Posts by Daniela Gómez Carrión
Immigration News Friday 12th November 2021
Your Summary of Immigration News in 12th November 2021 In a world where technological progress has allowed us to increase international interaction and access tools to move easily from one country to another, immigration has become an extremely essential sector. Not only do we now have the means and resources to move around the world,…
Read MoreIt’s Time for you to Reunite with Your Beloved Ones!
It’s the perfect time to come to the US! After more than 18 months, the US finally reopened the borders to non-essential travel on November 8, allowing entry for travelers fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Naturally, this is the time awaited by many to start an immigration journey from scratch or complete a process paused by…
Read MoreAttracting International Talent Goes Beyond Economic Benefit
Attracting foreign workers is becoming a necessity In several of our most recent articles we have talked about alarming labor shortages across the US, which are taking place in industries important to the nation’s economic stability. Labor shortages stem not only from conditions related to the global health crisis, but also from the fact that…
Read MoreWill the New Rule for Spouses of Foreign Workers Boost the Economy?
Biden expedites employment processing for H-4 and L-2 visa holders On November 10, providing a resolution to a lawsuit filed in August, the Biden administration reached an agreement to expedite the employment process for H-4 and L-2 visa holders. To understand the issue at hand, it is important to explain: The H-4 visa is available…
Read MoreBiden Reaches Settlement for Spouses of Qualified Immigrants
Automatic employment permits for spouses of immigrant workers On Wednesday, November 10, the Biden administration reached an agreement to allow certain L-2 and H-4 visa holders to get employment permits without going through the long waiting times resulting from the alarming backlog of immigration cases. This settlement comes in response to a lawsuit filed in…
Read MoreWill Biden’s New Approach to DACA Work?
DACA: A Deportation Relief Program in Limbo DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is a deportation relief program that was initially implemented by the Obama administration in 2012, but which went through a series of legal challenges under the Trump administration between 2017 and early 2021. Broadly speaking, DACA provides temporary amnesty to young immigrants…
Read MoreFY 2021: Highest Number of Naturalization Ceremonies in Years
Number of Naturalization Ceremonies increased during the last year According to official figures, the USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services) sponsored the highest number of Naturalization Ceremonies in more than a decade during Fiscal Year (FY) 2021. Approximately 808,000 LPRs (Lawful Permanent Residents) became American citizens in FY 2021, which ended on September 30. This…
Read MoreImmigration News Wednesday 10th November 2021
Your Summary of Immigration News in 10th November 2021 If you are about to start an immigration process in the US or are already completing a pending case, it is important that you stay up to date with the latest immigration news, especially because the local immigration system has gone through a number of prominent…
Read MoreWhat Could Be Decent Compensation for Immigrant Families?
The controversy surrounding immigrant families There is currently a gigantic debate related to immigrant families separated in the border territory under the Trump administration, more specifically related to the compensation they should receive from the current administration. This controversy comes after Biden created a task force to reunite immigrant families and make sure they get…
Read MoreBiden’s Border Plans Did Not Go as Expected
Biden took office with ambitious border plans Since launching his political campaign for the November 2020 elections, President Biden always emphasized the need to lift restrictions and remove certain policies implemented by his Republican predecessor (Donald Trump) on the immigration system. In fact, Biden’s initial plans were heavily focused on rebuilding the political asylum process,…
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