Posts by Daniela Gómez Carrión
Foreign Workers might Have to Leave the US
Thousands of foreign workers may be at risk President Trump decided to implement new restrictions on immigration in the US due to the devastating economic crisis that the country is currently going through. The latest official statement from Trump’s administration declares a series of restrictions on work visas issued by the US Citizenship and Immigration…
Read MoreCanada is Exempted from Current Visa Restrictions
The Trump administration bans entry of foreign workers In light of the threat caused by the global Coronavirus pandemic and the alarming number of infected people in the US, the Trump government decided to implement new restrictions for foreign workers. The Trump administration has barred specialized foreign workers from entering the country for the remaining…
Read MoreThe Impact of Reducing Work Visas
Trump administration bans issuance of work visas The US is a common destination for thousands of foreign workers who come annually to the country to work in specific sectors of the American market and local companies benefit greatly from the work of qualified foreigners. Aside from large industries like technology, the US food supply chain…
Read MoreImmigrant Children Must be Released
Court rules in favor of migrant children Since the massive COVID-19 outbreak reached the US, dozens of immigrant rights advocates have warned about the imminent risk present in immigration detention centers around the country. These centers are normally overcrowded and they could become hotbeds of the virus since there is not enough space to have…
Read MoreTrump’s Government Offers Monetary Aid to Central America
The US government offers $ 252 million to some Central American countries Since President Trump took office in 2017, he has consistently strived to reduce illegal immigration in the US. The current administration presents several main arguments that explain its intention to reduce illegal immigration. Let’s see some of them: Illegal immigration promotes clandestine work…
Read MoreFamilies Detained by ICE Test Positive for Coronavirus
The health of immigrant families is at risk Families detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE) are at risk as the first positive cases of coronavirus were reported in family centers. ICE’s responsibilities ICE is the entity in charge of protecting borders, inspecting merchandise entering the US, and overseeing Immigration Detention Centers around…
Read MoreNaturalization Ceremonies Resume
Naturalization ceremonies resume after more than two months The Naturalization Ceremony is the final step for an immigrant to become a legal citizen of the US. After this event, immigrants can apply to all social benefits like any other American citizen. Due to the arrival of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Naturalization Ceremonies were suspended. Finally,…
Read MoreAlmost 70% of USCIS Employees are at Risk
The USCIS experiences a downturn in revenue It is well known that the arrival of the global pandemic affected most sectors of our society. One of the most affected sectors in the US is immigration. Recently, immigration processes have changed considerably and the current administration of the US has increased restrictions. For instance, due to…
Read MorePresident Trump Says Border Wall Prevented Coronavirus Outbreak
The Border Wall as a pillar in Trump’s presidential campaign One of the main foundations of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign to win the 2017 elections was the construction of a border wall between the US and Mexico. The president used the border wall as a strategy to reduce illegal immigration and increase the country’s border…
Read MoreThe Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Express Deportations
The latest decision of the Supreme Court of Justice on express deportations The US Supreme Court of Justice has ruled in favor of President Trump’s request to continue using express deportations without the need to examine every case in a local court. The current administration of the US is using express deportations during the global…
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