Despite State Emergency, New York Has Resettled Zero Migrant Families Through Flagship Program
As a humanitarian crisis deepens, the state’s $25 million solution is off to a slow start. An in-depth look at the opaque program reveals a raft of logistical hurdles and strict eligibility requirements.
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“It’s been very slow moving.”
“Many people could say that a year is enough time to apply, to find a lawyer, but in some cases it’s not that easy.”
“You are responsible for understanding any effects that relocating could have on your immigration case or other legal matters.”
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