Posts by Daniela Gómez Carrión
Central American Entities Try to Stop Immigrant Caravans
Precarious situations force Central Americans to migrate to the US The so-called “third world countries” felt a stronger impact from the sudden arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic, which unleashed not only a health crisis, but also an economic, social and, in some cases, a political crisis. For instance, most Central American countries are going…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Should Include Immigrant Communities
Immigrant communities amid the global pandemic Immigrant communities, especially those undocumented, have been tremendously affected by policies of the Trump government amid the global Coronavirus pandemic. Despite the health risk, the current administration of the US used all the tools at its disposal to deport as many undocumented immigrants as possible. Adding to that, several…
Read MoreReliable Help for your Immigration Case
The immigration system and the current administration of the US The US, being a first world country and a world power, has the possibility, resources and means to offer multiple alternatives for foreigners to apply for entry and legal residence permits. The local immigration system has several branches that allow foreigners to choose between employment…
Read MoreHundreds of Immigrants Apply for DACA
DACA recipients feel relief after federal judge’s ruling One of the immigration programs most affected by policies and measures of the Trump administration is DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). Broadly speaking, DACA is a benefit that protects undocumented immigrants, who came to the US as minors, from deportation. In 2012, the Barack Obama administration…
Read MoreAmerica’s Responsibility to Protect Immigrants Fleeing from Danger
Report proposes new paradigm for immigrants fleeing dangerous situations The Center for American Progress (CAP) recently released a report called “A Rights-Centered Paradigm for Protecting the Forcibly Displaced,” which proposes several alternatives for the US to play a more humanitarian role regarding immigrants who must leave their countries to avoid precarious situations. Thousands of immigrants…
Read MoreCongresswoman Asks for Explanation of New Deadlines for Immigration Cases
The Trump administration’s efforts to expedite deportation proceedings The current administration of the US has used all the tools at its disposal to reduce and curb immigration, mainly illegal. President Donald Trump and his Cabinet have increased border protection, hiring more than 10,000 agents for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and have also changed immigration…
Read MoreExpert Proposes a Fair Immigration System
The current immigration system Over the past four years, we have seen how the Trump administration substantially transformed the local immigration system and multiple processes changed considerably during his term. By this, we refer to legal immigration programs, and other processes such as deportation and undocumented immigrant detention system. In fact, immigration has been an…
Read MoreReport – The Importance of Undocumented Immigrants to the Economy
The Trump administration’s battle against undocumented immigrants The political identity of the current president of the US, Donald Trump, is strongly related to the ideal of reducing immigration, mainly illegal. His administration has tried, by all means, to increase protection at the borders to curb the massive flow of undocumented immigrants and reduce benefits for…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Cases Increase Among Immigrant Minors
Unaccompanied immigrant minors The US is known for welcoming and protecting the most vulnerable immigrant communities, including children. Normally, dozens of unaccompanied minors arrive at the country’s borders on a daily basis to ask for international protection as they try to flee from danger, abuse, violence, war or persecution. The US law is quite strict…
Read MoreRecognized University Celebrates Ruling on Business Immigration
Judge lifts Trump’s restrictions on business immigration Since the beginning of his political campaign, President Donald Trump used immigration as a cornerstone to win the 2016 election. His administration has used every tool at its disposal to curb illegal immigration, restrict several humanitarian programs, and cut benefits for immigrants who crossed borders without prior authorization.…
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