Green Card Applicants Must Have COVID-19 Vaccine
Green Card applicants must now be vaccinated against COVID-19 The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recently mandated that, as of October 1 (when fiscal year 2022 begins), Green Card applicants must demonstrate that they are vaccinated against COVID-19. To understand the issue at hand, it is important to explain that the Green Card…
Read MoreBiden Could Issue Unused Employment-Based Green Cards
Thousands of unused employment-based Green Cards Annually, the US issues a certain number of employment-based Green Cards, usually around 140,000. However, each country can use only 7% of available employment-based Green Cards. It is important to explain that Green Cards grant LPR (Lawful Permanent Resident) status and, speaking specifically about employment-based Green Cards, allow eligible…
Read MoreImmigration News Monday 30th August 2021
Immigration News Recap 30th August 2021 In a world that is constantly changing thanks to globalization and technology, most important sectors of society, if not all, are also constantly transforming and adapting to new environments and tools. Immigration is no exception. In fact, during the last decades, international traffic has increased exponentially and immigration levels…
Read MoreCould the Border Situation be an Advantage for the Economy?
The controversy surrounding irregular migration Throughout history, irregular migration has always been a controversial issue among the American population. By this, we refer to foreigners who try to cross the US’ borders without prior authorization or those who exceed their legal permits already within the country. However, although irregular migration has always been present as…
Read MoreDemocrats Ask Biden to Challenge Supreme Court Decision on MPP
The Biden administration must implement the MPP policy again Amidst multiple legal proceedings and criticism from opposition groups, the Biden administration has faced daunting challenges and several obstacles in carrying out one of its primary goals, reforming the entire immigration system. In fact, recently, the Biden administration’s plans regarding asylum seekers were intercepted by a…
Read MoreMexican President Calls for Help to Curb Irregular Migration
Mexico is an important nation to handle irregular migration The US has always been the destination of thousands of immigrants, which also includes people trying to cross the borders without legal documentation, quite a controversial issue among the American population and political leaders. Currently, the country is going through the most persistent surge of illegal…
Read MoreImmigration News Friday 27th August 2021
Your Summary of Immigration News in 27th August 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 MoreThousands of Asylum Seekers in Limbo Again
Supreme Court upholds reimplementation of MPP The US Supreme Court recently upheld a Texas federal judge’s decision to reimplement the so-called “Remain in Mexico” program, formally known as MPP (Migrant Protection Protocols). The Texas judge, who was appointed by Trump, ordered the Biden administration to revive the MPP policy, which states that asylum seekers must…
Read MoreThe US Should Address Labor Shortages with Immigration
Labor shortages are present in multiple sectors The US is facing a gigantic challenge, which is primarily related to the global Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the national and regional economy. Clearly, the health crisis affected the local market and there is now an alarming workforce shortage in all sorts of sectors. In fact,…
Read MoreHealthcare Groups Call for International Nurses
Shortage of nurses was evident amid the pandemic The global Coronavirus pandemic highlighted the shortage of skilled workforce in the healthcare sector. The sanitary emergency demonstrated the need for the US to improve its healthcare system. Something that has been quite alarming among healthcare professionals is the fact that there are not enough workers available…
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