My American Dreams

The astronaut who picked grapes Why America owes more to Mexican immigrants than you think

Close to Home: On immigration, we can do better There is a way to have sensible and humane immigration policies without having open borders.

VISA U: una vía a la residencia permanente para víctimas de delitos Existe una vía legal mediante la cual muchos inmigrantes indocumentados en este país pueden obtener un estatus legal, sin salir del país y sin tener familiares legales en los Estados Unidos.

The deportation process and how to fight it Facing deportation? You have rights! Learn how to fight ICE detention, secure bond, and win your case in court. Stay informed, stay prepared, and stay in the U.S.

For the Spanish language version, go to: https://www.laprensasonoma.com/articulo/article/local-immigration-attorneys-know-your-rights-if-confronted-by-ice/

Local immigration attorneys: Know your rights if confronted by ICE What to do if you are approached by Immigration officers at home. Can they enter your house? Can you remain silent? Can they detain you? Here are the answers.

This article describes how one applies for and obtains U.S. citizenship. The English-language version of this can be found at: https://www.laprensasonoma.com/articulo/article/essential-steps-to-secure-your-us-citizenship-after-receiving-a-green-card/?utm_source=article_share&utm_medium=copy-link

Pasos esenciales para ser ciudadano de EUA tras obtener la residencia El abogado colaborador de La Prensa Sonoma ofrece recomendaciones a considerar para iniciar la aplicación de la naturalización estadounidense.

DACA in danger Cris Alfaro grew up and attended high school and college in Sonoma County, where he works for a local tech firm. What does the future hold for dreamers like Cris?

Miles de Dreamers en el condado de Sonoma esperan mientras los tribunales deciden su futuro OPINIÓN: El programa DACA está en riesgo, incluidos los 2,150 beneficiarios en Santa Rosa y un estimado de 183,000 en California. Luego de que Donald Trump cerrara DACA a nuevos solicitantes en 2017, unos 400,000 jóvenes no han podido obtener el “dreamer” estatus.

Harris contra Trump: cómo difieren sus políticas de inmigración OPINIÓN: A menos de un mes de las elecciones presidenciales, las políticas migratorias, como el derecho a la ciudadanía y la existencia de programas como DACA, no podrían ser más diferentes entre los dos candidatos.

Harris vs. Trump: comparing their immigration policies Families face uncertain futures as immigration policies diverge. One vision emphasizes stricter control, the other aims to provide pathways to citizenship. Here’s an expertstake on to possible directions.

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Congrats to Cristian, Vanessa, Veronica, Amy and Adriana-- the new members of our Board of Directors! This article has their profiles and photos...

Sonoma County-based nonprofit expands advocacy programs Five newly appointed board members of the My American Dreams Foundation will lead the new MADF Advocacy Project, with dynamic use of social media, public presentation, and direct assistance to immigrants to make a difference in the national conversation on immigration.