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Gisela Chavez-Garcia is an immigration lawyer in New York City. She says the president's immigration plan raises a lot of questions among her clients, but she reminds them that a new president in 2016 could reverse the new changes.

Obama’s immigration plan leads to scams, rumors and a lot of questions

Justice

Many immigrants are excited about new immigration measures announced last week, but there’s also plenty of misinformation and even some scammers. So immigration lawyers are trying to help people avoid getting ripped off, while still preparing them for the idea that the policies could be reversed.

Immigration reform would bring end to U.S. visa program benefitting Africans

Global Politics

As immigration reform talk boils, immigrants wait in lines — that may only get longer

Global Politics

Senate’s Immigration Bill Quietly Curtails African Flows

Conflict & Justice

Immigration: What Does ‘Getting in Line’ Really Mean?

Conflict & Justice
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Foreign Teachers Used to Fill Shortages in the US Now Face Victimization

Global Politics

Despite their importance, some foreign teachers have been victimized by the recruiters and by school districts.

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