Professionals Comment on Immigrants and COVID-19
Is the border situation related to the COVID-19 outbreak? The US is facing the most alarming surge of illegal border crossings in decades, with truly high border apprehension rates. Thus, because the border situation worsened just after President Joe Biden took office, his administration is facing a gigantic challenge related to irregular migration. On the…
Read MoreLawmakers Call on Congress to Protect ‘Documented Dreamers’
Lawmakers send letter to Congress to protect ‘Documented Dreamers’ On Monday, August 9, 2021, a group of more than 20 lawmakers sent a letter to several congressional leaders, asking to open a path to citizenship for young immigrants known as Documented Dreamers. Who are the ‘Documented Dreamers’? The term Documented Dreamers refers to young immigrants…
Read MoreReport: Undocumented Immigrant Population is Decreasing
Undocumented Immigrant Communities are Shrinking The results of the 2020 National Census have revealed many prominent changes in national economic behavior, population growth and the local workforce. It is important to explain that the National Census is conducted every 10 years and is intended to, among many other things, measure population growth and socioeconomic development,…
Read MoreImmigration News Tuesday 10th August 2021
Your Summary of Immigration News in 10th August, 2021 After 2020, a year that almost completely paused immigration around the world due to an unprecedented global health crisis, and after four years in which the previous administration tried to restrict immigration in the US by all means possible, this is undoubtedly the best time to…
Read MoreImplications of Using Immigration Law Enforcement as a Deterrent
Misinformation about strict immigration policies Irregular migration has naturally been quite a controversial issue throughout the history of the US, especially because this North American nation is the destination of millions of foreigners, who yearn to build a promising future and find economic stability. The social debate surrounding undocumented immigrants is strongly related to the…
Read MoreArguments and Facts: Immigrants are an Advantage for the Economy
What is the real impact of immigrants on the economy? Immigrant communities have always been a part of the American culture and, clearly, they have also become a backbone of the nation’s socioeconomic fabric. This is because most foreigners do not come to the country just to visit or for tourism, but have a strong…
Read MoreUSCIS Will Now Process SSN Applications
The USCIS Creates Partnership with Social Security Administration In an effort to streamline existing processes and reduce the alarming backlog of immigration cases across the country, the USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services) announced a new partnership with the Social Security Administration effective August 9, 2021. What is the basis for this new strategy? Previously,…
Read MoreAre There any Viable Options to Save DACA?
DACA – The Only Alternative for Thousands of Dreamers The term Dreamers refers to young immigrants who came to the US without legal documentation when they were minors. They have been a part of the American culture for as long as they can remember and, throughout history, have become a mainstay of the national economy…
Read MoreCongress Holds the Path to Citizenship in Its Hands
A Path to Citizenship for Millions of Dreamers Dreamers are an important and recognized community among immigrants currently residing in the US. This term refers to young immigrants who came to the country without legal documentation when they were minors and who, for the vast majority, have resided in North America for as long as…
Read MoreControversy over Alleged COVID-19 Outbreak Among Immigrants
Resurgence of COVID-19 Cases and the Border Situation Since President Joe Biden took office in late January 2021, multiple opposition groups and certain members of state governments have criticized the new administration’s immigration policies and have blamed Biden for the surge of illegal border crossings that has increased exponentially since the beginning of the year.…
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