President Donald Trump raised the fee for an H-1B visa to $100,000 on Sept. 19, creating some confusion for employers and prompting concern for Catholic immigration advocates.
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St. Patrick’s Cathedral New Mural Makes Statement: ‘Immigrants Are Children of God’
A new mural at St. Patrick’s Cathedral depicting immigrants of past and present makes a statement on the Church’s stance on the immigration issue.
What Bestows U.S. Citizenship?
The latest migration issue that could soon reach the Supreme Court for a decision is the contention, established by a Trump administration executive order in January, that birthright citizenship has not been applied as intended and is not the norm for the United States.
Msgr. Sullivan Recounts His 25 Years Leading Catholic Charities New York
Under the leadership of Msgr. Kevin Sullivan, Catholic Charities New York has helped people recover from terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and a pandemic. He has also led CCNY in the welcoming of immigrants.
Green Card Policy Change May Leave Immigrants Seeking Legal Status Vulnerable to Deportation
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reportedly closed off a pathway for citizenship for immigrants who apply for green cards through a spouse or other family members, raising the prospect of deporting them and breaking up their families.
New Migration Provisions in the Landmark ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” contains at least 30 provisions related to migration, including funding for border security enhancements and other measures.
With Temporary Protected Status Revoked, Hondurans in the Diocese of Brooklyn Fear Departing US
Temporary Protective Status for Hondurans and Nicaraguans ends on Sept. 8, when their TPS status dissolves in a new directive from the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem. People in this situation are scrambling to find solutions to stay in the U.S.
Amid Shift in Public Opinion on Immigration, Catholic Advocates Praise Bipartisan Attempt at Reform
Catholic leaders are praising the bipartisan Dignity Act of 2025, which offers legal status to some undocumented immigrants while balancing border security—marking a rare moment of cooperation amid shifting U.S. attitudes on immigration.
Miami Archbishop Wenski Leads Knights of Columbus on Motorcycle Ride to Alligator Alcatraz
Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Miami and some 25 Knights of Columbus saddled up their motorcycles to pray a rosary at the entrance of Alligator Alcatraz, the controversial migrant detention center recently opened in the Florida Everglades.
Self-Deportation: Is it a Trap, Repatriation, or Deportation?
The recent offer of self-deportation assistance by the Department of Homeland Security is a first for our nation, but it replicates the practice of many anti-immigrant countries.