U.S. to retain 125,000 cap on refugee admissions for fiscal year 2023
The Biden administration fell far short of accomplishing the same objective in 2022, resettling fewer than 20,000 refugees.
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The Biden administration fell far short of accomplishing the same objective in 2022, resettling fewer than 20,000 refugees.
The policy is a dramatic departure from a Trump regulation that made it harder for low-income immigrants to become permanent residents.
Today on "Face the Nation," as President Biden prepares to unveil the next phase of his economic agenda, the continuing threat of COVID and a growing crisis at the border may complicate his plan.
A busload of about 50 immigrants arrived Sunday in Chicago, days after the arrival of the first busload of about 75.
Under Operation Allies Welcome, which will end next month, the U.S. has resettled roughly 86,000 Afghans who escaped Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
Dozens of migrants have arrived in Chicago by bus from Texas as part of an ongoing policy by Texas Gov. Greg Abbot to send migrants to cities including New York and Washington, D.C. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins Scott MacFarlane on "Red and Blue" with more on that plus the end to a special immigration process for at-risk Afghans.
Like the major leaguers who play at the iconic park, many of the 2,100 people who were sworn in have worked for years to fulfill their dreams.
The 18-month-old and 4-month-old received medical attention at a hospital and were released back into Border Patrol custody.
Reaction to President Joe Biden's plan to forgive some student debt has been mixed. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports and joins Errol Barnett and Anne-Marie Green to discuss student loan forgiveness, the release of key economic indicators and the administration's move to codify DACA, a program for people who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children.
The Biden administration has finalized a rule turning the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals immigration policy into a federal regulation. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins Lana Zak and Elaine Quijano to discuss why this is happening now and the legal jeopardy surrounding the program.
The Biden administration is expected to release this month a final rule on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, also known as DACA. Flavia Negrete, a DACA recipient who lives in Maryland, joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Errol Barnett to discuss how the program has positively impacted her life.
The latest on relations with Russia, immigration, and politics with Sen. John McCain (R-AZ)., Gov. Bobby Jindal (R-LA), Gov. Martin O'Malley (D-MD) and more.
The latest on the Sochi Olympics, immigration reform, and more, with Sens. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., and Dick Durbin, D-Ill., Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., and others.
The latest on Gov. Chris Christie's traffic controversy, immigration reform, and more, with former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, White House chief of staff Denis McDonough, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., and others.
Border patrol authorities say the number of migrants apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border could surpass 2 million by the end of September. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez spoke with migrants and officials about the border crossings and joins "CBS News Mornings" from near the border.
"Our goal certainly is to be able to process all vulnerable populations in a fair and equitable way," U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus told CBS News.
Authorities along the U.S. border with Mexico have apprehended a record number of migrants this year, which has rendered the political debate over policies like busing asylum-seekers to other states. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
"I am very proud," said the 22-year-old whose speechless social media clips have propelled him to stardom. "These are not just words."
The number of migrants processed by U.S. immigration authorities at the southern border dropped for the second month in a row in July. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins Lana Zak to discuss.
Two days after arriving at a temporary migrant shelter at the border with the U.S. in June, Rosa Viridiana Ceron Alpizar's 9-year-old daughter and 1-year-old son fell ill.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is defending his decision to send busloads of migrants to Washington, D.C. and New York City. Diana Ayala, deputy speaker for the New York City Council, joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss her views on the issue and how it's impacting the state.
The U.S. evacuated more than 122,000 people from Afghanistan when the government fell to the Taliban last August. Many of them are now resettling in the U.S., while others remain in the United Arab Emirates awaiting special visas. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez discusses the latest.
The National Conference Center in northern Virginia is currently housing 657 Afghan evacuees selected for U.S. resettlement, including 216 children, according to DHS data.
The Texas governor has bused thousands of migrants to New York City and Washington, D.C., since April.
"According to the statements of 29 rescued people, there were 80 people on the boat, so up to 50 people are missing," according to the Greek Coast Guard.