immigration

Snyder Pleased Immigration Reform Includes Investor Visas

Rick Pluta — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:37:55 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder says he’s pleased the proposed federal immigration overhaul includes more visas for investors and entrepreneurs.

Current State #5 | January 18, 2013

Current State — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:30:00 +0000

On today's Current State: Local efforts for immigration reform, Michigan prison breakouts, a musical celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the hometown competitors in this weekend's U.S. National Figure Skating Championships.

New Order Helps Young Undocumented Immigrants

Mark Bashore — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:07:52 +0000

A new presidential order is giving many young, undocumented immigrants in mid-Michigan a shot at legal temporary employment.

The "DACA" program, or "‘Delayed Action for Childhood Arrivals," took effect Wednesday. The Obama Administration order applies to young undocumented immigrants who arrived here before the age of 16.

Ramiro Estrada arrived in Lansing as a 12-year old. He would like a job to continue his college education in nursing.

reWorking Michigan: Window of Opportunity Opens for Undocumented Immigrants

Kevin Lavery — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Immigration experts in Lansing are planning a major outreach project this week. Starting Wednesday, thousands of undocumented immigrants in Michigan who arrived in the U.S. as children will be eligible to file for work permits. The program is part of an executive order President Obama issued in June. But the policy is far from being a long-term solution.