Undocumented Immigrants are Essential to Overcome the Current Crisis

Study reveals the importance of undocumented workers amid global pandemic

Study reveals the importance of undocumented workers amid global pandemic The Trump administration’s effort to reduce immigration has instilled fear, anguish and concern among immigrant communities in the US, especially among those who are undocumented. Despite the intention of the current administration to detain undocumented immigrants and initiate mass deportation proceedings under the premise of…

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Activist Group Calls for Permanent Benefits for TPS Holders

Humanitarian organization calls for long-term stability for TPS holders

TPS for immigrants who need international protection It is no secret that the US is a multicultural country that opens its doors to thousands of foreigners annually, who have the possibility to gain work experience, seek economic stability, request international protection through humanitarian programs, create entrepreneurship projects, study or reunite with their families. For instance,…

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Immigrants Prepare to Start a Journey to the US

Thousands of immigrants plan to reach the US' borders

Thousands of immigrants plan to reach the US’ borders 2020 has been a very peculiar year for humankind. We have witnessed the global spread of an unprecedented pandemic. The sudden arrival of the Coronavirus definitely changed several sectors of the world as we know it and the way we relate to our environment. Apart from…

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Congressmen Speak Out for H-4 Visa Holders

Members of Congress sent letter to the President-elect on behalf of H-4 Visa holders

Results of the presidential election and the immigration sector The US’ presidential election took place in early November 2020, in the midst of a global pandemic. Aside from the health crisis, the two strongest candidates have almost diametrically opposite views when it comes to the immigration sector. On the one hand, current President Donald Trump,…

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Court Supports Spouses of H-1B Visa Holders

Court rules in favor of H-4 visa holders

Highly qualified foreign workers and their relatives For decades, the US has benefited greatly from foreign workforce in multiple sectors of the local market; from areas such as technology, science and research, to agriculture, construction, transportation, and the food supply chain. The local immigration system offers the H-1B visa program, which allows local companies to…

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Trump Administration Deported Minors Despite Judge’s Ruling

The Trump administration did not comply with the order regarding deportations of unaccompanied minors

The health emergency allowed mass deportations The sudden arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic and its massive outbreak in the US forced the Trump administration to adopt emergency measures to mitigate the impact of the health crisis, as well as to carry out strategies and action plans to restore the economic balance after a considerable…

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New York Decides to Protect Undocumented Immigrants

New York bans ICE from detaining undocumented immigrants in court

Undocumented immigrants are the target of border forces The current administration of the US has tried to reduce illegal immigration by all means. On the one hand, President Trump hired thousands of border agents, built a large part of the border wall, and increased restrictions on authorized ports of entry. On the other hand, his…

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Humanitarian Organization Comments on Political Asylum Restrictions

HRF comments on Trump's new Final Rule

The Trump administration’s opinion regarding political asylum The US is the destination for thousands of immigrants, who are trying to protect their lives from danger, persecution, violence, abuse, war and other precarious situations. The most vulnerable immigrant communities often reach or cross the country’s borders to request international protection through humanitarian programs such as political…

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El Salvador Will Receive Asylum Seekers from the US

The Trump administration established an immigration agreement with El Salvador

The Trump administration’s agreements with neighboring countries Reducing immigration has always been the goal of the current administration of the US. Since President Donald Trump launched his political campaign to win the 2016 election, he has used immigration as a pillar, and not in a positive way. In the Trump administration’s view, immigration can become…

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Trump Administration Increases Requirements to Apply for Political Asylum

Final Rule increases restrictions for asylum seekers

Political asylum applications during Donald Trump’s term President Trump, along with his cabinet, has always wanted to change the current immigration system of the US and has proposed merit-based alternatives rather than humanitarian programs or immigration based on family ties. Thus, over the past four years, the Trump administration has dramatically changed processes to request…

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