AltWeeklies Wire
Undocumented Immigrants Pay Taxes While Washington Stalls on Immigration Reformnew
A million people, most believed to be undocumented immigrants, will file income tax returns with the IRS this year using Individual Tax Identification Numbers, in the hopes of establishing a work history to show the government they are worthy of citizenship.
New Haven Advocate |
Nick Keppler and Betsy Yagla |
04-15-2008 |
Immigration
Beware of the 'Watchdog'new
The dangers of Dustin Gold, New Haven's anti-illegal immigration zealot.
New Haven Advocate |
Betsy Yagla |
12-26-2007 |
Immigration
New Haven Ignores Open Record Laws in ID Card Casenew
Call it admirable or call it stubborn: The city is refusing to divulge the names of Elm City ID card applicants, which gives city dwellers (including undocumented immigrants) access to New Haven parks and libraries.
New Haven Advocate |
Betsy Yagla |
09-25-2007 |
Immigration
Tags: Immigration
Immigrants Stuck in Red Tape Sue for Citizenshipnew
Legally, U.S. Customs and Immigration Services only has 120 days to decide whether an applicant can become a citizen after completing the interview and the naturalization exam, but FBI background checks are so backlogged that some immigrants may wait years -- a lawsuit is often seen as the last remedy.
New Haven Advocate |
Betsy Yagla |
09-25-2007 |
Immigration
Tags: Immigration
Voices of the Immigrantsnew
Ten immigrants swept up in the June 6 federal raids on New Haven tell their stories.
New Haven Advocate |
Betsy Yagla |
08-21-2007 |
Immigration
Are Immigrants Scared Away from New Haven's ID Cards?new
The city cards are supposed to make people safer by allowing them to open bank accounts and prove who they are to police or other officials when necessary, not to spotlight their immigration status -- but some immigrants remain wary.
New Haven Advocate |
Betsy Yagla |
08-07-2007 |
Immigration
New Haven ID Cards for Immigrantsnew
It's supposed to help you get a bank account - but some Connecticut banks say the cards won't suffice.
New Haven Advocate |
Betsy Yagla |
07-31-2007 |
Immigration
Tags: Immigration
