Former ICE Director Discusses Biden’s Immigration Decisions
Former ICE director criticizes Biden’s immigration decisions On Monday, July 5, 2021, Ronald Donato Vitiello, who served as Acting Director of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) from June 2018 to April 2019, commented on the current border situation and Biden’s immigration policies. Before discussing Vitiello’s opinion, it is important to explain that when we talk…
Read MoreAsylum Applications Might be Processed by DHS Officials under Biden
Alarming backlog of pending asylum cases As a result of the global Coronavirus pandemic and hundreds of changes made by the Trump administration to the entire immigration system, the US currently has a rather alarming backlog of immigration cases, especially when it comes to humanitarian programs such as political asylum and refuge. Currently, waiting times…
Read MoreMayors Pressure Biden to Lift Border Restrictions
Biden moves forward on immigration, but border restrictions remain active As with the previous administration, immigration is also a priority for the current administration, led by Democratic President Joe Biden, but from an entirely different perspective. Biden has led the White House for more than five months now and his administration has already made leaps…
Read MoreImmigration News Wednesday 7th July 2021
Your Summary of Immigration News in 7th July, 2021 You have multiple tools at your disposal to have a successful immigration journey in the US. However, even though the local immigration system is quite extensive, it is still important to learn about the most recent changes to immigration policy and the options available for your…
Read MoreChina Asks the US to Ease Restrictions on Student Visas
Trump’s restrictions on Chinese students Immigration was always a mainstay for the Trump administration, but in a rather strict way. The former president took over the White House with the ideal of reducing immigration levels in the US by all possible means and at all costs. Thus, between 2017 and 2021, his administration made hundreds…
Read MoreExtension and Re-Designation of TPS for Yemeni Nationals
DHS extends and re-designates Yemen for TPS On Tuesday July 6, 2021, Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of DHS (Department of Homeland Security), announced the extension and re-designation of Yemen for TPS (Temporary Protected Status) for 18 months, which will take effect on September 4, 2021, and will be valid until March 3, 2023, with the possibility…
Read MoreBiden’s DHS Withdraws Trump’s Rule on International Students
The Biden administration withdraws limitation on international students On Tuesday, July 6, 2021, Biden’s DHS (Department of Homeland Security) withdrew a rule proposed by the Trump administration, which would substantially hinder the visa process for international students and other qualified foreigners. What was Trump’s proposal about? In September 2020, the Trump administration published an NPRM…
Read MoreFormer Border Patrol Agent Comments on Misconceptions
Misconceptions about the border situation Within any society, immigration has always been an issue that creates different opinions among citizens and also unleashes social controversy regarding how the local government should handle and approach this sector, especially in countries that attract many foreigners annually and where irregular immigration is also a constant topic. That is…
Read MoreImmigration is a Major Problem for Republicans
Tension over immigration grows The controversy around the immigration sector is not something new and, in fact, it has always been present throughout history, especially in countries like the US that have a high and constant flow of foreigners. However, the debate related to immigration has increased and expanded substantially in recent years and, mainly,…
Read MoreAsylum Seekers go Through Difficult Situations in Mexico
Certain border restrictions still in place The political and social identity of Democratic President Joe Biden is strongly related to the ideal of reforming the entire immigration system to expand and improve the legal programs available to all kinds of foreign populations, especially when it comes to highly qualified workers, investors, international students and vulnerable…
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