Posts by Daniela Gómez Carrión
Asylum Seekers Fear for Their Lives in Temporary Shelter
The MPP policy The current president of the US, Donald Trump, does not agree with the idea of allowing asylum seekers to reside in the country while they wait for a response to their immigration cases, which can take a fairly long period of time. In the opinion of the Trump administration, asylum seekers tend…
Read MoreTrump’s Government will not Exclude Undocumented Immigrants from Census
The National Census The US Census Bureau is the entity in charge of conducting a survey every decade named the National Census. This survey is mandatory and the population must complete it regardless of their immigration status. 2020 is one of the census years. Broadly speaking, the purpose of the census is to count how…
Read MoreThe USCIS Notices Response Time is Still Extended
Current delays in immigration processes Naturally, the global Coronavirus pandemic transformed multiple sectors of society as we know it and the way we relate to our environment. It is well known that almost all countries around the world decided to close their borders for a considerable period of time to avoid the import and export…
Read MoreStudy Shows Immigrants are Essential to the Economy
The Trump administration’s arguments to restrict immigration The immigration sector of the US has been substantially modified over the past three years. Since President Trump took office in 2017, one of his main purposes has been to reduce the number of foreigners entering the country annually. The current administration of the US ensures that massive…
Read MoreVermont Decides to Offer Stimulus Checks to Undocumented Immigrants
Stimulus checks amid the health crisis The stimulus checks are monetary assistance offered by the US government during times of economic crisis. It is well known that the arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic generated not only a health crisis, but also an economic, social, and in many countries, a political crisis. Therefore, the Trump…
Read MoreThe Trump Administration Could Stop Deporting Minors Amid Pandemic
Express deportations of unaccompanied immigrant minors The massive outbreak of Coronavirus was sudden and took governments around the world by surprise. They had to quickly create action plans to mitigate the impact of the pandemic, protect the health of the local population, safeguard essential resources, and implement strategies to support the economy. In the case…
Read MoreMexico Diverted Funds to Reduce Immigration in the US
Agreements between Mexico and the US Since President Trump launched his political campaign to win the 2016 election, he has always focused on the US immigration sector. The Trump administration has a strict stance when it comes to massive legal immigration and illegal immigration, mainly from Central America. That is why President Trump has tried…
Read MoreThe Current Uncertainty of Asylum Seekers
Did the government forget about asylum seekers? Immigrants who yearn to apply for political asylum in the US are currently going through quite difficult circumstances. It is natural that the Trump administration is focusing its attention on mitigating the impact of the global Coronavirus pandemic and restoring economic balance despite the current unemployment rate. However,…
Read MoreNew York Feels the Impact of Reduced Immigration
The impact of current policies on immigration The recent history of the US has seen two administrations with almost diametrically opposite positions when it comes to the immigration sector. On the one hand, former President Barack Obama wanted to increase benefits for the most vulnerable immigrant communities, in fact, dozens of programs were implemented during…
Read MoreSpecialists Comment on Conditions in Immigrant Detention Center
A judge had already ordered the visit of external specialists Immigration detention centers are overseen by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which is one of the main branches of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). These centers constantly receive immigrants who are detained trying to cross the borders of the US without prior authorization…
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