Activists Expect Deportations to Decrease even more with Biden

Lowest number of deportations during Donald Trump's term

Deportation as the Trump administration’s strategy to curb illegal immigration Over the past four years, the Trump administration’s effort has been heavily focused on reducing immigration, both illegal and legal, although most policies implemented during his term have had a major impact on illegal immigration, surveillance at the borders and immigration enforcement within the US.…

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Trump’s Administration to Decide Whether to Extend Work Visa Restrictions

The Trump administration evaluates the possibility of extending restrictions on work visas

The health crisis caused by the global Coronavirus pandemic The world is going through a sanitary emergency unprecedented in the recent history of mankind. The arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic and its massive outbreak was sudden, took us by surprise and forced governments to adopt emergency measures to mitigate the impact of the health…

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Central American Countries Sign Asylum Agreements with the US

Northern Triangle of Central America signs agreement with the US to receive asylum seekers

Northern Triangle of Central America signs agreement with the US to receive asylum seekers On December 29, 2020, after more than a year of planning, the US and the countries of the Northern Triangle of Central America (Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras) signed the so-called “Asylum Cooperation Agreements” (ACA), which went into effect immediately. Broadly speaking,…

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Federal Border Entities Under Incoming Administration

Biden could change ICE's approach to immigration and deportation

Immigration management and enforcement during Trump’s term Each administration has a specific vision when it comes to immigration, and depending on its ideals, opinion and goals, it has the possibility of shaping different federal entities to focus their duties according to its immigration proposals. For instance, speaking specifically about the current administration of the US,…

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The Biden Administration Opens a Door for H-1B Visa Holders

H-1B visa holders look forward to beneficial changes with Biden-Harris

Local companies and highly skilled foreign workers The US’ immigration system is quite extensive and has multiple branches for foreigners to choose the option that best suit their needs. For instance, business immigration is one of the most used by local companies and foreign workers. Local companies, through different visa programs, have the possibility to…

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Hunger Strikes at Immigrant Detention Centers

Detained immigrants go on hunger strikes to be released

Immigration enforcement under the Trump administration One of the main goals of the Trump administration is to reduce immigration. Therefore, President Trump’s team has used border entities as a key piece to fulfill its immigration purposes, curb illegal immigration, detain and deport undocumented foreigners, and substantially restrict immigration processes. For instance, ICE (Immigration and Customs…

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The Role of Immigrants in STEM Fields

Tech and science communities contradict the Trump administration

The impact of Trump’s policies on business immigration The current president of the US, Donald Trump, and his team, have never supported immigration, both illegal and legal. In fact, rather the opposite, his administration has tried to reduce immigration alternatives, hinder and restrict humanitarian processes such as political asylum, increase surveillance at the borders, build…

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TPS Holders Expect Permanent Solution with Biden

TPS holders look forward to a fresh start with Biden

TPS for immigrants who need international protection The US, being a first world country and a world power, has the necessary resources and the possibility to offer humanitarian alternatives to immigrants who need international protection while trying to flee from persecution, danger, violence, war, natural disasters, epidemics and other precarious situations that put their integrity…

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Virginia Immigrants Skeptical About Getting Driver’s License

Undocumented immigrants in Virginia fear getting a driver's license

Immigration enforcement in the US Federal agencies such as ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) or CBP (Customs and Border Protection), which are branches of DHS (Department of Homeland Security), have many duties, both at the borders of the US and within the country. These border entities normally follow guidelines and parameters established by the country’s…

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Scientific Knowledge, Immigration, and the Incoming Administration

The incoming administration opens a door to science and immigration

The scientific community greatly supports business immigration Under the premise of protecting the economy and American workers, the current administration of the US has used all the tools at its disposal to reduce immigration, not only illegal, but also to substantially restrict legal processes, including business immigration. In the opinion of President Donald Trump and…

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