Posts by Daniela Gómez Carrión
100 Days into Presidency – Biden’s Impact on Immigration
Immigration as a Pillar of Joe Biden’s Political Campaign Like former President Donald Trump, immigration is also a mainstay for President Joe Biden, but in a diametrically opposite way. The current president, who took office almost 100 days ago, has always emphasized the need to promote comprehensive immigration reform to implement more humane policies in…
Read MoreSupreme Court Denies Request to Uphold the “Public Charge Rule”
The Biden administration did not uphold Trump’s “Public Charge Rule” In 2020, the Donald Trump administration officially implemented the latest version of the so-called “Public Charge Rule”, which outlines a series of requirements and limitations for foreigners to complete certain immigration processes such as requesting lawful permanent residence. Broadly speaking, this policy states that immigrants…
Read MoreAmericans Disapprove of Biden’s Reaction to the Border Situation
Poll reveals Americans’ views on Biden and the borders Several polls have been conducted recently to find out the opinion of the American public regarding how President Joe Biden has handled different sectors in the last three months. It is worth mentioning that Biden is facing unprecedented challenges such as the global Coronavirus pandemic and…
Read MoreThe Agricultural Sector Urgently Calls for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Visa processing delays tremendously affect the agricultural sector The USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services), which is the entity in charge of processing -reviewing and responding- immigration applications in the country, receives thousands of applications annually and waiting times tend to vary depending on each specific process. However, it is also important to clarify that…
Read MoreWeekly Immigration News April 18 – 24, 2021
Weekly Immigration News Summary It is essential to understand the immigration system, or at least be up to date with current policies, when starting an immigration journey in the US, or even if you just need to renew your legal permit or complete a pending process within the country. We recommend this mainly because local…
Read MoreImmigration News Friday 23rd April 2021
Immigration News Recap 23rd April 2021 The number one priority of Motion Law Immigration’s team is to be able to guide you through your immigration journey in the US, which includes, apart from providing constant accompaniment, helping you understand the local immigration system and processes available for your particular case. The main purpose of this…
Read MoreThousands of Asylum Seekers have Entered the US under Biden’s Resettlement Plan
Asylum seekers stranded in Mexico under the Trump administration President Trump’s administration, who led the White House from 2017 to early 2021, always had the firm intention of reducing immigration levels in the US, arguing that the massive flow of foreigners becomes an unnecessary burden on the federal government, saturates the healthcare system and reduces…
Read MoreBipartisan Immigration Bill to Address Border Situation
Bipartisan Senators Introduce Bill to Address Surge of Illegal Crossings The Biden administration is currently facing multiple challenges and a gigantic social controversy due to a surge of illegal border crossings. In fact, in March 2021, the CBP (Customs and Border Protection) reported the highest number of apprehensions at the borders in the last 15…
Read MoreHarris Discusses Strategies to Reduce Mass Migration
Vice President Harris moves forward with the task of improving the situation at the borders It is well known that the current border situation has caught the attention of the American population and has made national news for at least eight weeks. By this, we refer to the growing number of apprehensions at the borders…
Read MoreLawmakers Call on Biden to Expedite Immigration Proposals
Latino lawmakers urge Biden to push for immigration reform On Tuesday, April 20, 2021, during a meeting that took place in the White House, several Latino lawmakers asked President Joe Biden to press for the approval of certain immigration proposals, including the legalization of millions of undocumented immigrants, who are essential for the economic system…
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