News tagged with immigration status

Female terrorists' bios belie stereotypes, study finds

Much like their male counterparts, female terrorists are likely to be educated, employed and native residents of the country where they commit a terrorist act, according to new research published by the American Psychological ...

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created May 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 5

US citizenship may be determined at random

The fate of nearly half a million immigrants hoping for U.S. citizenship may have been determined randomly, at least in part, according to a new study by a Michigan State University researcher who found the high-stakes civics ...

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created Mar 12, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 5

Maryland Commission recommends 'common sense' immigration policy

Immigrants to Maryland contribute significantly to the state's economy, and were vital to its workforce expansion in both technical and less-skilled occupations from 2000 to 2010, concludes a new report by a Maryland commission. ...

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created Feb 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Researchers Challenge Myth of the Well-Adjusted Asian American

(PhysOrg.com) -- Two University at Buffalo researchers are challenging the "myth of the well-adjusted Asian American," detailing how members of one of the country's fastest-growing ethnic groups face crucial disadvantages ...

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created Aug 18, 2010 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Not a healthy state for all Latinos in the US

Where Latinos are born and their immigration status affect the quality of health care they receive in the US, according to Professor Michael Rodríguez and colleagues from the UCLA Department of Family Medicine and ...

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created Oct 28, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New immigrants more likely to be homeless due to economic factors rather than health issues

New immigrants are more likely to cite economic and housing factors as barriers that keep them homeless compared with native-born individuals, according to a new study on the health of homeless immigrants led by St. Michael's ...

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created Oct 19, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0