Sentences with phrase «made by immigrant»

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The survey findings highlight an important factor being overlooked by policymakers in Washington: the economic contribution made by immigrants.

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After all, several of the country's largest businesses were were made possible by immigrants — including Apple, Amazon, Google, and Yahoo.

«We are a nation of immigrants, we are made stronger by immigrants,» O'Malley said.

It's no wonder they make great entrepreneurs, or that roughly half of all Silicon Valley startups are founded by immigrants.

For instance, the Levi's brand was started by an immigrant who made tough pants for prospectors during the California gold rush.

Brad Feld, founder of Incubator Techstars, estimates that women - led companies now make up around 10 percent of TechStars» portfolio, and that companies led by immigrants or minority entrepreneurs make up another 10 percent — but of course they can only work with what teams choose to apply.

An internal department document obtained by ProPublica also suggests that the slowdown of consular activity may make it difficult for the United States to meet its commitment to processing at least 20,000 immigrant visas for Cubans this year, an annual target that is important to Cuban - Americans seeking to bring relatives from the island.

For instance, the Quebec Immigrant Investor program allows individuals to immigrate to Canada by making a government - secured, passive investment.

Pressing the issue further, Ms. Pelosi and the next two highest - ranking House Democrats sent a letter to Mr. Ryan noting their desire for the government to remain open and imploring him to make a public statement about the scheduling of a vote on legislation to protect young undocumented immigrants who are now shielded from deportation by the Obama - era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA.

2016.06.21 RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards: Make «Room» for this eclectic mix of Artists, Academics, Entrepreneurs and Community Champions 200 inspiring immigrants have been recognized by their peers for outstanding contribution to Canadian society since the awards...

Is the route through the «race politics» travelled by aggrieved victims of oppression, or through the more travelled and more successful route of immigrant groups who aspired to «making it in America»?

But now those are already there at yours maybe if you prepare them right as to education and training for finally deputing them to return to their own countries with the needful backup and authority they will be useful tools for the advancement and prosperity of their nations then you will have no one wanting to immigrate leaving behind their own families and friends... in addition to that you will see those who immigrated towards your country start moving back to their own countries and this is the only solution to resolve the issue of illegal immigration and to find peace... otherwise if things go on as it is today surely slowly slowly you will find that your own countries become inherited by piling up immigrants who might get starved due negligence turn on against the Host country... that has contributed in the destructions of their countries but not towards and advancements or developments of their countries and nations to find peace and make a living..!?

By contrast, most immigrants to North America have been Christian (from Latin America but also among many immigrants from East Asia), Jewish (immigrants from the former Soviet Union), and the variety of religions of South and East Asia, all of them marked by a general absence of militancy and a long - standing ability to make cultural concessionBy contrast, most immigrants to North America have been Christian (from Latin America but also among many immigrants from East Asia), Jewish (immigrants from the former Soviet Union), and the variety of religions of South and East Asia, all of them marked by a general absence of militancy and a long - standing ability to make cultural concessionby a general absence of militancy and a long - standing ability to make cultural concessions.

Yet their minister, in making a pastoral call, had the gall to inquire about her silence, failing to see that this Dutch immigrant mother was a latter - day Rachel, refusing to be comforted by anyone but God — and perhaps not even by him.

In the play Angels in America, Prior, a character living with AIDS, describes the arrival of his ancestor, a ship captain who made his living by bringing whale oil to the Old World and immigrants to the New World.

Their ships buffeted by a tremendous storm at sea, the Trojan company has made it to shore on the coast of North Africa, where the new colony of Carthage is being founded by a group of immigrants from Tyre and their queen, Dido.

Thankfully we still have a large immigrant population who still chase the American dream and work their butts off to become the doctors, inventors, and scientists we will need to continue to make this country (and, by extension, our world) a better place.

The story goes that French immigrants to the United States made a variation of the French dish boeuf à la mode, which was then modified by German immigrants to become what is known as pot roast.

The first time I tasted Oaxacan Black Molé (Molé Negro) was about 30 years ago when I had the privilege of eating Molé Negro Chicken made by a Oaxacan immigrant.

The store was started by Cuban immigrant Faustino Castillo, who came to the island in 1910 to make cigars.

Rosati Ice was founded in 1912 by Sam Rosati, an Italian immigrant who made his first Italian ices cranked by hand in the basement of his West Philadelphia home.

Without a doubt, a barbecue made by my father (he was a gaucho from the Argentinian Pampas, who excelled in his method of grilling meat) and a Spanish tortilla made by my mother (daughter of Spanish immigrants) As simple as that as good as that!!

His is a classic foreign basketball legend's tale: born to Greek immigrants in New Jersey, starred at Seton Hall in the late «70s, got drafted by the Celtics but never made the team, then moved to his parents» native country to dominate for over a decade and ignite a basketball explosion.

There are some excellent ways to do this: by 41 % to 22 %, British people think that immigration has a positive impact on the economy; by 53 % to 17 %, they agree that immigrants work hard and make a contribution to Britain; and by 62 % to 15 %, they think that under a well - managed system, immigration can be good for Britain.

Puzder's nomination was further put into doubt following allegations of abuse made by his wife, since recanted, as well his employing of an undocumented immigrant.

Stymied on his top immigration initiatives, Trump is making good on one plan that critics denounce as fearmongering and misleading: opening an office for victims of crimes committed by immigrants, although studies show immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than native - born citizens.

He has long advocated making New York a Sanctuary State for immigrants and undocumented residents by enacting the Liberty Act.

There are 526,000 immigrants living on Long Island, making up 18 percent of the region's population and 20 percent of the economic output of Long Islanders, according to a study released today by the Fiscal Policy Institute, New Americans on Long Island: A Vital Fifth of the Economy.

Thus, the entire answer by that poster can be disregarded unless they can adequately posit that immigrants would not have made any difference during that period in Japan.

If Labour need to make a break from New Labour then get rid of Blair because it stinks of his control within Labour at the moment, saying immigration is a Tory problem would make the public laugh out loud, saying we did make some mistakes, to try and get UKIP voters back, will not work, you tried to change the voting pattern by bringing in poor immigrants who did not end up voting.

New York's 29 Democratic electors may have been heartbroken while casting their votes for Hillary Clinton after her bruising loss to Donald Trump last month, but they made sure to send a final riposte to the president - elect's anti-immigrant rhetoric — by donating their Electoral College salaries, a total of $ 435, to a prominent immigrant policy and advocacy organization.

«Today, no battle is more important to me,» said Linares, who has served as New York City's Immigrant Affairs Commissioner, «than the fight to make a college education possible for all immigrant children by passing the Dream Act in New YorImmigrant Affairs Commissioner, «than the fight to make a college education possible for all immigrant children by passing the Dream Act in New Yorimmigrant children by passing the Dream Act in New York.»

The latest immigration bill, which was sponsored in February by Majority Leader Catherine Borgia, an Ossining Democrat, came in response to Republican President Donald Trump's nationwide initiative to deport undocumented immigrants, and would have prevented the county's emergency services from aiding the federal government in investigations made on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity and national origin.

Cuomo and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie shot down a push by state Senate Republicans to make it illegal for localities like New York City to protect undocumented immigrants from the feds by cutting virtually all state aid from communities that don't cooperate with immigration officials.

A survey released by the Immigrant Defense Project found about 60 arrests or attempted arrests were made in New York courts this year, with eight in Brooklyn.

Washington (CNN)- An emerging immigration compromise in the House differs sharply from the measure passed by the Senate this week by making it harder for undocumented immigrants to get on a path to citizenship.

The dispute is complicated by the fact the public school population is increasingly made up of low - income families, immigrants who do not speak English and students with disabilities.

«While some seek to politically grandstand by promoting rallies and town halls, I am busy protecting immigrant tenants from heartless landlords, and making sure New Yorkers are protected from lead paint chips falling onto the streets and sidewalks from elevated subway tracks.»

Citizen Action was joined by union - backed groups like the Alliance for Quality Education and Strong Economy for All, as well as Make the Road New York, which has pushed for the Dream Act that would allow tuition assistance for illegal immigrants or their children.

The decision to detain illegal immigrants, however, is typically made by the county sheriff.

Blake Blasts Alleged Trump Remarks on Haitians and Nigerian Immigrants Bronx Assemblyman Michael Blake called alleged comments made by President Trump regarding Haitians and Nigerians the latest unacceptable examples of the President's «racist, ignorant and bigoted language.»

The notion that Cuomo «came from» a middle class background is particularly confusing, given that he made this claim a few days after he said he was raised by poor immigrants.

It stems from a policy, set out by Theresa May when she was home secretary, to make the UK «a really hostile environment for illegal immigrants».

Citing the current anti-immigrant political climate, Crespo said, «Immigrants make substantial contributions to our communities and are being scapegoated by the White House.

Organized by: the Center of Cultures, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, NYC Chapter and co-sponsored by: Queens Community House, Queens Pride House, New Immigrant Community Empowerment (NICE) and Make the Road New York

- Help immigrants by «implementing the Empire State Immigrant Defense Project; expanding the naturalization services offered at the state's Office of New Americans; pressing for passage of the DREAM Act; and convening the New York State Blue Ribbon Panel on Immigrants to make recommendations that support the integration and success of immigrants and their familiimmigrants by «implementing the Empire State Immigrant Defense Project; expanding the naturalization services offered at the state's Office of New Americans; pressing for passage of the DREAM Act; and convening the New York State Blue Ribbon Panel on Immigrants to make recommendations that support the integration and success of immigrants and their familiImmigrants to make recommendations that support the integration and success of immigrants and their familiimmigrants and their families.»

U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, D - CT4, talks with immigrant rights advocates from Make the Road Connecticut and Puerto Ricans displaced by Hurricane Maria in his Bridgeport office on Tuesday.

«Across New York, fraudulent service providers are making millions of dollars by ripping off immigrant communities for what they think are rushed or necessary applications for life - altering legal documents: green cards, entrance visas for family members, or the passports to leave and enter the country,» read the release.

State Senators Serrano & Hoylman Introduce Bills to Make New York a Safe Place for Immigrants Package of bills would protect immigrant rights and fight back against the Trump administration Comes on the heels of nationwide raids by U.S. Immigration -LSB-...]