Fiction by emigrant writer Colm McCann will be the subject of a collection of essays, according to the Irish Times. The Dublin-born, New York-based writer, born in 1965, has won awards for his fiction, which has been translated into 26 languages. The Irish Times notes his role as part of “an interesting generation of the… Continue reading Essays on emigrant writer welcomed
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US immigration service publishes new fees
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has confirmed that immigrants will pay an average of 66% more for green cards, citizenship and other services. The price rises were finalised yesterday, following a period of public discussion. To become a citizen, an individual will have to pay a fee of $595, up from $330; plus, the… Continue reading US immigration service publishes new fees
Justice for Immigrants group urges action
The Justice for Immigrants campaign, a coalition of Catholic groups in the US, is urging continued action on comprehensive immigration reform. In their latest action alert, they are urging US residents to contact their senators with the following message: I support an immigration reform bill which 1) has a workable and realistic path to permanent… Continue reading Justice for Immigrants group urges action
Vietnamese the “new Irish” in US priesthood
Vietnamese priests in the US are being referred to as the “new Irish”, according to an article in the California Catholic Daily. The article points out that the Irish-born accounted for 80% of the priests in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in the 1940s and 1950s; their places have now been taken by Latin Americans,… Continue reading Vietnamese the “new Irish” in US priesthood
First round of senate debate on immigration reform ends
The US Senate bill for comprehensive immigration reform survived the first round of debate last week. Debate will resume next week. According to Sheila Gleeson of the Coalition of Irish Immigration Centers, several amendments were defeated on Thursday night. These included: The Coleman amendment, which would have allowed local government officials to inquire about immigration… Continue reading First round of senate debate on immigration reform ends
Ireland’s success can be model for new EU: McAleese
Ireland’s success in attracting emigrants home emerged as a major theme of President Mary McAleese’s remarks during her visit to Latvia and Lithuania this week. During her visit to Latvia on Tuesday, President McAleese said, ‘The largest number of Irish migrants left because they had little opportunity at home. We know they would wish to… Continue reading Ireland’s success can be model for new EU: McAleese