Going all the way back to the European discovery of the North American continent, a popular immigration pattern has been for one member of a family to set out for America, seek his or her fortune, and lay down some permanent roots. Then, once the time is right, the...
Month: November 2013
Vets recognized for service to the United States
Recent rumblings from Washington haven't been too promising for those in Miami hoping that immigration reform would be addressed by the House during the current legislative session. While the Senate passed new legislation that specifically identified a path to U.S....
Current immigration reform plans could be dead, says Diaz-Balart
Many in Miami have followed the recent federal debate over immigration reform with great interest. Florida's own Mario Diaz-Balart has been at forefront of this debate, often breaking away from the popular opinion of many of his fellow GOP colleagues in pushing for...
California “dreamers” receive $5 million in student financial aid
People’s feelings are often mixed on those who immigrated to the U.S. illegally. One the one hand, they may understand these immigrant’s desires to enjoy the benefits and opportunities available to themselves and their families here. At the same time, most...