Navigating Communication with Alzheimer’s Patients: Addressing the Limitations of Mindfulness

Navigating Communication with Alzheimer’s Patients: Addressing the Limitations of Mindfulness

Originally published on willsandestates.nyc. Alzheimer’s disease poses numerous challenges for both patients and their families, including changes in cognitive function and communication abilities. Among the various aspects affected by this progressive neurological condition is the capacity for mindfulness – the ability to be present and aware of one’s thoughts, feelings, and surroundings. While mindfulness practices […]

Asylum or Refugee Status: Who Is Eligible?

Asylum or Refugee Status: Who Is Eligible?

By Janet Howard If you’ve fled your country and are terrified of returning, you may be eligible for asylum or refugee status in the U.S. In a world marked by conflicts, persecution, and human rights violations, seeking asylum or refugee status is often the only lifeline for individuals facing threats to their safety and well-being. […]

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Judicial Review of Mixed Questions, Even Those That Are Fact Intensive

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Judicial Review of Mixed Questions, Even Those That Are Fact Intensive

By Suchita Mathur | Immigration Impact The Supreme Court issued an important victory for noncitizens seeking cancellation of removal and the principle of judicial review of agency action on March 19. And despite the current court’s tenuous regard for stare decisis – the idea that “today’s Court should stand by yesterday’s decisions” – in Wilkinson v. Garland, the Supreme Court […]

STEM-Related Petitions Increase Following USCIS’ Updated Policy Guidance

STEM-Related Petitions Increase Following USCIS’ Updated Policy Guidance

By Karen Aho | Immigration Impact A recent analysis by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) found that the number of petitions by, or on behalf of, foreign-born workers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) increased following a pair of guidance clarifications the agency made in January 2022. One outlines how […]

“They Had a Dream of a Better Future for Themselves and Their Families”: Communities Mourn and Remember Immigrant Workers Lost Following Baltimore Bridge Collapse

“They Had a Dream of a Better Future for Themselves and Their Families”: Communities Mourn and Remember Immigrant Workers Lost Following Baltimore Bridge Collapse

By Gabe Ortiz | America’s Voice Baltimore construction worker Maynor Suazo Sandoval dreamed of opening a small business in the area. Sandoval, who arrived in the U.S. from Honduras nearly two decades ago, loved all things machinery, his brother said. Miguel Luna, a grandfather and immigrant from El Salvador, worked alongside Sandoval as a valued member […]

African and Asian Newcomers are the New Face of Migrants in NYC

African and Asian Newcomers are the New Face of Migrants in NYC

Editorial credit: Roy De La Cruz / Shutterstock.com By Arya Sundaram | Gothamist Migrants from Africa, Asia, Europe and regions outside of Latin America now make up nearly half of New York City’s newest arrivals, reflecting a sharp departure from traditional migration patterns, according to an analysis of immigration court data by Gothamist. Central and South […]

Growing State Safety Net Gives a Boost to Some New Migrants

Growing State Safety Net Gives a Boost to Some New Migrants

A family leaves the Roosevelt Hotel shelter as migrants began to receive eviction notices, Jan. 9, 2024. Credit: Alex Krales/THE CITY By Gabriel Poblette Nearly a year after New York state took steps to make it easier for asylum applicants to obtain public assistance cash benefits, about 7,400 migrant and refugee households in the city appear to […]

Emotional Turbulence: Understanding Normal Feelings After Divorce

Emotional Turbulence: Understanding Normal Feelings After Divorce

Originally published on 311divorce.com Divorce marks the end of a significant chapter in one’s life, often accompanied by a whirlwind of emotions that can be overwhelming. Following such a life-altering event, it’s natural to experience a range of feelings, from sadness and anger to exhaustion and confusion. Amidst this emotional turbulence, it’s essential to recognize […]

Can We Fix a Century of Green Card Backlogs?

Can We Fix a Century of Green Card Backlogs?

A Special Immigration News Report By Janet Howard Listen to the Special Immigration News Report here: This year, only about 3% of the people who have submitted green card applications will receive permanent status. Close to 35 million applications are pending, up from 10 million in 1996. The first backlogs started a century ago, when […]