Posts by Daniela Gómez Carrión
The US Continues to Export COVID-19 to Guatemala
Deportations are common amid the global pandemic Since the arrival of the Coronavirus in the US, the Trump administration has announced several changes in deportation policies. In fact, express deportations, exempted from protocols established by the law, are accepted during the health crisis caused by the COVID-19. The Trump administration presents several theories regarding the…
Read MoreWhat Would Happen to Immigration if Biden Wins the Presidential Election?
Former Democratic Vice President Joe Biden was the vice president during Barack Obama’s term (2009-2017) and belongs to the Democratic political party. Today, Biden is one of the strongest candidates for the presidential elections that will take place in November, 2020. The Democratic nominee has a considerable advantage over Donald Trump (belonging to the Republican…
Read MoreThe Number of Immigrants Deported during the Pandemic
Express deportations continue in the midst of a health crisis Our daily life changed radically after the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our habits had to adapt to a new lifestyle and most sectors of society were also modified. The health crisis imposed important variations in the way we relate to the environment. Other than…
Read MoreGreen Card Applications are Still Suspended
Trump increases immigration restrictions Immigration in the US has been tremendously affected by the arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic. In fact, the restrictions implemented in immigration policies have increased considerably in recent months. This adds up to the fact that Trump’s administration has been trying to reduce immigration, both legal and illegal, since 2017…
Read MoreChanges in Immigration Policies during the Pandemic
The pandemic forced the government to take emergency measures The restrictions on immigration policies have been considerably increased due to the massive outbreak of Coronavirus in the North American territory. It is essential to clarify that the current government of the US, led by President Trump, is part of the Republican party and has tried…
Read MoreJoe Biden Comments on Trump’s New Immigration Restrictions
Trump’s new restrictions on work visas It is evident that the arrival of the Coronavirus brought many changes and unbalanced the world economic system. Due to the fact that the US is an epicenter of the massive outbreak of COVID-19, it makes it one of the countries most affected by the current economic crisis. In…
Read MoreAsylum Seekers Face Difficulties at Mexico’s Borders
Immigrants must remain on the borders of Mexico The Migrant Protection Protocol (MPP) is an agreement signed between the governments of the US and Mexico. This agreement is commonly known as “Remain in Mexico”. Broadly speaking, MPP states that immigrants who arrive at the borders of the US and wish to apply for political asylum…
Read MoreUnaccompanied Minor Deportations are Accepted during the Pandemic
Strict measures in immigration policies Due to the massive outbreak of Coronavirus in the North American territory, the current administration of the US has implemented several emergency measures to counteract the impact of the pandemic. Some of these precautions considerably modify the country’s immigration and deportation policies, preventing the entry of thousands of immigrants. Some…
Read MoreSeveral Companies are Against New Restrictions on Work Visas
Trump administration suspends issuance of work visas In a tireless effort to reduce immigration in the US, President Trump decided to ban the issuance of employment-based visas from June 24, 2020 until the end of the year. The White House’ official proclamation was published on Monday, June 22, 2020. According to the current administration of…
Read MorePresident Trump Announced new Restrictions on Work Visas
The President has been warning about these changes for a while now The Trump government was forced to take emergency measures due to the health crisis caused by the arrival of the Coronavirus in the US. Many of these measures have been implemented in the immigration sector and the restrictions have increased considerably in recent…
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