Park Photo: Grand Canyon National Park/Wikimedia Commons Unemployment among Hispanic-Americans hit a record low rate in July as the national economy continues to create more jobs in a variety of...August 5, 2018 964 0 -
The French victory shows how immigrants enrich nations
Image: Screenshot/FIFA Channel video The image of the French team celebrating their glorious world cup victory represents the best of sporting spirit and enthusiasm for competition. But the 2018 French team is no ordinary outfit. It...July 16, 2018 1524 0 -
Support for increasing legal immigration grows among Americans
A naturalization ceremony Photo: Grand Canyon National Park/Wikimedia Commons With immigrants and immigration system dominating the political discourse, a new survey says more Americans support legal immigration into the United States than a decade ago but...June 29, 2018 882 0
