Posts by Daniela Gómez Carrión
TPS Beneficiaries Celebrate DHS Decision
DHS extends TPS to 6 countries The US immigration system offers an alternative for vulnerable immigrant communities called Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Broadly speaking, the TPS protects immigrants from countries that are experiencing precarious situations such as ongoing armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, inter alia. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is in charge of…
Read MoreBiden Could Change Immigration Enforcement
The importance of border forces during the term of Donald Trump The government of the US has the power to use federal entities to fulfill its purposes and redirect their tasks depending on its goals and promises. For instance, the current administration, with President Donald Trump leading, has always had the goal of reducing immigration…
Read MoreCalifornia Lawmakers Call for Medical Assistance for Immigrants
Lawmakers urge California’s Governor to offer health coverage for immigrant communities On Monday, December 7, 2020, California state legislators introduced two bills for Governor Gavin Newsom to approve medical assistance for all residents eligible for low-income programs, regardless of their immigration status. The two lawmakers involved in this petition state that undocumented immigrants need health…
Read MoreDACA Recipients Call for Protection for Their Future
DACA recipients are in limbo The Barack Obama administration implemented several immigration programs such as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). This immigration benefit was implemented in 2012 and protects undocumented foreigners from deportation, who came to the US when they were minors. Normally, DACA offers protection for two years with the possibility of extension.…
Read MoreDHS Extends TPS for Six Countries
TPS beneficiaries amid a global crisis The US immigration system offers several options for immigrants to apply for international protection through humanitarian programs and to build a promising future for their beloved ones, flee danger of their countries and have economic and job stability. The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is one of the alternatives available…
Read MoreUSCIS Accepting New DACA Applications
Judge reinstates DACA program New York Judge Nicholas Garaufis has been involved in the legal process of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), an immigration program that has been on the tightrope for the past several years due to the Trump administration’s stance when it comes to immigration. To understand the issue at hand, it…
Read MoreThe Relationship Between Crime and Undocumented Immigrants
The Trump administration’s view on immigration President Donald Trump used immigration as a key piece for his political campaign to win the 2016 elections. His administration has substantially transformed the local immigration system, implementing rules, policies and measures that restrict and hinder processes for foreigners to come to the US. President Trump has focused heavily…
Read MoreCourt of Appeals Blocks Public Charge Rule Again
The Trump Administration and the “Public Charge Rule” In an attempt to reduce immigration and narrow opportunities for foreigners to obtain legal permanent residence or Green Card, the current administration of the US, led by President Donald Trump, restructured and transformed the “Public Charge Rule.” This rule was first implemented in the Immigration Act of…
Read MoreCaravan Calls for Immigration Reform
Activists in caravan call for immediate attention from incoming administration to immigration The Democratic nominee, Joe Biden, was elected by the local population to be the 46th president of the US. After the election results came to light, dozens of organizations and immigrant rights advocates raised their voices, calling on the Biden administration to deliver…
Read MoreBesides the DACA Program, Immigration Reform is Necessary
The controversy surrounding DACA The current president of the US Donald Trump, along with his cabinet, has always had the goal of reducing immigration at all costs. With this, we refer to strategies to curb illegal immigration and protect borders, as well as rules and policies to reduce legal immigration and humanitarian programs. For instance,…
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