Posts by Daniela Gómez Carrión
Biden to Reinstate the MPP Policy Under New Conditions
Biden announces reimplementation of ‘Remain in Mexico’ program On Thursday, December 2, the Biden administration announced the reimplementation of the program known as ‘Remain in Mexico’ or MPP (Migrant Protection Protocols), which states that asylum seekers must remain in Mexican territory until they receive a response to their immigration cases. This announcement comes after a…
Read MoreWeekly Immigration News – November 29 to December 4, 2021
Your Weekly Summary of Immigration News At Motion Law Immigration we like to keep you up to date with immigration news and measures, especially now that the US immigration system is changing considerably due to the intervention of the Biden administration. Therefore, we have created a Blog Section for you to learn about the latest…
Read MoreImmigration News Friday 3rd December 2021
Your Summary of Immigration News for December 3, 2021 Do you want to come to the US, but don’t know how? Or do you need to send an immigration application of any kind within the country? Aside from choosing the right process for your immigration needs, it is also imperative to understand the local immigration…
Read MoreDemocrats Try to Convince Senate Parliamentarian to Pass Immigration Language
Senate Parliamentarian has to weigh in on immigration provisions The Senate Parliamentarian’s opinion has become an essential step for Democratic leaders to enact the first immigration reform in decades through the budget reconciliation process. To understand the issue at hand, it is important to explain that: The Senate Parliamentarian is known to be the “referee”…
Read MoreA Provision in the Spending Bill Would Expedite the Green Card Process
Biden’s budget package might reuse Green Cards Biden’s spending bill includes an immigration provision that proposes to issue Green Cards unused since 1992, which would allow eligible foreign nationals to access lawful permanent residency faster. It is important to explain that the US issues a certain number of Green Cards annually (Fiscal Year – October/September),…
Read MorePossible Changes to DACA Draw the American Public’s Attention
DHS plans to re-implement DACA from scratch In late September, Biden’s DHS (Department of Homeland Security) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which seeks to re-establish the program called DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). This action by DHS came after a Texas federal judge ordered the Biden administration to suspend DACA in mid-July, stating…
Read MoreImmigration News Thursday 2nd December 2021
Your Summary of Immigration News in 2nd December 2021 Starting an immigration process in the US, whether it is to come to the country for the first time or submit an application within the country, is not always easy and the local immigration system can be quite complex depending on each particular case. Therefore, the…
Read MoreResearch: Pandemic Increases Irregular Migration
Research: Migrants tremendously affected by the pandemic The Hope Border Institute recently published the results of a research called “An Exploration of the Root Causes of Forced Migration to the Southern Border”, which takes an in-depth look at the reasons why Central American citizens choose to migrate to the US. The research includes the experiences…
Read MoreSenate Parliamentarian Might Decide on Spending Bill this Week
Senate Parliamentarian to comment on immigration provisions soon The Senate Parliamentarian is currently reviewing Biden’s spending bill and could give her verdict as early as this week. This also includes her opinion on the immigration provisions included in the budget package. It is important to clarify that the Senate Parliamentarian’s role is to be the…
Read MoreWhat Are Immigrants Arriving at the Borders Looking for?
Why are hundreds of migrants trying to reach the US? There is growing concern due to a new immigrant caravan forming in southern Mexico and planning to reach the US’ borders as soon as possible. However, being a repetitive pattern over the past few years, it is imperative to ask, what are these migrants looking…
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