The American Families Plan (AFP) proposed by the Biden-Harris Administration reflects, after many decades, the full range of bold proposals needed to transform the economy so it truly works for children, young people, women, and families. Coupled with the American Jobs Plan announced earlier this month, the AFP would at last provide public investment in … Continue reading American Families Plan is an investment in children and families
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We Stand With the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community (AAPI)
We stand with the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community (AAPI). We abhor the violence against the Asian community. Violence against AAPI has grown by 150% since the start of the pandemic. Many of us are searching for ways we can respond to the recent violence in Atlanta and throughout the U.S. Take a look … Continue reading We Stand With the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community (AAPI)
House passes pathway to citizenship for ‘Dreamers’
The American Dream and Promise Act, which would provide a path to citizenship for young undocumented migrants known as “Dreamers” and other people living in the country with temporary protected status, passed in a 228-197 vote. The House also passed The Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which could create a system for more than 1 million … Continue reading House passes pathway to citizenship for ‘Dreamers’
DHS Withdraws Affidavit of Support Proposed Rule
On March 19, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced withdrawal of a proposed rule, Affidavit of Support on Behalf of Immigrants. By taking these steps, DHS aims to reduce barriers and alleviate burdens on American families who wish to sponsor individuals immigrating to the U.S. within the legal immigration system. On Feb. 2, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 14012, Restoring Faith … Continue reading DHS Withdraws Affidavit of Support Proposed Rule
U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Secretary Mayorkas Designates Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas is designating Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, until September 2022. This new designation of TPS for Venezuela enables Venezuelan nationals (and individuals without nationality who last resided in Venezuela) currently residing in the United States to file initial applications for TPS, so long as … Continue reading U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Secretary Mayorkas Designates Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
DHS Secretary Statement on the 2019 Public Charge Rule
The Department of Homeland Security announced that government will no longer defend the 2019 public charge rule. The 1999 “field guidance” is effective immediately, making it safe for immigrant families to use health, food, and housing programs they qualify for. https://www.dhs.gov/news/2021/03/09/dhs-secretary-statement-2019-public-charge-rule
American Rescue Plan Act Will Help Millions and Bolster the Economy
The American Rescue Plan Act, which Congress has passed and has been signed by President Biden, will provide needed help to tens of millions of people, reduce high levels of hardship, help school districts address student learning loss, and bolster the economy. The economy remains weak, the jobs recovery has lost momentum, and there are … Continue reading American Rescue Plan Act Will Help Millions and Bolster the Economy
USCIS Reverts to the 2008 Version of the Naturalization Civics Test
USCIS announces plans to revert to the 2008 version of the Naturalization Civics test. -- USCIS anuncia planes para volver a la versión del 2008 del examen de Educación Cívica para Naturalización. https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/uscis-reverts-to-the-2008-version-of-the-naturalization-civics-test#:~:text=The%202020%20test%20will%20be,Center%20on%20the%20USCIS%20website
Florida Medicaid Expansion 101
In Florida, the most a family of 3 can make in a year and still qualify for Medicaid is approximately $8,000. Currently, even during the Covid-19 pandemic, there is no help for adults with no children. Watch this video to learn about how Medicaid expansion would help more Florida families and children. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVfnbKCFd8E&feature=youtu.be
Information for parents of English Learners
Información para padres de estudiantes de inglés El Departamento de Educación de la Florida extendió el periodo para tomar la prueba ACCESS hasta el 28 de mayo de 2021. Recomienda a todos los estudiantes ESOL a tomar esta prueba e indica que “independientemente de ello, la decisión final de participar o no en esta prueba … Continue reading Information for parents of English Learners
