Posts by Daniela Gómez Carrión
Natural Disasters in Central America Could Increase Immigration to the US
Hurricanes affect Central American territory We are currently going through the Atlantic Hurricane Season, which normally takes place between June 1 and November 30. However, this year has been quite peculiar since the Hurricanes have been stronger than usual. On the one hand, Hurricane Eta is the second strongest reported in November, after Hurricane Cuba,…
Read MoreDACA Recipients Celebrate New DHS Head Appointment
DACA under the Trump administration Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is an immigration benefit implemented in 2012 by the Barack Obama administration. Basically, this program protects young immigrants from deportation, who came to the US without legal documentation when they were minors. Currently, DACA protects approximately 700,000 immigrants and allows them to apply for…
Read MoreTrump Finally Allows the Government Transition
President Trump did not want to admit defeat The most recent presidential elections in the US were quite peculiar, not only because the two strongest candidates have an almost diametrically opposite stance when it comes to multiple sectors of society, but because the world is going through an unprecedented health crisis, which definitely changed the…
Read MoreICE and CBP Plan to Detain more Immigrants Despite new COVID-19 Outbreak
Border forces during the term of Donald Trump One of the main purposes of the current administration of the US, with President Donald Trump leading, has always been to reduce the number of immigrants entering the country. With this, we refer not only to illegal immigration, but also to restrictions implemented to decrease legal immigration.…
Read MoreThe Role of Immigrants on the Economy According to Congress
Congressional research reveals the real impact of immigration in the US The Joint Economic Committee of the US Congress recently released a research called “Immigrants, the Economy, and the COVID-19 Outbreak,” which reveals the real impact of immigrant communities during the current health crisis on the local economic system. The report analyzes several key points,…
Read MoreImmigrants Participate in New Vaccines Against COVID-19
The front line in the battle against Coronavirus The massive outbreak of Coronavirus was so sudden and unusual that it took governments around the world by surprise. Communities and populations were not prepared to receive such an impact and the global health system was not ready to assist the number of people infected with COVID-19.…
Read MoreRefugee Group Asks Biden to Fulfill His Immigration Promises
Refugee group urges Biden to remove Trump’s immigration policies A Haitian refugee group based in New York is calling on the Biden administration to deliver on its promises and revoke Trump’s immigration policies, which have tremendously affected beneficiaries of Temporary Protected Status (TPS). To understand the issue at hand, it is important to clarify that…
Read MoreJoe Biden Elects New DHS Head
DHS and its power over immigration The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is one of the largest federal entities in the US. the DHS has the duty to protect the nation from threats such as terrorism, smuggling, and trafficking. Adding to that, this federal agency has several branches with different tasks that increase protection and…
Read MoreImmigration Officers Visit Foreign Workers’ Homes
Business immigration and the H-1B visa program The US business immigration offers multiple alternatives for local businesses to hire foreign workers. There are programs for inexperienced workers, agricultural workers, internal transfers, highly qualified workers, inter alia. For instance, speaking specifically about the H-1B visa program, local employers can apply for this permit and bring highly…
Read MoreBiden’s First 100 Days on Immigration
The most recent presidential election in the US 2020 has been a very peculiar year for the world. The sudden arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic and its massive global outbreak definitely changed the course of humanity and the way we relate to our environment. In the case of the US, this year has brought…
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