Posts by Ellen Grimm
For those seeking asylum in the United States, the process can be long and fraught, involving multiple government agencies and, sometimes, detention while they await decisions on their applications.
As behavioral health crises intensify in New Hampshire and an influx of money is expected to address the problem, this two-part series examines the existing Doorways system, exploring what’s working and what needs to be fixed.
Established in 2019, the Doorway program includes nine Doorway sites around the state that serve as entry points for people to access a range of addiction services. The federally funded statewide initiative was established to address the opioid addiction crisis
Amid surge, addiction providers warn delay in treatment can have severe consequences.
The process is designed to protect American workers and American jobs, Lina Shayo said. “So they have to jump through a lot of hoops to do it, but if it’s successful then you’re able to bring foreign talent to the United States.” As with family-based immigration, there is a big backlog of cases.