DHS Secretary Wants to Offer Legalization to Immigrant Families
DHS wants to offer permanent solutions for separated immigrant families On Sunday, October 10, DHS (Department of Homeland Security) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas stated that he hopes to be able to offer legalization and permanent protection to immigrant families separated at the borders under the Trump administration. To understand the issue at hand, it is important…
Read MoreWhite House Plans to Expedite Green Card Process
Biden plans to reduce backlogs in Green Card processing On Friday, October 8, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki stated that President Biden intends to address backlogs in Green Card applications. To understand the issue at hand, it is important to explain that Green Cards grant legal permanent residency to immigrants who meet certain eligibility…
Read MoreGrowing Debate on Legal Immigration Processes
The constant focus on irregular migration The contrast between immigration ideals of former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden has always been quite stark. For instance, speaking specifically about border policies, the previous administration implemented a series of rules and measures that substantially narrowed alternatives available to immigrants who try to enter the…
Read MoreImmigration News Monday 11th October 2021
Latest Immigration News 10/11/21 Keeping up with immigration news is essential, not only because it is a fairly controversial sector among the American population, but also because local policies tend to change periodically and are almost never permanent. Adding to that, staying up to date with the latest immigration news will help you assertively choose…
Read MoreMexico and the US Plan New Immigration Strategy
New U.S.-Mexico framework addresses immigration The governments of the US and Mexico are once again joining forces to create a framework to address certain issues that concern and affect both territories and that, if not handled correctly now, could unleash undesirable situations. Among many other things, this plan, which they called the “U.S.-Mexico Bicentennial Framework…
Read MoreThe US Needs Lasting Solutions Regarding Immigration
Influencing factors on mass irregular migration Apart from being a rather controversial issue among the local population, irregular migration has also been constant throughout the history of the US. In fact, one can see how border apprehension rates spike every few years. To give a specific example, former President Trump’s administration had to deal with…
Read MoreThe American Population Supports Legalization for Dreamers
Dreamers – A Community in Limbo There is a well-known immigrant community in the US called Dreamers. This term refers to young immigrants who came, or were brought, to the country without legal documentation when they were minors. The vast majority of Dreamers have lived in the US for as long as they can remember…
Read MoreWeekly Immigration News October 4 – 9, 2021
Your Weekly Summary of Immigration News Understanding the immigration system, or at least the process that you are going to follow, is a priority when starting your immigration journey in the US. This is important mainly because local immigration policies are not fixed and static, but rather tend to change periodically due to multiple influencing…
Read MoreImmigration News Friday 8th October 2021
Your Summary of Immigration News in 8th October 2021 The immigration sector is constantly adapting to a world that is increasingly globalized, interconnected and interdependent. Therefore, immigration in general tends to be a rather complex and controversial topic, especially in countries with a high flow of foreigners such as the US. That is why when…
Read MoreWhat Would Happen if Congress Does not Pass Immigration Reform?
Tension grows over immigration reform Biden arrived to the White House with the firm intention of restructuring the US immigration system from its roots through comprehensive immigration reform, a proposal that needs congressional support. To understand the issue at hand, it is important to explain that the executive power of both the President and his…
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