Posts by Daniela Gómez Carrión
Immigration News Friday 5th November 2021
Latest Immigration News 11/05/21 The US’ immigration system usually goes through periods of change thanks to multiple circumstances and influential factors and, due to the high flow of foreigners, it has always been a fairly controversial issue among the local population. To give a specific example, the current administration (Biden-Harris) is making multiple simultaneous changes…
Read MoreBiden will not Grant Financial Assistance to Immigrant Families
Rumors about financial assistance to immigrant families In one of our most recent articles we talked about a rumor that the Biden administration would possibly provide financial assistance for immigrant families separated in the border territory under Trump’s Zero Tolerance Policy. According to close sources, the Biden administration allegedly planned to grant up to $1…
Read MoreAdvocates Celebrate DHS Decision to Rescind the MPP Again
The Biden administration recently rescinded the MPP policy again One of the Biden administration’s first actions in early 2021 was to suspend enrollment in the program called “Remain in Mexico” or MPP (Migrant Protection Protocols). This policy, which was implemented by Trump in 2019, states that only asylum seekers who legitimately receive political asylum status…
Read MoreCBP Outlines Guidelines for Reopening Land Borders
CBP outlines parameters for reopening the borders in November On Tuesday, November 2, CBP (Customs and Border Protection) released new guidelines for the reopening of land borders to non-essential travel next Monday, November 8. It is important to explain that the US borders have been closed to non-essential travel since the advent of the global…
Read MoreImmigration News Thursday 4th November 2021
Your Summary of Immigration News in 4th November 2021 Immigration is a fundamental sector within the US’ social fabric and, throughout history, the presence of foreigners from different cultures and societies has transformed our relationship with the economy, diversity and global interconnectivity. Therefore, due to the high flow of immigrants, starting an immigration process in…
Read MoreBiden’s Agenda Could Face Obstacle if it does not Include Immigration Reform
Certain Democratic leaders will not support Biden’s plan without immigration reform Three Democratic members of the US House of Representatives recently stated that they will not support Biden’s ‘Build Back Better’ agenda if it does not include certain significant immigration reforms. This fact may become a gigantic inconvenience for the Biden administration, which is trying…
Read MorePre-Pandemic Immigration Levels may Boost the Economy
Pre-pandemic immigration levels would reduce labor shortages According to a recent Axios report, if the US can return to pre-pandemic immigration levels, then it can effectively address labor shortages with the help of foreign workers, even if only partially. This is because, as the global Coronavirus pandemic almost completely paused international traffic, immigration levels in…
Read MoreDemocrats Might Remove Path to Citizenship from Budget Package
Democrats’ immigration plans have been intercepted The Biden administration has opened the door for Democratic leaders to introduce a fairly comprehensive immigration plan through the most recent budget package, which could pass through the reconciliation process. Broadly speaking, this process would allow Democrats to circumvent the Republican filibuster in the Senate by needing only 51…
Read MoreIs Mayorkas’ Neutral Approach to Immigration Effective?
Mayorkas’ stance and vision on immigration When President Biden appointed Alejandro Mayorkas as the Secretary of DHS (Department of Homeland Security), there was great expectation and uncertainty among the American population as he is the first Latino, coming from an immigrant family, to lead this federal agency. It is worth mentioning that DHS is the…
Read MoreReusing Green Cards Might be the Means to Protect Local Workforce
Bill to reuse Green Cards The US House of Representatives recently introduced a reconciliation bill that proposes to issue Green Cards not used during the last decades to provide guarantees to essential foreign workers. To understand the issue at hand, it is important to explain that the US currently issues a certain number of Green…
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