Central American Countries Sign Asylum Agreements with the US
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,…
Read MoreFederal Border Entities Under Incoming Administration
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,…
Read MoreThe Biden Administration Opens a Door for H-1B Visa Holders
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…
Read MoreHunger Strikes at Immigrant Detention Centers
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…
Read MoreThe Role of Immigrants in STEM Fields
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…
Read MoreTPS Holders Expect Permanent Solution 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…
Read MoreVirginia Immigrants Skeptical About Getting 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…
Read MoreScientific Knowledge, Immigration, and the Incoming Administration
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…
Read MoreFinTech Companies Support the Biden Administration
Trump’s restrictions on business immigration The immigration sector has been a fundamental pillar for the current administration of the US. President Trump, along with his cabinet, has always tried to reduce the number of foreigners entering the country, arguing that mass immigration can be detrimental to the economy, American workers and the healthcare system. Initially,…
Read MoreAdverse Climatic Conditions Increase Immigration to the US
The COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters in Central America The world was not prepared to receive the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic, which spread uncontrollably and massively in a matter of weeks, putting the health of the most vulnerable population at risk, such as the elderly or people with underlying health conditions. However, there…
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