Tuesday February 5th was “crossover” day in the Virginia General Assembly when bills passed in the House of Delegates move to the Senate for consideration and vice versa. Bills that did not pass either house are dead for the current session. Most of the bills that VACOLAO supports this year did not pass. They were […]
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Virginia General Assembly Session – 2019
VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY The General Assembly convenes on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 and will run until Saturday, February 23rd. VACOLAO’S PRIORITIES. VACOLAO will be working with our members and partners to push for pro-immigrant bills such as driver privilege card legislation, in-state tuition for DACA students and others, protections against wage theft and other […]
Trump Regulation Would Rig the US Immigration System for the Wealthy
Trump Regulation Would Rig the US Immigration System for the Wealthy SUBMIT YOUR COMMENTS FOLLOWING THIS LINK: https://protectingimmigrantfamilies.org/ The Trump Administration has proposed regulation that would dramatically broaden the “public charge” test that has been a part of federal immigration law for decades. These proposed changes would drastically reduce access to green cards and various types […]
Media Advisory: VACOLAO and allies speak out against the Department of Homeland Security’s proposed public charge rule change
MEDIA ADVISORY: VACOLAO and allies speak out against the Department of Homeland Security’s proposed public charge rule change that would jeopardize the health and well-being of immigrant families and call on the public to oppose the rule change during the public comment period. The proposed rule change will be published in the Federal Register […]