Immigration News Wednesday 2nd June 2021
Latest Immigration News 06/02/21 Talking about immigration can be quite complex because it is a subject that sparks a gigantic social controversy in the US. Therefore, when looking for information related to the local immigration system, it is imperative to follow reliable sources and analyze different points of view and opinions to reach the most…
Read MoreEducational Institutions Urge Biden to Attract International Students
The health crisis reached almost every corner of the planet It is no secret that the Coronavirus pandemic spread rapidly and uncontrollably around the world, as it is highly contagious through human contact, unleashing a global health crisis unprecedented in recent history of mankind. In fact, COVID-19 reached almost every corner of the planet, risking…
Read MoreLasting Immigration Changes Depend on Congress
Biden tries to change the immigration system Immigration has always been a peculiar and controversial topic in the US and usually occupies an important place for the country’s administrations. For instance, immigration has been a mainstay of the political campaign of both former Republican President Donald Trump and current Democratic President Joe Biden, although they…
Read MoreDHS Permanently Rescinds the MPP Policy
The Biden administration permanently ends the MPP policy DHS (Department of Homeland Security) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas issued a memorandum on June 1, 2021, announcing that the Biden administration officially rescinded the MPP (Migrant Protection Protocols) policy. When ending the MPP, Mayorkas stated that this program “does not adequately or sustainably enhance border management in such…
Read MoreAre Immigrants Really a Burden on the Health System?
Trump’s arguments to restrict immigration The Trump administration always had the intention of reducing immigration in general, arguing that it is a burden on multiple important sectors of American society. On the one hand, former President Trump openly stated that most immigrants tend to participate in crimes and threaten national security, a premise that has…
Read MoreH-1B Visa Duration Should be Longer, Expert Says
What is the H-1B visa program? The US has been, for decades, the most attractive destination for thousands of foreigners across the world, who yearn to build a promising future in this hopeful and abundant land, or who want to gain work experience, visit their beloved ones or study for a specific period of time.…
Read MoreBiden Plans to Expand Legal Immigration Programs
Legal immigration needs attention as well The surge of illegal border crossings, which has intensified since early 2021, has caught the attention of the American population and sparked a colossal controversy regarding the root causes of mass irregular migration and how the US government should address the border situation effectively. However, because irregular migration tends…
Read MoreBiden to Expedite Processing of Immigrant Families at the Borders
The Biden Administration and Asylum Seekers Transforming the local immigration system has always been a priority for the current administration of the US, with Democratic President Joe Biden leading. Nevertheless, his government is heavily focused on certain vulnerable immigrant communities such as asylum seekers. This is mainly because, in the opinion of Biden and his…
Read MoreWeekly Immigration News May 24 – 29, 2021
Your Weekly Summary of Immigration News The US’ immigration system is quite comprehensive and there are multiple national news stories all the time involving changes to immigration policies, different existing processes, and new measures implemented by the current administration. However, even though many things are happening at the same time in the immigration sector, we,…
Read MoreAsylum Seekers Expect Biden to Lift More Restrictions
Biden’s commitment to asylum seekers The Biden administration has a fairly broad and extensive agenda when it comes to the US’ immigration sector. However, Biden and his team are currently primarily focused on the most vulnerable immigrant communities and the surge of illegal border crossings, which are, in fact, related. The current administration of the…
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