DACA Recipients Still Skeptical Under the Biden Administration
DACA recipients In 2012, in an attempt to protect young immigrants and essential workers, the Barack Obama administration implemented the so-called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, which protects those known as “Dreamers” from deportation, who came to the US without legal documentation when they were minors. Currently, this program offers protection to more…
Read MoreThe Biden Government Postpones Immigration Executive Actions
Biden vowed to reverse Trump’s immigration restrictions It is no secret that immigration in the US was tremendously restricted during the last four years, under the Donald Trump administration. The former president usually referred to immigration with a negative connotation, relating it to crime, unemployment and social insecurity, although he almost never cited reliable sources.…
Read MoreMexican President Celebrates Biden’s Decision on the Border Wall
The border wall to curb illegal immigration One of the proposals of former President Trump that caught the attention of the American public was his ideal of building a border wall as a main strategy to curb irregular immigration from Central America. The former president promised to build a border wall, or rather finish it,…
Read MorePoll: Voters Support Pathway to Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants
Citizenship for millions of immigrants living in the US undocumented Since Joe Biden launched his political campaign for the 2020 presidential election, he highlighted the need to reform the US immigration system to repair the damage done by the Trump administration to the most vulnerable immigrant communities, implement policies and programs in line with current…
Read MoreBiden Plans to Rescind Policies Related to Political Asylum
Trump’s restrictions to hamper the political asylum process The Trump administration proposed on multiple occasions to implement a merit-based immigration system and decrease humanitarian alternatives or relief programs for the most vulnerable immigrant populations such as asylum seekers, refugees, minors who came to the US without legal documentation and foreigners from countries experiencing precarious situations.…
Read MoreActivists Call for Benefits for Immigrant Workers in NY
New York: Advocates call for some kind of relief for immigrant workers Activists and immigrant rights advocates in New York are asking the government for benefits for immigrant workers amid the global health crisis. They state that it has been more than a year since the arrival of the pandemic and the Trump administration did…
Read MoreExperts Fear Immigrants may not Receive Vaccine in NJ
The impact of the global health emergency The world was not prepared for the sudden arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic and its massive spread. The impact of the sanitary emergency affected not only the global health system, but also the economy, social stability and the way we relate to our environment. Adding to that,…
Read MoreSenate Democrats Propose Granting TPS to Venezuelans in the US
Venezuelans seek opportunities in the US The current situation in Venezuela has drawn the attention of several governments around the world. The shortage of food, resources, employment and social benefits has forced thousands of Venezuelans to seek opportunities and alternatives in other countries to protect their families and find economic stability. Many Venezuelans decide to…
Read MoreImmigration: Biden’s Actions During His First Week in Office
Biden’s first week: Actions on the immigration system One of the Biden government’s pillars is immigration, but it has a different vision compared to previous administrations. For the current administration of the US, reforming the local immigration system and expanding alternatives for immigrant populations is a priority. Therefore, since President Biden launched his political campaign…
Read MoreThe Biden Administration Permanently Rescinds the “Zero Tolerance Policy”
The Trump administration’s strategy to reduce immigration Immigration is normally quite a relevant issue for the US administrations, mainly because the country attracts thousands of foreigners, from people in need of international protection while trying to flee from danger and persecution, to highly skilled workers in fields such as technology, engineering and science. However, there…
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