Posts by Daniela Gómez Carrión
Uncertainty Among DACA Recipients
What is DACA? Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is an immigration benefit that offers protection from deportation to young immigrants, who came to the US without legal documentation as minors. The Barack Obama administration implemented this immigration program in 2012, arguing that young immigrants are part of the local workforce and need legal alternatives…
Read MoreCBP Deports Newborns Amid Health Crisis
Deportations in the midst of a health emergency The sudden arrival of the global COVID-19 pandemic forced governments around the world to adopt emergency measures to prevent the massive spread of the virus, as well as to protect the economy, the health system and provide the best possible conditions for the local population and citizens…
Read MoreCurrent Situation of USCIS Biometric Data Collection
USCIS services requiring biometric data collection The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the branch of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in charge of receiving, reviewing, and responding to immigration applications. With this, we mean that the USCIS reviews applications of any kind, from humanitarian programs such as political asylum or refuge, to…
Read MoreTrump’s Administration Extends Restrictions on Employment Visas
Pandemic allowed the Trump administration to restrict business immigration The Coronavirus outbreak in the US was massive and the number of people infected and deaths grew exponentially in a relatively short period of time compared to other countries. In fact, the US is still the main epicenter of the global pandemic, after more than nine…
Read MoreYour Immigration Journey in the United States
Recent changes on migration processes The US immigration system changed substantially during the last four years under the administration of Donald Trump, who belongs to the Republican political party. President Trump and his team argue that mass immigration can be detrimental to the economic system and a burden on taxpayers. Hence, his government has used…
Read MoreActivists Expect Deportations to Decrease even more with Biden
Deportation as the Trump administration’s strategy to curb illegal immigration Over the past four years, the Trump administration’s effort has been heavily focused on reducing immigration, both illegal and legal, although most policies implemented during his term have had a major impact on illegal immigration, surveillance at the borders and immigration enforcement within the US.…
Read MoreTrump’s Administration to Decide Whether to Extend Work Visa Restrictions
The health crisis caused by the global Coronavirus pandemic The world is going through a sanitary emergency unprecedented in the recent history of mankind. The arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic and its massive outbreak was sudden, took us by surprise and forced governments to adopt emergency measures to mitigate the impact of the health…
Read MoreCentral American Countries Sign Asylum Agreements with the US
Northern Triangle of Central America signs agreement with the US to receive asylum seekers On December 29, 2020, after more than a year of planning, the US and the countries of the Northern Triangle of Central America (Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras) signed the so-called “Asylum Cooperation Agreements” (ACA), which went into effect immediately. Broadly speaking,…
Read MoreFederal Border Entities Under Incoming Administration
Immigration management and enforcement during Trump’s term Each administration has a specific vision when it comes to immigration, and depending on its ideals, opinion and goals, it has the possibility of shaping different federal entities to focus their duties according to its immigration proposals. For instance, speaking specifically about the current administration of the US,…
Read MoreThe Biden Administration Opens a Door for H-1B Visa Holders
Local companies and highly skilled foreign workers The US’ immigration system is quite extensive and has multiple branches for foreigners to choose the option that best suit their needs. For instance, business immigration is one of the most used by local companies and foreign workers. Local companies, through different visa programs, have the possibility to…
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