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Author Sharon Nir Talks About The Hidden Challenges Of Immigration

Sharon Nir on New Mexico in Focus

January 6, 2017 – Immigrating to the United States is more complicated than some people imagine. Albuquerque resident Sharon Nir has navigated the immigration system for years, first when her husband came to the US for a fellowship and later when the family moved to New Mexico where his services as a surgeon are in…

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DACA Students Consider The Future

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December 23, 2016 – This week on New Mexico in Focus, producer Sarah sits down with three students who currently have DACA protection to talk about what may be ahead. DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), offers temporary protection – but not permanent legal residency – to eligible young people who were brought to the United…

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