Legal Status

Biden says Elon Musk was an ‘illegal worker’ when he began U.S. career

Biden’s comment about Elon Musk being an “illegal worker” at the beginning of his U.S. career struck me as a powerful acknowledgment of the complexities surrounding immigration, legality, and the perception of success in America today. It’s fascinating how a single phrase can encapsulate such a wealth of criticism towards both Musk and the broader immigration conversation. Musk’s carefully scripted silence on the timeline of his visa transition tells a story of its own, leaving room for speculation and debate about the integrity and transparency of one of the most influential figures in the tech world.

The fact that this discussion arises in the context of a billionaire known for his expansive impact on the economy and job market raises some interesting questions about immigration policy.… Continue reading

More than 60 years after moving to the U.S., Florida man discovers he’s not here legally – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

Growing up in the United States, surrounded by American flags and a strong sense of patriotism, I never once questioned my citizenship status. My father, an American born and raised in New York, moved our family to the U.S. when I was just two years old. With a dad who was a U.S. citizen, I naturally assumed that I, too, was a citizen. Little did I know that a paperwork error would come back to haunt me more than 60 years later.

After living my entire life in the U.S., working, paying taxes, and even raising a family of my own, the news that I was not here legally came as a shock.… Continue reading