Friends,
Earlier this month, President Obama signed a
proclamation announcing June 2012 as National Caribbean-American Heritage Month. Through his proclamation, the President called on Americans to celebrate the "rich narratives [of Caribbean Americans] and recognize their immeasurable contributions to our country." Throughout this month, community organizations and cities across the country have celebrated the diverse communities of Caribbean peoples who have made their home in America.
On June 15th, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano,
announced that certain young people who were brought to the United States as young children, who do not present a risk to national security or public safety, and meet several key criteria will be considered for relief from removal from the country or from entering into removal proceedings.
President Barack Obama delivers remarks on the Department of Homeland Security's immigration announcement in the Rose Garden of the White House, June 15, 2012 (Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert)
On June 18, community leaders and organizers from all across the United States gathered at the White House yesterday to participate in one of the many weekly Community Leader Briefings hosted by the Office of Public Engagement. The White House Immigration Community Leader Briefing brought together leaders and senior administration officials to discuss the need for legislative action on immigration reform, advancements made across the immigration spectrum, and coalition-building for comprehensive immigration reform.
In addition to these important announcements, read below to learn more about the Secretary's June 15th announcement on young people brought to the U.S. as young children, the USCIS National Stakeholders Symposium, and ICE has also launched a new video podcast, which will help citizens understand the important work that the agency performs to keep America safe.
As always, please share with your networks!
Julie Chavez Rodriguez
Associate Director
White House | Office of Public Engagement
Agency Updates
Secretary Napolitano Meets with Jewish Community Leaders
June 11, 2012
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today met with community leaders of the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) from across the nation at the White House to underscore the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) commitment to partnering with faith-based communities to prevent, prepare for and respond to threats.
USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2013 H-1B Cap
June 12, 2012
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it has received a sufficient number of H-1B petitions to reach the statutory cap of 65,000 for fiscal year (FY) 2013. Yesterday, June 11, 2012, was the final receipt date for new H-1B specialty occupation petitions requesting an employment start date in FY 2013.
Blog Highlights
World Refugee Day 2012: Honoring the Resilience of Refugees in America
June 27, 2012
America's long-standing tradition of welcoming, protecting and integrating peoples fleeing persecution from areas of conflict throughout the globe is deeply rooted in our nation's history. Learn more about the Administration's efforts to honor the dignity, courage, and determination of refugees this year on World Refugee Day.
Immigration is an AAPI Issue
June 26, 2012
In this blog post, May Y. Chen, an adjunct professor at the City University of New York and serves on the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, writes about the importance of DHS's June 15th announcement to the AAPI community.
Religious Leaders Support President Obama's Stance on Immigration Reform
June 26, 2012
From Pope Benedict to prominent Protestant pastors, clergy from a variety of faiths are raising their voices on behalf of immigrants and the need to fix the broken system. Learn more about faith leader's response to DHS's June 15th announcement and their efforts to help build support for comprehensive immigration reform.
USCIS Lockbox Form Filing Tips!
June 14, 2012
Are you filing a form to a USCIS Lockbox? USCIS has compiled a list of Dos and Don'ts to help! Loxbox facilities allow USCIS to receive your forms more quickly and process payments more efficiently and securely. Read here for more information!
Upcoming Events and Announcements
AAPI Midwest Regional Action Summit
On Friday, July 13th, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders will convene senior Obama Administration officials for a day of open dialogue with members of the Midwestern AAPI community, including a discussion on immigration issues.
- When: Friday, July 13th
- Time: 12:00 - 6:00 PM
- Location: Meiling Hall, The Ohio State University
- RSVP: Click here
USCIS 2012 EB-5 Stakeholder Engagements
The USCIS Public Engagement Division and Service Center Operations Directorate invite you to participate in a stakeholder engagement to discuss the EB-5 Immigrant Investor program
- When: Thursday, July 26th
- Time: 1:00- 3:00pm
- RSVP: Click here
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