Posts by Daniela Gómez Carrión
Biden’s Nominee to Lead USCIS Has Big Plans
The USCIS – A key piece in restructuring the entire immigration system Within the branches of DHS (Department of Homeland Security), there are several agencies focused on the immigration sector and all aspects related to visa programs available for foreigners, humanitarian programs for vulnerable immigrant populations, deportation processes, border surveillance and immigration law enforcement within…
Read MoreLow-Income Immigrant Families Feared Accessing Benefits in 2020
The health crisis, immigrants and the Trump administration Governments around the world certainly had to implement unconventional emergency measures as the global Coronavirus pandemic spread rapidly and uncontrollably to almost every corner of the planet. The US was no exception. In fact, for many months, this North American country was the main epicenter of the…
Read MoreThe Biden Administration Plans to Reorganize ICE Duties
ICE under the Trump administration ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) is one of the branches of DHS (Department of Homeland Security), which is currently in charge of enforcing immigration law within the US. Among many other tasks, ICE: Supervises immigration detention centers across the country. Conducts investigations and operations to detain undocumented immigrants who might…
Read MoreDespite Controversy, Biden Moves Forward with his Immigration Plans
The Biden administration moved forward with its immigration plans in May It is no secret that the current border situation has brought gigantic challenges to the Biden administration, which is trying to promote the first comprehensive immigration overhaul in decades. With this, we refer to a surge of illegal border crossings that has increased exponentially…
Read MoreExpert Comments on the Need to Attract Talent from Abroad
The argument behind restricting employment-based visas There is a part of the American population that strongly believes that immigration is a burden on the economic system and a detrimental factor for the progress and development of the nation. Adding to that, the previous administration, led by former President Donald Trump, strengthened these ideas through a…
Read MorePoll: The American Public and Biden’s Approach to Immigration
The American public increasingly supports the Biden administration The first months of an administration are extremely crucial because the local population can evaluate and have an opinion on how the government has handled the most important sectors of society in relation to the proposals and goals presented during the pre-election political campaign. President Joe Biden…
Read MoreImmigration News Tuesday 25th May 2021
Your Summary of Immigration News in 25th May 2021 Immigration is a fundamental sector within the US’ social fabric and, throughout history, the presence of foreigners from different cultures and societies has transformed our relationship with the economy, diversity and global interconnectivity. Therefore, due to the high flow of immigrants, starting an immigration process in…
Read MoreFirst Lady of the US Praises Dreamers
First Lady Inspired by Graduate Dreamers FLOTUS (First Lady of the US) Jill Biden gave a speech on Thursday, May 20 at a ceremony sponsored by TheDream.US, where she praised and congratulated more than 1000 Dreamers who are about to graduate during this academic year. TheDream.US is an organization that offers scholarships and study grants…
Read MoreLeaders Celebrate DHS Decision to Designate Haiti for TPS
Biden’s DHS Extends TPS for Eligible Haitian Immigrants Alejandro Mayorkas, current Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), recently extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible Haitian nationals for 18 months. TPS is a deportation relief program that protects nationals of certain countries experiencing precarious situations for a specific period of time. The Secretary…
Read MoreBacklog of Immigration Cases Affects Biden’s Plans
First months in office – Biden tries to expand legal immigration paths The current administration of the US, with Democratic President Joe Biden leading, has a rather ambitious vision when it comes to the immigration sector as, among many other things, it plans to widen and expand the pathways to legal immigration in order to…
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