The US and Guatemala Discuss about Irregular Immigration
Secretary of State discusses with Guatemala about illegal immigration On Thursday, February 17, 2021, the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, discussed about irregular immigration with Pedro Brolo, the Guatemalan Foreign Minister. During the conversation, Blinken emphasized the commitment of the US to curb and control illegal immigration looking at the root causes to avoid…
Read MoreTech Companies Celebrate Biden’s Actions on Immigration
Biden’s proposals to promote comprehensive immigration reform Immigration has always been a fairly relevant issue for the administrations of the US and the local population. However, there are administrations that consider essential to pay attention to other sectors before acting on the immigration system. Interestingly, the last two administrations have viewed immigration as a first-hand…
Read MoreH-1B Visa Application Limit Completed for Fiscal Year 2021
Application limit for skilled foreign workers during fiscal year 2021 The USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services), which is the entity in charge of reviewing and responding to immigration applications in the country, announced on Thursday, February 17, that the H-1B visa application limit for fiscal year 2021 (October-September) has already been reached. This is…
Read MoreThousands of Asylum Seekers Wait for Biden’s Plan to Start
Trump’s restrictions banned asylum seekers from entering the US According to former President Donald Trump’s opinion, immigrant communities often take advantage of the immigration system to seek international protection through humanitarian programs such as political asylum using “false stories and lies.” The former president and his team stated on several occasions that alternatives for immigrants…
Read MoreArizona Governor Discusses Immigration Policy
Arizona Governor concerned about Biden’s actions on immigration It is well known that one of the main proposals of the Biden administration is to lift restrictions implemented by the Trump administration on the immigration system. The current president of the US plans to initially rescind strict immigration policies in order to expand alternatives available to…
Read MoreImmunization Difficulties Among Immigrant Communities
COVID-19 vaccine – Fear among immigrant communities Over the past four years, the Trump administration has instilled fear among immigrant communities through multiple restrictions on the immigration system, strict policies, and almost unattainable requirements. The message from former President Trump and his team was that immigrant populations, including those in need of international assistance to…
Read MorePressure on Immigration Under the Biden Administration
Improving the immigration sector is a priority for the current administration Since President Biden launched his political campaign for the November 2020 elections, both he and his team have consistently emphasized the need to improve the immigration system and stimulate local policies to promote comprehensive immigration reform. The Biden administration’s vision and stance when it…
Read MoreBiden to Present Immigration Reform Bill
Biden’s immigration ideals The current President of the US, Joe Biden, who took office on January 20, 2021, has a rather broad and welcoming stance when it comes to immigration, unlike his predecessor, Donald Trump. In fact, the Biden administration has the ideal of introducing an ambitious immigration bill that, if passed by Congress, would…
Read MoreImmigration Law Enforcement Also Needs Attention
Biden’s effort to improve the immigration sector The US immigration system felt a strong impact under the Donald Trump administration, which used all the tools at its disposal to reduce the number of immigrants entering the country annually. With this, we refer to all sorts of foreign communities, from asylum seekers and refugees, who need…
Read MoreThe Biden Administration Proposes Asylee Resettlement Plan
Thousands of asylum seekers wait at Mexico’s borders The Trump administration, in a tireless effort to reduce immigration in the US, used multiple tools, resources, and executive power to restrict immigration alternatives and hinder programs available to foreigners, including vulnerable populations. Speaking specifically about humanitarian alternatives, the Trump administration lowered the annual refugee limit in…
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