Posts by Daniela Gómez Carrión
Immigration Judges against Silence Imposed by Trump’s Government
Immigration judges file lawsuit against the DOJ The US Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a policy this year stating that immigration judges are not allowed to talk about their opinion regarding current immigration policies or processes outside of the office, not even in their homes. This DOJ-implemented measure states that judges must request prior permission…
Read MoreJoe Biden Wants to Lift Work Visa Restrictions
The US’ presidential elections get closer and closer The US presidential election will take place in November, 2020. The two main candidates so far are current President Donald Trump (who is seeking re-election), belonging to the Republican political party, and former Vice President Joe Biden (during Barack Obama’s term), belonging to the Democratic political party.…
Read MoreJudge Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Ban Political Asylum
Promising news for immigrants in the US Finally, after countless restrictions and changes recently implemented by Trump’s government in the immigration policies of the US, the immigrant community can keep the illusion of building a promising future in North America. Asylum seekers have suffered the most from the emergency measures implemented during the massive outbreak…
Read MoreThe USCIS Celebrates Independence Day
The Fourth of July in the midst of a pandemic The Independence Day is celebrated every year in the US on July 4. This day commemorates the declaration of independence that the country signed by completely separating from the British Empire in 1776. During this memorable day, local people celebrates with their families. There are…
Read MoreGuatemala Places a Limit on Deportations from the US
Guatemala asks the US to decrease the number of deported immigrants One of the most controversial issues during the current health crisis has been express deportations from the US to Central American countries. Due to a series of commitments and agreements with the current administration of the US, Guatemala is one of the Central American…
Read MoreOffice of Inspector General Releases Report on CBP Health Protocols
Living conditions in CBP centers are alarming On June 12, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released an official report through the Office of Inspector General (OIG), showing the results of an investigation conducted during 2019 inside the centers from the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The purpose of this investigation was to…
Read MoreThe DHS Denies Work Permits to Most Asylum Seekers
The DHS complicates the process for asylum seekers to get employment authorization The global pandemic has given the Trump administration an opportunity to implement stringent and often labeled “arbitrary” measures to reduce immigration in the US. During the past few years, one of the main focuses of Trump’s administration has been to reduce the number…
Read MoreCalifornia Protests Against Immigration Policies
Morgan Hill protests against current immigration policies It is well known that the current administration of the US, headed by President Donald Trump, has considerably modified the country’s immigration policies in recent years. In addition to that, after the arrival of the Coronavirus in the North American territory, the Trump government has implemented multiple restrictions…
Read MoreCanada Comments about new Restrictions on Work Visas in the US
Trump temporarily bans issuance of work visas In one of our most recent articles, we talk about the new restrictions implemented by Trump’s government regarding work visas in the US. Broadly speaking, the current administration of the US banned the issuance of work visas until 2021. In other words, specialized foreign workers cannot come to…
Read MoreThe Catholic Church Disapproves Express Deportations and MPP
The Bishop of El Paso raises his voice The Bishop of El Paso decided to visit a community of pregnant immigrant women who remain at the borders of Mexico under the Migrant Protection Protocol (MPP). This immigration policy, also known as “Remain in Mexico,” requires asylum seekers to stay at the borders of Mexico in…
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