Posts by Daniela Gómez Carrión
Foreign Workers are Essential to Overcome the Current Crisis
The government’s plan to reduce work permits for foreigners The arrival of the Coronavirus forced governments around the world to make sudden decisions to protect the economy and public health of local populations. In the case of the US, President Trump implemented several measures to mitigate the impact of the pandemic in North American territories.…
Read MoreICE to be Investigated for its Response to COVID-19
DHS will investigate ICE The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) decided to review the hygiene protocols implemented by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during the global pandemic. After receiving multiple allegations of mismanagement during the health emergency, DHS will investigate ICE to prevent a possible spread of the virus inside immigration detention centers across…
Read MoreTrump’s Government Receives Strong Criticism for Asylum Policies
The pandemic helped the government to reduce immigration Since President Trump took office in 2017, he has focused heavily on reducing both legal and illegal immigration, arguing that public resources should be available only to legal citizens. Immigration policies in the US, especially for asylum and refuge requests, have been significantly modified in recent years.…
Read MoreMinors Face Deportation amid the Pandemic
The COVID-19 forced the government to change immigration policies It is well known that since the arrival of the Coronavirus in the US and the alarming number of people infected around the country, the current government suddenly changed immigration policies. Some of the changes implemented so far are: The borders remain closed to all non-essential…
Read MoreBorder restrictions continue in the US – Use this time wisely!
Trump’s administration extends borders closure Since the massive outbreak of Coronavirus in the world, most countries have chosen to temporarily close borders to avoid importing and exporting the virus. Therefore, international flights and in many cases national flights, were suspended for a specific period of time. In the case of the North American territory, the…
Read MoreWhat Benefits are Exempt from the “Public Charge” Rule During the Pandemic?
USCIS Softens “Public Charge” Rule Measures During Pandemic The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) decided to ease certain parameters of the “Public Charge” rule during the Coronavirus health crisis. The “Public Charge” rule – Brief Explanation The USCIS officially implemented the latest version of the “Public Charge” rule on February 24, 2020. All States,…
Read MoreNew USCIS Services for Spanish Speakers
The USCIS Contact Center offers more options now The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) is the entity that receives, reviews, and responds to all immigration applications. This agency is responsible for approving or rejecting requests for entry and / or residence in the US. Over the last years, large numbers of Spanish-speaking immigrants have…
Read MoreRecent Study Contradicts Trump’s Opinion on H-1B Visas
Trump’s administration wants to increase restrictions on H-1B visas The Trump administration plans to implement more restrictions on H-1B work permits. H-1B Visa- Brief Explanation The H-1B Visa is a legal work permit that allows local companies to bring specialized foreigners to work in certain areas of the US market. The local employers must fill…
Read MoreNon-Essential Travel Restriction could be Extended Again
The US closed its borders with Canada and Mexico The massive outbreak of the Coronavirus created unprecedented chaos and countries around the world had to take strict measures to counter the impact of the pandemic. For instance, Trump’s government decided to close the borders and suspend non-essential travel from Canada and Mexico. The only interaction…
Read MoreCurrent Immigration Policies Affect local Production in the US
The impact of the pandemic on local production Due to recent changes in immigration policies and work permits in the US, local production has declined considerably in recent weeks. This trend will remain the same until the current administration allows foreign workers to enter the country again. Why are foreigners so important for local production?…
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