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Notre-Dame Cathedral Reborn: A Testament to Resilience and Restoration

  After five years of meticulous reconstruction, the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral is set to reopen its doors to the public on December 8, 2024. The reopening ceremony will take place on December 7, marking a significant milestone in the cathedral's history. The fire on April 15, 2019, caused extensive damage to the historic cathedral, collapsing its iconic spire and causing significant harm to its roof, stained-glass windows, and interior artworks. Despite initial doubts and estimates that the restoration could take up to 40 years, French President Emmanuel Macron's ambitious goal to complete the reconstruction within five years has been achieved. The restoration project, costing around $737 million, was funded by donations from 340,000 individuals across 150 countries. The project involved the efforts of 2,000 artisans and 250 companies, who worked tirelessly to restore the cathedral to its former glory. The new roof and spire have been built using 1,500 trees, including the ta...
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New U.S. Immigration Program Offers Path to Residency for Spouses of American Citizens

 

President Biden recently announced a significant immigration program that aims to provide legal status and a streamlined path to U.S. residency and citizenship for approximately half a million unauthorized immigrants who are married to American citizens. Here are the key details:

  1. Eligibility Criteria:

    • Immigrants must have lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years.
    • They should be married to U.S. citizens.
    • Other requirements apply, but this program offers an opportunity for spouses to apply for work permits and deportation protections.

  2. Path to Permanent Residency:

    • The program unlocks a path to permanent residency (commonly known as a green card) for many beneficiaries.
    • After 5 years as a green card holder, immigrants can apply for U.S. citizenship.

  3. Comparison to DACA:

    • This program would be the largest government initiative for undocumented immigrants since the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
    • DACA currently shields around 528,000 Dreamers (those brought to the U.S. as children) from deportation.

  4. Executive Action:

    • President Biden’s move is the second significant executive action on immigration in recent months.
    • Earlier in June, he invoked a presidential power to disqualify most migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border from asylum.

In summary, this program aims to protect spouses of U.S. citizens, allowing them to work legally and pursue permanent residency. It’s a significant step toward immigration reform. 

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